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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 design-build scope at premium spec. 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 design-build 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 · Design and build, under one roof

Whether you have a designer or want us to bring one in.

Most of our clients arrive in one of two places: they have a designer already, or they don't. We work both ways.

If you don't have a designer: we handle the functional design in-house — layout, structural and mechanical decisions, and the early sketch work that turns a vague brief into a buildable plan. When it's time for material selections (tile, stone, fixtures, cabinetry), we bring in one of the Eastside designers we partner with so the finishes match the home.

If you already have a designer: we treat their drawings as the spec and run the build to match — schedule, sequencing, long-lead orders, photo-ready punch list.

Either way, you talk to one team. One accountability for design intent and build quality.

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 want one team handling design and build, or you already have a designer you want us to build for
  • 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