Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in the Greater Seattle Area

Element Construction is a licensed and insured bathroom remodeling contractor based in Auburn, WA. For 10 years we've been remodeling bathrooms for homeowners across the Greater Seattle Area and North Pierce County, from 1950s ramblers in Burien to newer builds in Puyallup and Sammamish. Each project gets one dedicated crew from demolition to final walkthrough, and the plumbing and electrical work is coordinated as part of your remodel. You won't have to hire and schedule separate trades.

Whether you're updating a tired hall bath or rebuilding a primary bathroom around a walk-in shower, you'll have one team that's accountable for the whole job. Request a free quote or call(206) 771-7744.

Who We Are: Your Local Bathroom Remodeling Contractor

Element Construction is a family trade business. Owner Anton Tereshchenkov grew up working beside his dad, spending summers installing flooring and learning the craft from the ground up. Ten years later, that start has grown into a licensed and insured remodeling company that completes more than a hundred jobs a year, and hundreds of our customers have come back to us for their next project.

We built the company to take the headache out of remodeling. Your bathroom gets its own crew, the same people from the first day to the last, so there's no handoff between subcontractors and no one asking you to explain your project again. The owners stay involved, and you always know who to call.

Who We Work With

• Homeowners replacing a dated or worn-out bathroom that no longer works for the household
• Families who need a durable, easy-to-clean hall or kids' bathroom
• Couples planning a primary bathroom with a larger shower, double vanity or soaking tub
• Homeowners planning to age in place who want a curbless shower, grab bars and better lighting
• Sellers getting a home ready to list who want the bathroom to help the sale

What Our Bathroom Remodeling Services Include

Every bathroom is different, but most projects combine several of the services below. We plan them together so the tile, plumbing, lighting and finishes all come together cleanly.

Full Bathroom Remodels

A complete remodel takes the room down to the studs. That lets us fix what's hiding behind old tile, like soft subfloor, outdated plumbing or a fan that was never vented outside, before we build it back with new waterproofing, tile, fixtures, a vanity and lighting. It's the right choice when the layout, the finishes and the systems all need attention.

Shower Remodels and Walk-In Showers

The shower is the heart of most bathroom remodels. We build tiled walk-in showers with niches, benches, rain heads, frameless glass and, where the floor allows, a curbless zero-threshold entry. Every tiled shower starts with a complete waterproofing system under the tile, not just grout and hope.

Tub-to-Shower Conversions

If the tub hasn't been used in years, converting it to a walk-in shower is one of the most practical upgrades you can make. Conversions range from a direct swap in the same footprint to a full tiled shower with a linear drain, and we'll help you decide which makes sense for your bathroom and budget.

Custom Tile Work

Tile installation is one of our core trades. We install large-format porcelain, marble-look slabs, mosaics, pebble shower floors and heated tile floors, with careful layout so the cuts land where they should and the patterns line up from wall to floor.

Vanities, Fixtures and Storage

We install single and double vanities, quartz and stone tops, recessed medicine cabinets, toilets, faucets and shower trim, along with the small details like towel warmers and built-in storage that make a bathroom easy to live with.

Plumbing and Electrical, Coordinated for You

Moving a drain, adding a second sink, installing a new shower valve, adding recessed lighting or a heated floor all need plumbing or electrical work. We coordinate those trades as part of your bathroom remodel and schedule them around the crew, so the job keeps moving.

Safer, Accessible Bathrooms

For homeowners planning to stay put, we build curbless showers, wider entries, built-in benches, slip-resistant tile, blocking for grab bars and comfort-height fixtures. Most of these are easiest and least expensive to add during a remodel, not after.

Two Ways to Remodel: Streamlined or Fully Custom

Not everyone wants to pick every tile and faucet. That's why we offer two paths for your bathroom remodel. Both get the same crew and the same standard of work.

• Streamlined: Proven layouts with curated tile, vanity and fixture packages, some customization, upfront pricing and a faster timeline. It's the best fit if you want a bathroom you'll love without making dozens of decisions.
• Fully Custom: A design built entirely around your vision and your home. Any tile, fixture, layout or feature, with direct collaboration with the owners and a schedule that gives every detail the time it needs.

Not sure which fits? Tell us what you're picturing and we'll recommend one during your estimate.

