Kenmore sits at the north end of Lake Washington, and a lot of the rooms we work on here come from homes built decades before anyone planned for moisture behind a shower wall. We handle bathroom projects throughout Kenmore, from a straightforward fixture and floor update to a full renovation. We're licensed and insured, based in Bellevue. Call (425) 584-2936 or request pricing below, and bring a few photos of the space so we can talk specifics before we plan a visit.
What a Kenmore Bathroom Remodel Includes
Every job starts differently depending on the home. A 1960s rambler near Inglewood needs different work than a newer build closer to Moorland or the Bothell line. What we build for homeowners across the Kenmore area generally falls into a few categories.
- A full remodel that rips out the old plumbing and waterproofs the room from scratch, usually because someone's finally ready to swap a bathtub for a real walk-in shower
- A cosmetic update with new tile, fixtures, and cabinetry, keeping the existing footprint
- Aging-in-place work like grab bars, curbless showers, and wider doorways, built without making the room look institutional
- Water damage repair folded into the project, common in older homes near the lake where humidity and poor ventilation catch up with a room over the years
We're a local bathroom team based right here in the region, and we manage the plumbing, electrical, and structural side through licensed subcontractors so you're not coordinating three trades on your own.
When a Kenmore Bathroom Actually Needs Work
Some signs are obvious. Cracked or missing tile, a toilet that rocks, and water damage staining the cabinet base. Others build up slower. A musty smell that lingers no matter how much you clean. Peeling paint near the shower. A window that fogs and stays fogged. In a Pacific Northwest climate like this, that combination usually points to a ventilation and waterproofing problem underneath an old finish.
Kenmore's older homes near the water see this more than most, though it shows up across the neighborhood well beyond the shoreline. Higher ambient humidity plus original 1950s and 60s plumbing eventually shows up as soft flooring or a stain on the ceiling below. Kenmore homeowners who catch this early save the most on repairs. If that's what brought you here, it's worth having someone look at the structure before picking finishes.
How We Handle the Remodeling Process
We start with a free consultation and a walkthrough of the space. From there, you'll pick materials, either at our Bellevue showroom or from samples we bring to your property. Our designers measure everything before ordering custom cabinetry, so nothing arrives the wrong size. Anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structure gets a permit before demo starts, and we handle that paperwork ourselves.
Demo and rough-in come next, followed by waterproofing and tile installation, the step most likely to determine whether a Kenmore bathroom lasts fifteen years or needs another update in five. Fixtures, cabinetry, and lighting go in last, and we walk the finished room with you before calling the job done. Most projects on our schedule run three to six weeks depending on scope and materials.
Materials Built for a Wet Climate
We build with Cambria quartz countertops, Kohler fixtures, and Waypoint cabinetry, chosen for how they hold up in a genuinely damp climate. Tile ranges from porcelain to natural stone, and for lakeside homes we lean on moisture-resistant materials and proper exhaust ventilation more than most contractors bother to. A well-sealed shower pan and a fan sized for the room matter more here than they would somewhere drier.
Craftsmanship is mostly invisible once the room is finished. Waterproof membrane behind every tiled shower. Slopes that actually drain the way they should. Cabinet doors that stay square through a rainy Puget Sound winter of humidity swings. With more than 21 years of construction experience combined across our expert team, those are the details that separate a bathroom renovation that lasts from one you're redoing in five years.
What Bathroom Remodeling Cost Looks Like in Kenmore
We don't publish a flat number here, because a fixture and tile refresh and a full renovation aren't close to the same amount of work. Here's what actually pushes the total up or down.
- Layout changes that relocate plumbing add more work than keeping the existing footprint
- Waterproofing runs higher in lakefront homes already dealing with moisture
- Splurging on custom cabinetry and natural stone instead of a stock vanity moves the budget the most
- Permit review through King County or the local jurisdiction can add time to the schedule
Ask five different cost guides what a Seattle-area bathroom runs and you'll get five different numbers, but the 2026 range holds roughly steady. Figure $8,000 to $15,000 for a cosmetic refresh and $18,000 to $40,000 for a full mid-range renovation, depending on materials and layout. That's the regional market talking. It isn't New Day Construction quoting your specific project. The number that actually matters comes from a walkthrough of your bathroom.
Serving Kenmore and the Surrounding Communities
We're based in Bellevue and serve Kenmore, ZIP codes 98028 and 98034, along with Bothell, Kirkland, and the rest of King County. Our work across Kenmore is mostly residential, from waterfront property along the shoreline to homes further inland away from the water. Multi-family projects come up occasionally too, though residential remodels are the bulk of what we handle.
New Day Construction is licensed, bonded, and insured, license #NEWDADC823QR, an A+ -rated BBB Accredited Business, Google Guaranteed, and a Best of Houzz Service Award winner in 2023 and 2024.
Related Services
Homeowners near the lake sometimes pair a bathroom update with siding work once moisture issues surface, or a kitchen makeover while the crew is already on site. Some end up asking about a future ADU or garage conversion too. Worth mentioning on the same call.
Start Your Kenmore Bathroom Remodeling Project
If your bathroom needs new fixtures and tile, deeper repairs, or a full layout change, we'd like to take a look. Every homeowner gets a plan built around their home, their lifestyle, and their budget. Call (425) 584-2936 or request your free estimate below, and we'll set a time to walk through with you.
