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Eastside Remodel Planning Guide

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01 · Cost ranges

What Eastside remodels actually cost.

Pricing in our service area (Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Medina, Newcastle) is materials-led — Eastside designers specify Calacatta quartz, matte black or unlacquered brass fixtures, large-format porcelain, custom rift-sawn oak millwork. These choices set the floor.

Designer-grade bathroom
$65K – $110K
Master suite / wet rooms
$110K – $220K
Kitchen remodel
$90K – $250K
Full home renovation
$280K – $900K+
ADU build
$220K – $450K
Whole-house addition
$350K – $900K

Ranges assume designer-led scope. Builder-grade is roughly 40–60% lower but isn't the work we do.

02 · Timeline

How long premium projects actually take.

The right pace for a designer-led remodel is “measure twice, build once” — and that takes time. Here's what our active projects average:

  • Design & permit: 4 – 12 weeks (varies by jurisdiction)
  • Bathroom build: 6 – 10 weeks
  • Kitchen build: 8 – 14 weeks
  • Whole home: 5 – 9 months depending on scope

Long-lead materials (specialty tile, custom cabinetry, panel-ready appliances) drive everything. Start design 4 months before you want construction to begin.

03 · Working with a designer

The questions worth asking before you hire a GC.

The cheapest way to ruin a premium remodel is choosing a GC who doesn't read drawings the way the designers wrote them. Five questions worth asking:

  1. “Walk me through a project where the designer's drawings changed mid-build — how did you handle it?”
  2. “Who from your team is on-site daily, and who runs the schedule? Are those the same person?”
  3. “How do you handle long-lead materials when the vendor slips a delivery date?”
  4. “Show me a recent project's punch list — how many items, and how long to close out?”
  5. “Can I see a finished space one of the designers you work with actually photographed for their portfolio?”

04 · When to talk to ERC

The right moment to schedule a call.

We're not the right fit for every project. We're the right fit when:

  • You’re working with an interior designer or architect (or planning to)
  • Your budget is in the premium range above
  • Your project is in our Eastside service area
  • You want a GC who treats spec as a contract, not a suggestion

If that’s you and you’re moving toward a build in the next 6 – 12 months, here’s the next step:

Designer-grade Eastside kitchen remodel — mitered waterfall island, panel-ready appliances

Eastside · Kitchen · Mitered Calacatta waterfall edge