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Kitchen Remodeling in Seattle, WA

Compare 6 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $12610–$31525.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in Seattle

  1. 1.Sea Renovation

    4.9★ (97 reviews)

    4.9★ from 97 reviews

    +12065498961Website

  2. 2.J & M Remodel

    4.8★ (61 reviews)

    4.8★ from 61 reviews

    +12069155667Website

  3. 3.Model Remodel

    5.0★ (28 reviews)

    5.0★ from 28 reviews

    +12062822150Website

  4. 4.SET IN STONE REMODELING

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +12064538446Website

  5. 5.Pro Complete Construction

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +12063308913Website

  6. 6.S&E Remodeling

    5.0★ (13 reviews)

    5.0★ from 13 reviews

    +12533644458Website

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Seattle

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Seattle
Minor kitchen remodel$12,610–$31,525/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$31,525–$75,660/job
Cabinet refacing$5,044–$12,610/job
Countertop replacement$2,522–$6,305/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in Seattle run about 26% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Seattle, rated 4.9★ on average across 246 customer reviews.

Seattle Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Seattle's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 24
Annual precipitation
37.72"
Heating degree days
4,370
Cooling degree days
188
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°48.6°5.47"
Feb37.1°51.4°3.52"
Mar39.7°55.4°3.85"
Apr42.9°59.9°2.79"
May48.8°65.8°2.01"
Jun53.3°70.7°1.57"
Jul56.5°75.8°0.85"
Aug57°76.2°0.94"
Sep53.1°70.8°1.3"
Oct46.8°60.7°3.38"
Nov40.6°52.4°5.98"
Dec36°46.9°6.06"

NOAA station data 3.2 miles from Seattle.

Permits & Regulations in WA

  • Painting and remodeling in Washington require Labor and Industries contractor registration, with no dollar-based exemption
  • Specialty contractor registration requires a $6,000 surety bond and liability insurance
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: Washington L&I specialty contractor registration

Sources: lni.wa.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for Seattle

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Seattle?

A minor kitchen remodel in Seattle typically runs $12610-$31525; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve Seattle?

We track 6 kitchen remodeling companies serving Seattle.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Seattle, WA?

In WA, Painting and remodeling in Washington require Labor and Industries contractor registration, with no dollar-based exemption. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a Seattle kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in Seattle more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in Seattle runs about +26.1% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in Seattle?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $12610-$31525 a minor Seattle remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in WA need a license?

In WA, Painting and remodeling in Washington require Labor and Industries contractor registration, with no dollar-based exemption. Electrical and plumbing changes in a Seattle kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in Seattle?

Interior work runs year-round, but Seattle summer highs near 76F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in Seattle?

Three is typical, and with 6 kitchen remodelers serving Seattle that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.