Redmond home remodeling most often starts in the kitchen or the bathrooms of a house built between the 1960s and the 1990s — the two-story family homes of Education Hill, the ramblers and split-levels on its older southern streets, and comparable subdivisions in Grass Lawn, closer to Overlake. These houses are solidly built, but many still have their original layouts, closed-off kitchens and builder-grade baths.
Renovation WA is based in Bellevue, a short drive from Redmond, and plans every project the same way: one design, one itemized estimate and one written schedule, from the first walk-through to the final inspection.
Redmond Kitchen Remodeling
In a typical 1970s–1990s Redmond house, the kitchen sits behind a wall, separated from the family room by a doorway or a narrow peninsula. Most of our Redmond kitchen remodeling work focuses on:
- Opening the kitchen to the family room, with engineering and a beam if the wall is load-bearing.
- Replacing original cabinets with full-height, soft-close cabinetry and better storage.
- Adding an island with seating, and quartz or quartzite countertops.
- Upgrading lighting, ventilation and electrical circuits to handle modern appliances.
See our kitchen remodeling service, browse kitchen island ideas, or check the kitchen remodel cost guide for typical budget ranges.
Redmond Bathroom Remodeling
Original hall baths and primary bathrooms are the second most common Redmond home remodeling request. Typical upgrades include replacing a tub with a curbless walk-in shower, adding a double vanity, improving the exhaust fan and moisture control, and adding heated floors. Our bathroom remodeling page, walk-in shower ideas and bathroom remodel cost guide explain the options in detail.
Whole-Home Remodels in Redmond
When the kitchen, bathrooms and flooring are all due at once, a single coordinated project usually means less disruption than three separate ones. Our full house remodeling service covers layout changes, systems upgrades and finishes in one plan. The whole house remodel cost guide and full house remodel timeline show what to expect.
Redmond Home Remodeling Permits
Redmond runs its own permit process. According to the City’s Residential Permits page, additions, alterations and remodels of an existing home require a building permit, and most applications are submitted online through the City’s Plan Review Online system, with permits tracked in the Redmond ePermitting Service. A few items are exempt, such as replacing windows in existing openings without changing their size.
In practice, that means:
- A cosmetic update with no plumbing, electrical or structural changes may not need a permit.
- Moving plumbing, adding circuits or removing walls needs a permit, and structural work needs plan review.
- Permit review is built into our written schedule rather than assumed.
Trees on Redmond Lots
Redmond protects its tree canopy closely. Under the City’s tree removal rules, removing any significant tree — 6 inches or more in diameter at 4.5 feet above grade — requires a Tree Removal Permit, the number of healthy trees that can be removed each year depends on lot size, and each removed significant tree must be replaced. Landmark trees over 30 inches need a separate exception request.
For additions, decks or any work that affects the yard, we check tree locations early so the design avoids a permit problem rather than creating one.
Our 100% On-Schedule Guarantee
Every Redmond project is backed by our 100% on-schedule guarantee. You get a written timeline before work starts, long-lead items are ordered early, and you have one point of contact from design to final inspection.
Redmond Home Remodeling FAQs
Which parts of Redmond do you serve?
We work throughout Redmond, including Education Hill, Grass Lawn, Idylwood, Overlake and the neighborhoods around downtown Redmond.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Redmond?
Usually, yes. Redmond requires a building permit for alterations and remodels of an existing home. Purely cosmetic work may be exempt, but moving plumbing, adding circuits or removing walls needs a permit.
Can I remove a tree to make room for an addition?
Possibly, but it requires a Tree Removal Permit for any significant tree, and the City limits how many trees can be removed each year based on lot size. We review tree locations before design so there are no surprises.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
It depends on scope and permits. Our kitchen remodel timeline guide breaks down each phase.
Do you also work in Bellevue and Kirkland?
Yes. Our home base is Bellevue, and we regularly work in Kirkland, Bridle Trails, Crossroads and Wilburton.
Get a Free Redmond Consultation
Whether you are updating one bathroom or the whole house, the first step is the same. Call (425) 624-4242 or share your project details, and we will schedule a free on-site consultation at your Redmond home.