New Day Construction does professional bathroom remodeling for homeowners who are done living with an outdated bathroom. We're serving Auburn, WA, and the rest of South King County, and our crews take on remodeling projects throughout Auburn from our Bellevue showroom and our other offices. Most calls start with one question. How does the room feel when two people need it at 7 a.m., and what would you change first?
We start there and skip the catalog. Once we know what annoys you, we can talk about layout and fixtures. Projects with us start around $20,000 for a powder room as of October 2026, and the cost section below shows what moves that number.
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Bathroom Remodeling Services for Your Auburn Home
Our remodeling work in Auburn runs from a small powder room to a full master bathroom, and a guest bathroom gets the same care. Planning a bathroom means a lot of small decisions. Services include layout planning, shower work, tile, storage, and lighting, and we shape each one around the way your household really uses the room.
Planning a Functional Bathroom Layout
That comes first because it drives everything after it. Before we draw anything, we look at your bathroom size and where the plumbing runs, and we ask who uses the room at what time of day. Keeping the toilet and tub where they are keeps a project simpler. Tight bathroom spaces need the most careful planning. Layout changes, such as moving a toilet or shifting a drain, mean opening the floor and sometimes the framing underneath, so the price follows the pipes. We tailor each plan to the room you have, and we'll tell you when a move isn't worth the money.
Shower Remodeling and Tub-to-Shower Conversions
A lot of homeowners in Auburn, WA call us about the tub. That's where we can turn a cramped shower and tub combination into a roomy walk-in, and it usually makes the room feel bigger than the square footage says. What we can build depends on your exact dimensions and on what the floor framing allows, so we go through realistic options with you and skip the ones that won't fit. Smaller bathroom upgrades, like a built-in niche, are easy to add while the wall is open.
One honest limit. We take conversions as part of a full project. If all you need is a one-day tub swap, a specialty bath company will do that faster and cheaper, and we'll point you there.
Choosing Between a Shower and a Bathtub
The choice comes down to who lives in the house. Families with young children often want to keep a tub in at least one room, while a lot of other households like the easy step-in of a shower. Think about your lifestyle needs for the next ten years, and ask about resale if you may sell soon. We'll weigh the long-term value of your Auburn property against the way you bathe today and help you match the choice to the house.
Bathroom Tile, Flooring, and Waterproofing
Surface choices decide how the room handles daily use, and they swing the price more than most people expect. As of October 2026, installing large-format tile (about 2x4) runs around $75 per square foot, while small 6x6 pieces across the whole room can reach about $95 per square foot, because every extra piece is more labor. For the floor, floating LVP comes to about $11 per square foot installed ($5 for material and $6 for labor), which costs a good deal less.
In wet areas, the waterproofing system matters more than the surface you see. The Tile Council of North America's TCNA Handbook is the industry reference for substrate prep and wet-area systems, and the product maker's own instructions govern the installation. Put the system and the prep in the written scope so you can compare bids line by line.
Moisture Protection and Ventilation
Humidity is the quiet enemy of any wet room. Without a working exhaust fan and sealed wet areas, moisture finds its way into the ceiling and the framing, and the result is mold and slow damage that you may not see for years. Ventilation improvements such as a properly ducted fan that vents outdoors are cheap next to the repair they prevent. Ask how the wet areas and the fan will be handled in your project, and have the answer written down.
Bathroom Vanities, Storage, and Lighting
A vanity does more than hold a sink. It sets the storage and the counter space, and it shapes a good chunk of the look. When we plan a master bathroom or a guest bathroom, we choose the base cabinet and the lighting together, since a tall mirror cabinet or a recessed light changes how much storage you need. A well-planned Auburn bathroom feels organized because every shelf has a job.
Cabinetry and Countertop Options
Cabinets and countertops carry most of the visual character in the room. We compare door styles and finishes with you and explain what holds up to wet hands and hair products. Stone tops need a template and fabrication time, so ask about lead times early. Custom work costs more than semi-custom, and a real case below shows how much more. Once the choice is made, every cabinet gets installed level and scribed to the wall, and we check it at the final walk-through.
