Home Remodeling in Des Moines

Home Remodeling Services in Des Moines, WA

Our remodeling services cover the rooms a family actually uses, and we handle kitchen and bathroom remodels along with home construction and renovation under one roof. We take full projects with a $20K minimum as of October 2026, so a tub swap or a new range hood is a job for a handyman. Everything runs through one design-build remodeling team, which matters when moving a kitchen sink touches the plumbing and the framing at once. Details sit on our kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home additions, and ADU builder pages, and a full-service company like ours can carry a house from the first sketch to the last coat of paint.

Kitchen remodel with white cabinets, a gray island and stainless-steel appliances

Completed home remodeling projects

Examples from New Day’s published projects in Mukilteo and Tulalip.

Kitchen renovation with white cabinets, a pale tile backsplash and stainless-steel range

Mukilteo, WA 98275

Full Home Remodel – Modern Transformation

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Remodeled home exterior with blue-gray siding, a covered deck and accessible ramp

Tulalip, WA 98271

Full Home Remodel & Water Restoration

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Why Choose New Day Construction for Your Des Moines Home Remodel

We run every job on one rule: on budget, on time. A kitchen we quote at $100K can land around $103K, but it will not land at $160K. Extra cost comes from two places only: scope you add yourself or a hidden problem nobody could see before demolition. As a remodeling company, we think the fair test is simple. Ask every bidder how firmly they hold their number, compare builders’ bids line by line, and expect ours on paper before work starts.

Our Commitment to You

We hold ourselves to this on every job.

Quality. Quality materials and a check at each stage, so the work holds up long after the job closes.
Punctuality. We schedule around your family and say early when a date has to move.
Transparency. The written scope lists what the price covers, and the estimate is free.
Experience. Our team brings 21+ years of experience to King and Snohomish counties.
Customization. Every plan starts with how you use each room, so no two layouts match.

Experience Your Home's Transformation

People usually call us because a kitchen layout fights them every evening, a bathroom shows water damage, the family needs a primary suite, or a cottage that suited the last owners no longer fits. Near the water, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the job, so we look for moisture before we look at finishes. A remodel can help your home fit how you live now, and it can bring functional layouts to rooms that never had them. We write the scope before demolition, so the transformation you approve on paper is the one that gets built. Whether you want to refresh one floor or open up the living areas, every renovation in Des Moines starts with how you use the house.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, a teal island and wood-paneled vaulted ceiling

Best Local Contractor for Remodeling Services in Des Moines

As a builder and remodeler, we are a family-owned company serving Des Moines and the cities around it from the Bellevue showroom and the Kirkland office, with Mukilteo and Lake Stevens covering Snohomish County. Crews work across ZIP codes 98148 and 98198 and in neighboring Burien, Kent, SeaTac, and Renton, so a job near the Des Moines Marina is not a long haul for us. We serve homeowners throughout King County and take residential, multi-family, and commercial work. The City of Des Moines also asks that anyone you hire hold a registered contractor status and a city business license, which we explain in the permit section below.

Our Home Remodeling Team near Des Moines

Because we design and build under one roof, a home remodeler on our team and a project manager can ask the crew how a layout gets framed before you approve it. Our remodeling expertise comes from craftsmen and tradesmen who sit next to the design staff, so a surprise behind a wall reaches you with options attached. Quality craftsmanship shows up in small places, like a wall that runs plumb and a tile edge that meets its niche cleanly. Exceptional craftsmanship also means protecting structural integrity when a wall moves, which is why an engineer joins early. The jobsite stays clean and respectful from start to finish.

What to Expect from Our Home Remodeling Process

Every remodeling project runs in four steps, and each one ends with something in writing.

Consultation and Planning. The free consultation starts with a walk through the house. We hear your needs and budget, then confirm what the site allows.
Design. We draw the plan, choose materials with you, and lock it before anything is ordered.
Execution. Our crew builds while we request approval from the city and book each inspection. You get regular progress updates.
Review. A final walkthrough closes the job, and we stay reachable for follow-up questions.

Plan on about 2 months for a whole-home remodel in an empty house and 3 to 6 months when your family lives there (our recent projects, October 2026). Bigger builds start slower. Design, engineering, and city review have run 9 to 16 months on our recent additions, and permit review alone has taken about six weeks to three months depending on the city (October 2026). A clear timeline in writing is part of every estimate.

Types of Home Remodeling Projects in Des Moines

Here is how our projects break down by room and scope.

Kitchen Remodeling

A small kitchen starts from about $40K, a medium one runs about $60K, and a larger one about $80K (October 2026). Cabinets move the number the most, from about $20K semi-custom to $50K or $60K custom. Taking out a structural wall adds $15K to $25K, and we price it before design starts.

Bathroom Remodeling

A powder room runs about $20K, a standard 4x8 bathroom about $35K, and a primary bathroom $50K and up (October 2026). Our bathroom remodeling services cover showers and vanities. Small tile takes longer to set than large format, so tile choice changes the labor. Moving a toilet or tub means a plumbing permit in Des Moines, so we raise it in the first meeting.

