A beautifully remodeled bathroom is one of the best investments you can make in your Bellevue home, and Higgason Homes has been designing and building custom bathrooms across the Eastside for more than 20 years. As a licensed and bonded design-build contractor, we manage your entire bathroom remodel in-house, from the first design consultation through final installation.
From Bellevue Highlands and Somerset to Clyde Hill and Crossroads, we tailor every remodel to your home and the way you live — whether you want a spa-like primary bath, a refreshed guest bathroom, or a fully reconfigured layout.
Bathroom Remodeling in Bellevue: What Local Homes Need
Many Bellevue houses were built when one and a half baths felt generous. Eastgate’s first houses were finished in early 1954, with two or three bedrooms in about 1,000 square feet, and its Hotpoint model house was promoted for three bedrooms and one and a half baths on one level. In Lake Hills, popular plans such as the Tri-Vue split level came in at about 1,475 square feet. In homes this size, a bathroom project is often about finding space, for example by borrowing from a closet or reworking a cramped hall bath. Bridle Trails is a different scale, with mostly large single-family lots plus apartments and condos along 148th Avenue NE.
Houses from the 1950s were plumbed long before 1986, when federal law began requiring lead free solder, and galvanized steel water pipe was common in homes built before the 1960s. Opening the walls is the right time to replace what is left. Plan the new fan carefully as well. Washington’s code sends bathroom exhaust outdoors and does not allow it to end in an attic, soffit or crawl space, which matters in a house where the old fan may never have been ducted outside.
Permits for a Bathroom Remodel in Bellevue
Bellevue’s Development Services department says showers and bathtubs require permits, and so does installing a new fixture or moving one that ties into water lines, drains or vents. Putting a similar toilet or basin back in the same spot does not. Adding or moving a circuit needs an electrical permit, which Bellevue issues and inspects itself, and new interior walls fall under a remodel permit. Our project manager takes those applications through the city and schedules each inspection.
Recent Bathroom Projects in and near Bellevue
- Bruns Primary Bathroom Remodel: In Bellevue, custom tile and updated fixtures came together in the Bruns primary bath.
- Campbell Bathroom Remodel: The Campbell bathroom in Bellevue got custom tile and new fixtures, handled by our in-house team from design to installation.
- Zhang Bathroom Remodel: A few miles north in Redmond, this bath shows the same custom tile and fixture approach.
Compare Good, Better and Best levels on our bathroom remodeling cost page before your consultation.
Recent Bathroom Remodels in and near Bellevue
What Our Bellevue Bathroom Remodeling Service Includes
- Custom Tile & Showers — curbless showers, custom tile work, and glass enclosures built to last.
- Vanities & Cabinetry — custom storage and vanities designed to fit your space.
- Soaking Tubs & Fixtures — freestanding tubs, modern fixtures, and quality finishes.
- Layout & Accessibility — reconfigured layouts and aging-in-place options.
- Flooring, Lighting & Ventilation — heated floors, layered lighting, and proper ventilation.
Explore our full bathroom remodeling services, or see our Bellevue kitchen remodeling page.
Our Design-Build Process
We call it Idea to Innovation: communicate and collaborate, then create.
- Free In-Home Consultation — we meet at your Bellevue home, walk the space, and listen first.
- Design & Planning — our designers and engineers develop a detailed plan tailored to your home and lifestyle.
- Permitting & Construction — your dedicated Project Manager handles permits, procurement, and scheduling through completion.
Why Choose Higgason Homes
- Licensed & Bonded — Washington State contractor license HIGGACL847M1.
- Design-Build Under One Roof — designers, engineers, and builders on one team, so your vision is never lost between planning and construction.
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed — we never call a project done until you approve the finished results.
Recent Bathroom Projects Near Bellevue
Planning a bigger project? See how we approach a whole-home remodel in Bellevue.
Serving Bellevue, WA
Higgason Homes is located in nearby Sammamish, just minutes from Bellevue, and has served homeowners across the city for more than 20 years. We hold all necessary licenses, insurances, and qualifications to work in Bellevue and are fully familiar with local permitting requirements. Learn more about home remodeling in Bellevue.
We remodel homes throughout Bellevue, from the classic properties of Somerset, Bridle Trails, and West Bellevue to Newport, Lake Hills, Woodridge, and Crossroads. Each Bellevue neighborhood has its own character and housing stock, and we design remodels that respect both.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Bellevue?
A bathroom remodel typically ranges from $25,000 to $75,000 depending on size, materials, and whether the layout or plumbing changes. We provide a detailed estimate after your consultation.
Do you handle permitting?
Yes. Your dedicated Project Manager secures all building permits and coordinates inspections, so you have a single point of contact throughout.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Timelines depend on scope and permit approval, and are specified in writing in your contract.
Is Higgason Homes licensed to work in Bellevue?
Yes — we are a fully licensed and bonded general contractor (license HIGGACL847M1).
Ready to Start Your Bellevue Bathroom Remodel?
Reach out for a free in-home consultation and let us bring your vision to life. Request a free estimate.
A few miles north, the Zhang bathroom remodel in Redmond shows the tile and vanity approach we also bring to Bellevue.
For price ranges and what moves the number, see our bathroom remodeling cost guide.
What Eastside Homeowners Say
Bellevue Bathroom Remodeling FAQs
Do we need a Bellevue permit just to swap a toilet or vanity sink?
Not if a similar fixture goes back in the same spot. Bellevue says that kind of replacement needs no permit, but a new fixture, a moved fixture, or any change to water lines, drains or vents does. Showers and bathtubs always need one in Bellevue. Our project manager sorts out which permits apply and files them.
Does a bathroom remodel cost more in Bellevue than in nearby cities?
Not much, because the finish level and scope you pick drive the price far more than your zip code. Permit fees and logistics differ a little from city to city, and your project manager builds that into your proposal. A Bellevue gut remodel that moves plumbing will cost more than a finish upgrade in any city.
Can we stay in our Bellevue home while the bathroom is torn out?
Yes, and most of our clients do. The work zone is sealed off, the floors and hallway are protected, and the crew leaves things clean each evening. For a Bellevue house with just one bathroom, we schedule around it and are honest with you about how long you will be without it.
Do you handle the design for Bellevue bathroom projects?
Yes, we handle design in-house as a design-build company. It starts with a free in-home consultation in your Bellevue home, then moves to concept designs, measured drawings of the room and its wiring, elevations, and renderings. We also guide your choice of tile, lights and faucets, and our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee means we do not call it done until you approve.