A bathroom remodel is one of the most requested home improvement projects on Mercer Island, and our expert bathroom remodeling team at New Day Construction handles everything from a quick powder room refresh near Luther Burbank Park to a full primary suite gutted to the studs. We're a licensed general contractor based across the lake in Bellevue, and we know the layouts common to North Mercer and the older lakefront homes near the bridge. Every project starts with a free estimate. Call (425) 584-2936 or request pricing below, and bring photos of your current bathroom so we can talk timeline and budget from day one.
What Our Bathroom Remodeling Services Include
Some projects are a fixture swap and new flooring. Others rework the whole layout. Most of what we build across Mercer Island and the greater Seattle area falls into a few categories.
- Full gut remodels that rework the plumbing and waterproofing behind the walls, often to fit a walk-in shower where a cramped tub-shower combo used to sit
- Primary and guest bath updates with custom cabinetry and a new vanity
- Smaller-footprint refreshes
ADA-friendly, aging-in-place work like curbless showers and grab bars that don't make the room look clinical
Thoughtful design keeps a small guest bath functional even without extra square footage. As full-service remodeling contractors, we also coordinate the plumbing, electrical, and structural work that a bigger project like that requires. We manage the licensed subcontractors on your behalf instead of handing you a list of trades to chase down yourself.
Signs Your Bathroom Is Ready for a Remodel
Most homeowners call us for the same handful of reasons. Grout that stays stained no matter how hard you scrub it. A tub that hasn't drained right in years. A layout from the 1970s that wastes space on a linen closet nobody uses. A fan that never really clears the steam. Sometimes it's simpler than any of that. You're listing your Mercer Island home, and a dated bathroom will cost more in negotiations than the renovation would cost upfront.
Water damage is the one we take most seriously. Soft flooring near the shower, a stain on the ceiling below, or a musty smell that won't clear usually means moisture is behind the tile or under the subfloor. That's not cosmetic. It's worth a look before you pick a single finish.
How We Handle a Mercer Island Bathroom Remodel
The process scales up or down depending on scope, but the order stays the same. A free consultation and estimate comes first, followed by design and material selection, either in our Bellevue showroom or from samples we bring to you. Anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structure gets a permit before work starts. We handle that paperwork. Demo and rough-in come next, then waterproofing and tile, the step that decides whether a bathroom lasts ten years or thirty. Fixtures, cabinetry, and trim go in last, followed by a final walkthrough and inspection with you before we call the job done.
Most bathroom remodels on our schedule run three to six weeks from demo to walkthrough, depending on whether we're waiting on custom tile or special-order cabinetry. We'll walk through a realistic timeline and cost with you before anything is signed.
Materials and Craftsmanship
We build with brands that hold up in a wet climate. That means Cambria quartz countertops, Kohler fixtures, and Waypoint cabinetry, the kind of cabinet doors that still close quietly after five years of daily use. Porcelain and natural stone both show up depending on budget, and heated floors are the small upgrade Mercer Island homeowners ask for more than almost anything else once winter hits. For homeowners chasing a spa-inspired master bathroom, we lean on natural stone and a soaking tub to turn a dated space into a luxurious retreat.
Craftsmanship shows up in what you don't see as much as what you do. Waterproof membrane behind every tiled shower. Level tile lines. Cabinet doors that are actually square. Grout lines that don't crack by year two. With more than 21 years of construction experience combined across our residential construction team, it's the careful, unglamorous steps that keep a bathroom from needing another bathroom renovation in five years.
What Affects the Cost of a Bathroom Remodel
We won't quote a fixed number here, because a small refresh and a primary suite gut aren't close to the same project. A few things move the number more than anything else.
- Cosmetic updates cost far less than a change that requires new plumbing runs
- A stock vanity costs less than custom stone or custom tile work
- Existing plumbing and wiring in older homes sometimes need work before finishes even start
- Expanding your home's footprint costs more than updating what's already there
We'd rather give you the honest range than dodge the question. As of 2026, cosmetic refreshes (new fixtures, paint, no layout change) in the Seattle and Eastside market run $8,000 to $15,000, and a full mid-range remodel typically lands between $18,000 and $40,000 depending on tile and cabinetry choices. High-end primary suites go well above that. These are market figures pulled from current cost guides. They aren't a quote from us. Once we've walked your bathroom, you'll have a number that's actually yours, and that walkthrough is free.
Serving Mercer Island and the Greater Seattle Area
We're based in Bellevue and serve Mercer Island (ZIP 98040) along with Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, and the rest of the region. Mercer Island's mix of older lakefront homes and new construction means we see everything from rewiring behind 1960s tile to straightforward cosmetic updates in houses built in the last decade. Most of what we build is residential, and we occasionally take on multi-family work across King County too.
New Day Construction is a licensed general contractor (WA license #NEWDADC823QR), named Best of Houzz for Service in 2023 and 2024, with more than 250 completed bathroom remodeling projects across 39 Puget Sound communities.
Related Remodeling Services
Beyond bathrooms, our construction services cover kitchens, additions, and ADUs.
Plenty of homeowners who start with a bathroom remodel end up asking about kitchen and bathroom remodels together, home additions, or ADUs for aging parents or adult kids. Worth mentioning on the same call if that's where your project is headed.
Start Your Mercer Island Bathroom Remodeling Project
If your bathroom needs new fixtures and flooring or a bigger overhaul, we'd like to take a look. Call (425) 584-2936 or request your free remodeling quote below, and we'll set a time to walk the space and talk through what fits your home and your budget.
