A licensed Eastside crew, start to finish
You want a bathroom that's done right, on a schedule you can plan around, by someone you can actually reach. Seven General Contractors is a licensed Washington remodeler based on the Eastside. We handle the whole job — design, demolition, plumbing, tile, and finish — with one crew and one point of contact, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades.
Remodeling a bathroom in Bellevue: what's different here
Bellevue has the oldest housing stock of the Eastside cities we work in: nearly half of its 66,000 homes (46.7%) were built before 1980, and the median home dates to 1982. Neighborhoods like Lake Hills were built out in the late 1950s and early 1960s as ranch and split-level houses — so when we open a wall here, original galvanized supply lines, ungrounded circuits, and decades-old subfloor repairs are things we plan for, not things we're surprised by.
Bellevue is specific about bathrooms: swapping a sink or toilet in the same spot doesn't need a plumbing permit, but the city states that showers and bathtubs require permits, and adding or moving circuits needs an electrical permit — which Bellevue issues itself, not WA L&I. A kitchen-or-bath remodel is filed on MyBuildingPermit as a remodel with no plan review, and inspections are required.
- 46.7% of Bellevue homes were built before 1980; median year built is 1982. (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024)
- Bellevue: showers and bathtubs require a plumbing permit; like-for-like sink and toilet swaps do not. (City of Bellevue)
- Bellevue issues its own electrical permits (not WA L&I). (WA L&I)
- Lake Hills opened in 1955; by 1963 it had about 4,000 ranch and split-level houses. (Seattle Times)
What's included: design → demo → build
1. Design & scope (week 1–3)
We measure on-site, talk through layout and fixtures, and hand you a written scope with a fixed price — not a vague ballpark. If permits are needed, we file them through MyBuildingPermit.com, which Bellevue uses for single-family remodels. You see the materials list before anything is ordered.
2. Demolition & rough-in (days, not weeks)
We protect floors and pathways, demo the old bathroom, and handle plumbing and electrical rough-in. Anything we open up — old leaks, rot, bad wiring — we show you before we cover it back up.
3. Build & finish (week 2–4)
Waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, paint, and a final walkthrough. We don't call it done until you've checked it with us in person.
Transparent cost ranges
Every bathroom is priced from an on-site estimate, but here's the honest range for the Eastside so you can plan:
| Project type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (vanity, fixtures, paint, like-for-like) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Full mid-range remodel (new tile, shower, vanity, flooring) | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| High-end or layout change (move plumbing, primary bath, premium finishes) | $30,000 – $50,000+ |
What moves the number: tile and fixture selections, whether plumbing moves, and what we find once walls are open. Your written estimate locks the scope and price before work starts.
See the full breakdown: How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Washington? →
Timeline: what to expect
Most full bathroom remodels run 3–5 weeks on site once materials are in. A rough schedule:
Cosmetic refreshes can wrap in about a week. We give you the real schedule in writing — and tell you the day before if anything shifts. The step-by-step schedule is on our bathroom remodeling page.
What homeowners say
We've been hired 109 times on the Eastside and keep our ratings public:
- Thumbtack — 4.9★ across 93 reviews
- Yelp — 5.0★ (21 reviews)
- BBB — A+ accredited
- HomeAdvisor — 5.0★
“We LOVED our new bathroom! Working with Seven GC was very smooth and easy, they were well knowledgeable, took care of everything, kept the place clean every day and the final result was stunning.”
Licensed, insured, and warrantied
- WA L&I license
- SEVENGC808NG
- UBI
- 604642201
- Insurance
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Workmanship warranty
- 2-year labor (12-month repair / 10-year full replacement)
- Materials
- Manufacturer warranties pass through to you
Washington law (RCW 18.27) requires a registered contractor's license on this work — ours is SEVENGC808NG, and it's on every estimate and contract.
Where we work (Eastside service area)
Seven remodels bathrooms across Bellevue and the rest of the Eastside: Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville, Redmond, Sammamish, and Issaquah. Not sure if you're in range? Call or text (877) 738-3642 — we'll tell you straight.
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Bathroom Remodel FAQs — Bellevue
Straight answers to the questions Bellevue homeowners ask before hiring
Most Bellevue and Eastside bathroom remodels run $15,000–$30,000, with cosmetic refreshes starting near $8,000 and high-end or layout-changing projects reaching $50,000+. The biggest cost drivers are your tile and fixture choices and whether plumbing has to move. We give you a fixed written price from a free on-site estimate, so you're not guessing.
Yes, if the job touches the shower or tub — Bellevue states that showers and bathtubs require permits, and moving a fixture, its drain, or adding circuits does too. Replacing a sink or toilet in the same location usually doesn't. Seven files the permit on MyBuildingPermit and handles the inspections as part of the job.
Plan for the original systems: galvanized steel water lines, two-prong ungrounded circuits, and subfloor that has seen 60 years of small leaks are common in Bellevue homes of that era. We inspect and price those items at the walkthrough when we can see them, and show you anything new we find before we close the wall — so the surprise is a line item, not a blown budget.