Bathroom Remodeling Across the Greater Seattle Area and North Pierce County

We're based in Auburn, which puts our crews within easy reach of King County and North Pierce County. We know the housing stock here, from older Seattle homes with cast-iron drains and plaster walls to split-levels in Kent and Federal Way and newer construction in Maple Valley and Puyallup. We also know that each city has its own permit office and inspection process. We remodel bathrooms in these communities:

• Auburn

• Bellevue

• Burien

• Des Moines

• Federal Way

• Issaquah

• Kent

• Kirkland

• Lakewood

• Maple Valley

• Puyallup

• Redmond

• Renton

• Sammamish

• SeaTac

• Seattle

• Shoreline

• Spanaway

• Tacoma

• University Place

Don't see your city? We regularly work in nearby communities too. Contact us and we'll let you know if we can take on your project.

How Your Bathroom Remodel Works

1. Free consultation. We visit your home, look at the existing bathroom and talk through what you want to change, how you use the space and your budget.
2. Design and selections. We finalize the layout and choose tile, fixtures and finishes, either from our Streamlined packages or fully custom.
3. Written estimate and schedule. You get clear pricing and a start date before any work begins. If your project needs permits, we'll go over them here.
4. Build. Your dedicated crew protects the rest of your home, handles demolition, rough plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, tile and finish work, and keeps you updated along the way.
5. Final walkthrough. We walk the finished bathroom with you, take care of any punch-list items and leave the space clean and ready to use.

How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Seattle?

A guest bathroom remodel typically costs around $15,000, while a primary bathroom remodel is usually around $20,000 to $25,000. Your price depends on the size of the room, whether plumbing moves, the finishes you choose and the scope of work.

• Guest bathroom remodel: around $15,000
• Primary bathroom remodel: around $20,000 to $25,000

These are approximate project costs, not a quote. We'll review your bathroom and what you want to change during a free consultation, then provide a written estimate that spells out exactly what's included.

Built for Pacific Northwest Moisture

Our damp climate and long rainy season are hard on bathrooms. Many of the problems we find during demolition, like rotted subfloor, mold behind tile and peeling ceilings, come down to two things: water getting behind the tile and steam with nowhere to go. That's why every shower we build gets a continuous waterproofing system under the tile, and why we make sure your exhaust fan is sized correctly and vented to the outside, not into the attic. These details don't show up in photos, but they decide whether your new bathroom still looks new in fifteen years.

Bathroom Remodeling FAQs

• Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom?

  It depends on the scope and the city. Swapping a vanity, toilet or tile in place often doesn't need a building permit, but moving or adding plumbing, changing electrical circuits or moving walls usually does. In Seattle, plumbing permits come from Public Health – Seattle & King County and building permits from SDCI. Other cities in our service area have their own permit offices. We'll go over what your project needs during the estimate.

• How long does a bathroom remodel take?

  A refresh that keeps the existing layout typically takes one to two weeks on site. A full remodel down to the studs usually takes four to eight weeks once materials are on hand and any permits are approved. Moving plumbing, custom glass and special-order tile are the most common things that add time. You get a timeline before work starts, and the same crew stays on your job until it's done.

• How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

  A guest bathroom remodel typically costs around $15,000, while a primary bathroom remodel is usually around $20,000 to $25,000. Your final price depends on the size, layout, materials and scope of work. We'll provide a written estimate after a free consultation.

• Do you handle the plumbing and electrical work?

  Yes. Plumbing and electrical are coordinated as part of your bathroom remodel, so you don't have to find, schedule or manage separate trades. That includes relocating fixtures, new valves, lighting, exhaust fans and heated floors.

• Can I keep using my bathroom during the remodel?

  Not during a full remodel, since the room is taken down to the studs. If it's your only bathroom, let us know early. We'll plan the schedule around getting a working toilet back as quickly as possible, and the Streamlined path is built to get you back in your bathroom sooner.

• What part of a bathroom remodel costs the most?

  Labor is the largest share in the Seattle market, and the shower is usually the biggest single item because of tile, waterproofing, the valve and glass. Moving the toilet, shower drain or vanity adds the most cost to an otherwise standard remodel, so keeping the existing layout is the easiest way to stay on budget.

Start Your Bathroom Remodel

Ready to plan your new bathroom? Tell us about your project and we'll set up a free consultation. You can also see finished bathrooms on our Our Work page or meet the Element Construction team.

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Trusted By Homeowners Across the Greater Seattle Area

At Element Construction, we take pride in the lasting relationships we've built with our clients over the years. Our commitment to quality and customer service is reflected in the positive feedback we consistently receive. From homeowners to contractors, our clients appreciate our attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to exceed expectations.