Kitchen Remodeling in Seattle, WA
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations in Seattle, WA: tell us the job once and we connect you with a contractor for it. Kitchen remodels at every level - cabinet refacing, layout changes and full gut renovations with new plumbing, electrical and ventilation. The median home in the city of Seattle was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985.
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Kitchen Remodeling cost in Seattle
Typical Seattle range: $16,500 - $92,050 per kitchen. Reflects Washington labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
Cabinets are the budget. They typically run a third of the total, which is why the first real decision is reface, new boxes, or custom - and why a quote that does not say which is not a quote.
Months of persistent damp with little drying time make ventilation and drainage planes the difference between a sound assembly and rot.
Moving the sink or range means moving supply, drain and vent. A drain needs its fall, so relocating a sink across the room is a floor-system question, not a cosmetic one.
What the job includes
- Layout and work-triangle planning
- Cabinet refacing or replacement
- Countertop templating and install
- Plumbing and electrical relocation
- Range hood and make-up air
- Flooring, tile and backsplash
Homes in Seattle and kitchen remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Seattle in King County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Seattle was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985.1 About 53% of Seattle's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 21% since 2010.1 In newer homes the kitchen is usually a finishes-and-layout job; the electrical panel and plumbing rarely need work. Owner-occupied homes in Seattle are older than rentals: a median build year of 1955 against 1989.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Seattle, with 44% of occupied homes owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 Landlord kitchens are quoted for durability and turnover time; say so when you call and the scope is written that way. Most housing units in Seattle are not detached houses: 51% are in buildings of five or more units and only 37% are detached single-family homes.1 In condo buildings, kitchen work needs the association's sign-off for plumbing and venting changes, in addition to the permit.
The median owner-occupied home in Seattle is valued at $938,600 (ACS), above the Washington median of $564,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. Building permits in Seattle are normally issued by the city building department.2,3 Where plumbing or electrical moves, the permit is filed with the city building department.
| Before 1940 | 22.8% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 15.6% |
| 1960-1979 | 14.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 14.4% |
| 2000-2009 | 11.8% |
| 2010 or later | 21% |
Sources and notes (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 6.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Seattle, WA?
Most kitchen remodeling projects in Seattle, WA land between $16,500 and $92,050, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
How long is a kitchen out of use?
Two to six weeks for most remodels. Layout changes that move plumbing or electrical sit at the longer end.
How old are the homes in Seattle?
The median home in the city of Seattle was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Washington median of 1985. About 53% of Seattle's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 21% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What kind of housing does Seattle have?
Most housing units in Seattle are not detached houses: 51% are in buildings of five or more units and only 37% are detached single-family homes. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Seattle, with 44% of occupied homes owner-occupied (64% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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