What Does a Remodel Cost on the Eastside? A 2026 Guide

If you are planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Sammamish, Bellevue, Kirkland, or anywhere on the Eastside, the first question is almost always the same: what will it actually cost? Most contractors make you sit through a sales call to find out. We publish our numbers.

Higgason Homes is a licensed and bonded design-build contractor (License #: HIGGACL847M1) serving the Eastside for more than 20 years. The ranges below come from our published pricing guides and reflect what real projects typically require. Every home is different, so treat these as planning guides, not quotes. Design, labor, the listed materials and fixtures, permitting, and painting are included in these estimates. Appliances and code-driven surprises are not.

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Kitchen Remodel Costs on the Eastside

Our kitchen remodeling cost guide breaks projects into Good, Better and Best levels by kitchen size:

Kitchen Size	Good	Better	Best
Large kitchen	From $100k	From $125k	From $150k and up
Medium kitchen	From $90k	From $115k	From $140k and up
Small kitchen	From $80k	From $100k	From $120k and up

What moves you between levels? Keeping your existing cabinetry layout and flooring keeps you at the Good level. Layout modifications, refinished hardwoods, and appliance relocations move you to Better. Removing walls and fully reimagining the space is Best-level work.

Bathroom Remodel Costs on the Eastside

Our bathroom remodeling cost guide follows the same structure:

Bathroom Type	Good	Better	Best
Primary bathroom	From $80k	From $100k	From $120k and up
Hall bathroom	From $35k	From $42k	From $50k and up
Powder room	From $15k and up

Scope drives bathroom pricing more than size. A gut remodel that moves plumbing, electrical, or HVAC will always cost more than a remodel that upgrades finishes within the existing layout.

What Drives Remodel Costs Here

Materials and Finish Level

Cabinetry grade, countertop material, tile, and fixtures are the biggest levers you control.

Layout Changes

Moving walls, islands, or plumbing multiplies trades and permit scope.

Home Age and Condition

Many Eastside homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s, and opening walls can reveal code items that need attention.

Permitting

Each Eastside city runs its own permit process. As a design-build firm, we handle permitting in-house through your dedicated Project Manager.

How Long You Plan to Stay

Staying five or more years can justify Best-level materials. Remodeling to sell usually points to mid-grade choices.

How to Budget Smart

Start with the room that carries your daily frustration, set the level that matches your plans for the home, and get real numbers early. Our design-build process starts with a free in-home consultation where we walk your space and give you honest guidance before you commit to anything.

Schedule your free consultation or call (425) 683-6168. We serve Sammamish, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Renton, and Snoqualmie. Explore kitchen remodeling or bathroom remodeling by city from our service areas page.

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FAQ

Are these prices quotes?

No. They are planning ranges from our published pricing guides. Your project gets a detailed, itemized proposal after the free in-home consultation and design phase.

Why publish prices at all?

Communication is one of our three core values. Homeowners plan better, and projects go smoother, when the budget conversation starts honest.

Does a remodel in Bellevue cost more than one in Renton?

The level and scope you choose matter far more than the city. Permit fees and logistics vary a little by city, and your Project Manager accounts for that in your proposal.

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