Our Bathroom Remodeling Process
Our remodeling process is the same on every job, so you always know what comes next. We guide homeowners through each phase with clear communication, from the first call to the last walk-through.
Consultation, Scope, and Selections
Every bathroom remodel starts with a consultation at your house, where we look at the room and talk through your goals. After that visit we put together a written scope of work with selections and allowances spelled out. We review layout options and fixture choices with you, and we mark which items are decided and which are still open. Anything we can see and price during the visit goes into the bid, so visible items like cabinets shouldn't turn into surprise add-ons later.
Construction and Final Walkthrough
Once construction begins, we protect your floors and walls and set up dust barriers, so the rest of your home stays usable. We keep transparent communication going on site, and you get honest updates when something unexpected turns up behind a wall. The last stage is the final touches, trim and caulk, then a detailed final walk-through where we go through the room together and write down anything left to fix. You pay the second installment only after you accept the work, and the warranty package comes with the handoff.
Bathroom Remodel Cost and Timeline Factors
Understanding what moves the price and the schedule keeps a remodel in Auburn, WA from turning into a guessing game. Material availability and cabinet choices matter, and so do labor and the finishes you pick. We give transparent estimates and plain answers about limits, so you can plan.
The table shows where our projects typically start (as of October 2026). They are benchmarks, since every remodel is different, and plenty of projects come in higher or lower.
| Room type |
Typical starting point |
What's usually included |
| Powder room |
around $20,000 |
New floor, toilet, vanity, mirrors, lighting and paint |
| Standard (about 4x8, tub/shower) |
around $35,000 |
New toilet, tub, shower surround, valve and fixtures |
| Primary |
$50,000 and up |
Separate shower and bathtub, double vanity and mirrors |
| Luxury primary |
$80,000 and up |
Fully custom scope |
Payment works the same on every project. You pay in two installments, the first before work begins and the second after we finish and you accept the work. We take cash and standard banking channels, and we add no payment fee. If you want financing, we work with third-party platforms (Hearth and RenoFi) for eligible projects. New Day isn't the lender, and the rates, fees, terms, and qualification requirements come from the lenders on those platforms. You see them before you accept anything, so read them closely.
Budgeting for Materials and Hidden Conditions
Homeowners considering a remodel should budget for finish selections and for concealed conditions. Old plumbing or a damaged subfloor may only show up after demolition, so ask how unexpected work and change orders get approved before you sign. We say upfront which items can change the number and why. When we quote a job, the final price should trace back to scope you added or to something nobody could see before opening the walls.
Explore New Day Bathroom Projects
Browse our project portfolio to see real designs and finishes. Every bathroom renovation we finish shows honest pricing and careful craftsmanship. We invite homeowners across Auburn to look at past projects and judge our renovation services for themselves. Ask how the renovation process played out on each one.
A Real New Day Bathroom Project in Lake Forest Park, WA
We want to show how these decisions play out on a real job in King County. Daniel's bathroom and laundry room hadn't been touched since 1984, and the rest of his house had already been updated.
Daniel came to us on a friend's recommendation. Max, our project manager and a former casework installer, visited the next day and walked through both rooms. He found shower tile that looked fine but predated modern waterproofing, so demolition and prep took more care than they would in a newer space. That's the kind of detail that makes an old WA bathroom behave differently once the walls are open.
We gave Daniel two options (prices from the 2026 estimate). The bathroom and laundry room remodel would cost $46,000 with semi-custom cabinetry or $54,000 with custom cabinetry. Both estimates included materials, labor, demolition, haul-away, and permits. At our Bellevue showroom he compared samples in person and saw that the catalog colors and finishes didn't match what he wanted, so he chose custom. The extra $8,000, about 17 percent, bought the exact color and fit. He told us the showroom and our professionalism ranked second among his reasons for hiring us, right behind his friend's recommendation.
