What is the 2026 cost range for a mid-range remodel scope kitchen remodel in Seattle?

$60,000-$156,250, with the median landing near $108,125. The range reflects finish tier and layout complexity within the mid-range remodel scope; the Seattle labor multiplier of 1.25× vs national median is baked in.

How long does a mid-range remodel scope kitchen remodel take in Seattle?

8-14 weeks of on-site construction for the mid-range remodel scope, plus 8-18 weeks of permit review in Seattle if the scope requires a permit. Cosmetic-only refreshes often skip permits; anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structural does not.

What is the single biggest budget-overrun risk for this scope?

Undocumented aluminum wiring or galvanized supply lines behind drywall — found only during demo, adds $4-8K to rewire or replumb properly.

Kitchen remodel — Mid-range remodel Cost in Seattle, 2026

Low

$60K

$60,000

Median

$108K

$108,125

High

$156K

$156,250

Scope timeline: 8-14 weeksSeattle permit window: 8-18 weeksUpdated 2026-04-24

Why mid-range remodel × Seattle produces this band

A mid-range remodel scope for a kitchen remodel in Seattle combines two price levers: scope and metro labor rates. The mid-range band is the anchor: new semi-custom cabinets, quartz or mid-grade stone counters, new appliance package, updated lighting, and typically a small plumbing move (sink, island, dishwasher). Against the national median remodel labor rate, Seattle runs 25% above the national median — so the mid-range remodel band comes in at the mid-range, then scales 25% above the national median on top of that. Permit timelines for residential work in Seattle typically run 8-18 weeks, which is the window you plan your design and decision sequence against. This page gives you the actual 2026 Seattle bands for this exact combination, plus the three cost drivers Baily asks about first when scoping the project live.

What drives cost for a mid-range remodel scope

·Semi-custom cabinet line selection (Shaker vs flat-panel vs inset)
·Moving a sink or stove (plumbing/electrical rework triggers permits)
·Flooring type and subfloor condition
·Scope of lighting and outlet upgrade under current code

What makes Seattle different

Labor — WA LNI-licensed trades required on most work — contractor registration verifiable via online lookup.
Labor — Wet-season (Oct-Apr) labor premium for exterior trades (roofing, siding, decks).
Labor — Urban Forestry and tree-retention requirements add arborist labor on some remodels.
Material — Green building incentives favor FSC-certified lumber, heat-pump HVAC, and higher-R insulation — 5-10% material uplift for Energy Star targets.
Material — Port of Seattle is a primary entry for Asian-sourced finishes (tile, fixtures) — generally competitive.

Seattle rules that affect this scope

Seattle DCI runs SDCI plan review — typical residential turnaround 8-18 weeks depending on Land Use review.
Seattle Energy Code (SEC 2021) exceeds IECC — mandatory heat-pump water heater and HVAC on most new work.
Design Review required on most multi-family remodels above the small-project threshold.
Shoreline Management Act affects lakeside and riverside parcels (Lake Washington, Lake Union, Duwamish) — adds 8-14 weeks.

Scope your kitchen remodel with Baily.

Baily asks the eight questions that determine where your project lands inside the $60K-$156K band for Seattle and hands the scoped brief to one licensed builder.

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Questions LA homeowners actually ask

$60,000-$156,250, with the median landing near $108,125. The range reflects finish tier and layout complexity within the mid-range remodel scope; the Seattle labor multiplier of 1.25× vs national median is baked in.