Basement Remodeling

A basement can add a family room or a home office inside the existing footprint. We check egress and moisture before anything goes in, and hillside lots get a closer look at drainage.

Attic Remodeling

An attic can become a bedroom or an office, though roof structure and insulation make it a more complex job than it looks from the stairs.

Home Additions

Most add a primary suite, enlarge the living space, or create an attached in-law unit. We also build DADUs and custom homes from the ground up. An HOA may add its own review, and any new space has to fit the lot setbacks.

Exterior Remodeling

Cladding and windows are part of larger projects for us, not standalone jobs. Exterior doors we replace or install new. A deck needs a permit in Des Moines, and a deck, a patio, or new landscape grading usually rides along with a bigger project.

Whole House Renovation

A whole-home renovation makes sense when you want the entire house at one level and style. Our rough scale is $120 to $160 per sq. ft. as of October 2026, higher on smaller homes. Luxury vinyl plank runs about $11 per sq. ft. installed, and engineered hardwood is about $20 to $22, so finishes swing it. If your budget supports high-end remodeling, we price it next to the plainer option so you see the gap.

Green Remodeling

Energy-efficient upgrades such as better insulation fit into a larger scope, priced next to the standard option.

Historic Restoration

An older home asks for slower demolition. We keep original details where they still work, such as the trim on a craftsman bungalow, and update the systems behind them.

Start Your Dream Remodel in Des Moines Today

Ready to make your home the best home on the block, with a renovation project priced on paper? Call (425) 584-2936 or book a free visit, and we will walk your house before we quote. Our registered contractor number is NEWDADC823QR, and you can check it through Washington L&I. The Bellevue showroom is at 1850 130th Ave NE #1, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Serviced ZIP Codes: 98148, 98198

Des Moines is located on the east shore of Puget Sound, a city of 32,888 people at the 2020 census that borders Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Kent, and Federal Way. Saltwater State Park fills a ravine between the Zenith and Woodmont neighborhoods, and the 838-berth marina has anchored the waterfront since 1970. Much of the older housing dates to the postwar growth that led to incorporation in 1959. New Day Construction is a registered, insured general contractor, and we plan and build home remodeling in Des Moines, WA, from the first walkthrough to the final inspection. Call (425) 584-2936 or request a free estimate and we will start with your house.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Home Remodeling in Des Moines

What is the typical cost to renovate a house in Des Moines?

It depends on the scope. As of October 2026, our whole-home range is $120 to $160 per sq. ft., about $160 near 2,000 sq. ft. and closer to $120 on homes of 4,000 sq. ft. or more. Rooms cost less: a kitchen runs about $40K to $80K, and a bathroom about $20K to $50K and up. Finishes move the total most, so a site visit sets the real number.

Is $50,000 or $100,000 enough to renovate a house?

Not for a whole house. At $120 to $160 per sq. ft., $100K reaches roughly 625 to 830 square feet. It does cover a small kitchen plus a primary bathroom, or a medium kitchen plus a standard bathroom, at our October 2026 benchmarks. $50K covers one room, such as a small kitchen from about $40K or a primary bathroom, and a structural change adds $15K to $25K on top.

What are the different types of home remodeling services available in Des Moines?

It varies by company. We offer kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, whole-home remodeling, home and room additions, ADU and DADU construction, and custom homes. Design, 3D renderings, permit coordination, and inspection coordination come with the project.

What renovations offer the best return on investment (ROI) in Des Moines?

No source gives a Des Moines figure, but the Pacific region in Zonda's 2025 Cost vs. Value report put a midrange minor kitchen remodel at 129.1% of cost recouped and fiber-cement siding at 130.4%. Your own return depends on the condition of the house and how long you stay. Fix moisture and structure first, then update the kitchen or bathroom at a sensible tier.

How can I find a reputable home remodeling contractor in Des Moines?

Look up the registration through Washington L&I, confirm insurance and ask for the city business license the City of Des Moines requires. A renovation contractor who skips that step is a warning sign, so ask other remodelers in the area what they carry. Get the scope in writing and ask how the bid handles hidden conditions. A low first number means little if the final bill doubles.

What challenges should I expect when remodeling an older home in Des Moines?

Older houses can hide rot, outdated plumbing or electrical, and lead paint in anything built before 1978, which triggers the EPA's lead-safe work rules. Salt air and slopes add moisture and drainage questions. We plan a contingency for what opens up behind the walls and explain your options when something shows up.

Do I need city approval or permits for home remodeling projects in Des Moines?

Often yes. The City's permit guide says relocating plumbing fixtures, most electrical work and all decks need a permit, while painting, tile, cabinets and countertops do not. Zoning rules apply either way, and local codes decide the rest. The Building Division at 206-870-7576 can confirm your scope, or we can confirm the path before design locks.

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