The work ran from mid-March to mid-May 2026, a little under two months. The final cost matched the $54,000 quote, paid in two installments with no financing. He received the full warranty package at handoff.
Bathroom Remodeling FAQ
Here are the questions Auburn homeowners ask us most before they call.
What bathroom remodeling services are available in Auburn, WA?
We handle full projects from a powder room up to a luxury primary suite, along with shower work, tub-to-shower conversions, storage upgrades, floor plan changes and accessible bathroom remodeling. These come as part of a complete project. We don't take small standalone jobs, and our smallest projects start at $20,000. If you need a one-day tub swap, a specialty bath company is the better fit.
How much does a bathroom remodel in Auburn cost?
Plan on around $20,000 for a powder room, $35,000 for a standard one, $50,000 and up for a primary, and $80,000 and up for a luxury primary (as of October 2026). Finishes move the price more than square footage does. Large-format installs run about $75 per square foot and small formats can reach $95, and custom cabinets add thousands over semi-custom. We price what we can see at the consultation, and the final cost may change if you request additional work or hidden conditions emerge after demolition.
What is the process for planning and completing a bathroom remodel?
Here is how a project in Auburn, WA goes. It starts with a consultation at your home and a written scope with selections and allowances. Then you pick materials, we identify the permits and lead times, and construction begins once approvals are in place. We protect your home during the work and finish with a walk-through where we write down anything left to fix. The second payment is due only after you accept the work.
How do I choose a licensed and insured bathroom remodeling contractor in Auburn?
Washington registers contractors under state law, so check the registration and insurance on the Department of Labor & Industries contractor lookup before you sign anything. New Day Construction is registered under NEWDADC823QR and insured. Then compare written scopes line by line, ask how each contractor prices changes after demolition and ask how many recent jobs finished near the quoted price and schedule. We give a two-year workmanship warranty on completed work, and manufacturer warranties on installed materials and fixtures are separate. Confirm the terms in your written agreement.
How long does a bathroom remodeling project take?
It depends on the scope, material lead times and what turns up behind the walls. Our bathroom and laundry project in Lake Forest Park ran from mid-March to mid-May 2026, a little under two months. Permit timing varies by city, and custom orders add build time. We give you a project-specific schedule after the consultation.
Do bathroom remodels in Auburn require permits or inspections?
Often, yes. The City of Auburn says many construction activities require permits, and most applications go through MyBuildingPermit.com. Cosmetic updates with no plumbing or electrical changes may not need one, while moving fixtures or removing a wall generally does. You can confirm your scope with Auburn’s permit center at 253-931-3090 (option 2). We identify the approvals during planning and handle the applications for our projects.
Can I convert a bathtub to a shower during a remodel?
Yes, in most homes. A tub-to-shower conversion changes the layout and the drain, so the wet-area protection changes too, and we check the floor framing and plumbing lines first to make sure the walk-in fits safely. If your household relies on a tub, we can keep one in another bathroom. We do conversions as part of a full project, and a one-day swap is better handled by a specialty bath company.
Request a Bathroom Remodeling Estimate in Auburn
Ready to discuss your bathroom remodel with a local Auburn, WA contractor? Tell us about your home, the work you have in mind, your priorities and your timing, and we'll review the details and talk through next steps toward an estimate. Our bathroom remodeling services in Auburn start with a free estimate.
Call (425) 584-2936 or email [email protected]. You can also visit our Bellevue showroom at 1850 130th Ave NE #1, Bellevue, WA 98005 to compare cabinets and hardware in person.
Planning a remodel that goes beyond one room? As a full-service remodeler we also take on kitchen remodeling services and larger work such as basement finishing or a whole-home remodel, and a complete kitchen remodeling project follows the same estimate process.
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See also our bathroom remodeling in Bellevue.
