Whole Home Remodeling in Greater Seattle

One contractor. One project. One vision. CH&R Inc. transforms entire homes for families across Seattle, Bellevue, and the Eastside. We have been doing this for over 30 years.

Complete Home Transformations

Some homes need more than a kitchen refresh or a bathroom update. Maybe you bought a fixer-upper in Wallingford that needs everything. Maybe your 1970s split-level in Bellevue has great bones but outdated everything. Maybe you have been renovating one room at a time and are ready to finish the job.

A whole home remodel addresses everything at once. Open up floor plans. Update electrical and plumbing. Install new windows, flooring, and finishes throughout. When we are done, your home looks and functions like new while keeping the location and lot you already love.

What We Handle

  • Layout changes including wall removal, room reconfigurations, and open floor plans
  • Kitchen renovation with new cabinets, counters, and appliances
  • Bathroom updates from primary suites to powder rooms
  • Electrical upgrades including panel replacements and new circuits
  • Plumbing updates replacing galvanized pipes and outdated fixtures
  • Windows and doors for improved efficiency and appearance
  • Flooring throughout the home
  • Insulation and energy efficiency improvements
  • Interior and exterior finishes
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Whole home remodel in Seattle showing open floor plan and modern finishes

Benefits of One Contractor

  • Consistent design throughout your home
  • Better coordination between trades
  • Single point of responsibility
  • Often more cost-effective than phased projects

When Does a Whole Home Remodel Make Sense?

Not every home needs a complete renovation. Here are situations where a whole home remodel is the right approach.

Fixer-Upper Purchase

You bought a home in a great Seattle neighborhood knowing it needs work. Rather than live through years of phased renovations, do it all before you move in or in one concentrated project.

Outdated Systems

Your home has original electrical, galvanized plumbing, single-pane windows, and no insulation. Updating systems is easier when the walls are already open for other work.

Poor Layout

Choppy floor plans with small rooms do not match how families live today. Opening up walls and reconfiguring space requires touching most of your home anyway.

Consistent Finishes

You want your entire home to flow with consistent flooring, trim, and finishes. Renovating everything at once ensures nothing looks mismatched.

How We Approach Whole Home Remodels

Whole home remodels are complex projects that require careful planning and experienced management. Here is our approach:

1. Assessment and Planning

We evaluate your entire home, identify what needs to change, and develop a comprehensive plan. This often involves architects and engineers depending on scope.

2. Design Development

We work through material selections, finishes, and details for every room. You will know exactly what your home will look like before construction starts.

3. Phased Construction

Even whole home remodels happen in phases. We sequence work to minimize disruption and maintain progress. You will know what is happening each week.

4. Quality Control

Regular walkthroughs with you ensure the work meets expectations. We address questions and concerns promptly as the project progresses.

Living Arrangements During Construction

Whole home remodels often require you to move out temporarily. The timeline depends on scope, but plan for 3-6 months in most cases.

Some homeowners stay with family, rent nearby, or use extended-stay accommodations. We can help you estimate the timeline so you can plan accordingly.

If moving out is not possible, we discuss which projects can be phased to keep portions of your home livable during construction.

Whole Home Remodel FAQs

Whole home remodel costs vary widely based on scope and finish level. A cosmetic refresh with new finishes costs significantly less than a gut renovation with layout changes and system upgrades. Every home and project is different. We provide detailed estimates after understanding your specific goals and evaluating your home.

Most whole home remodels take 4-8 months depending on scope. A cosmetic refresh might take 3-4 months. A gut renovation with structural changes typically runs 6-8 months. Very large or complex projects can take longer. Add 2-4 months for design development and permitting before construction begins.

It depends on your situation. In Seattle's expensive market, the transaction costs of selling (6% commissions, closing costs, moving expenses) can exceed $100,000 for a typical home. If you love your location, remodeling often makes financial sense. However, if your home's structure or lot does not support what you need, buying may be the better choice. We can help you think through the options.

For major renovations with structural changes, yes. An architect helps with space planning, ensures designs work structurally, and navigates permit requirements. For cosmetic renovations without layout changes, architectural services may not be necessary. We work with several architects and can recommend one suited to your project, or we can work with an architect you have already selected.

Related Services

Kitchen Remodeling

If your kitchen is the main focus, a dedicated kitchen remodel might be the right scope for your project.

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Home Additions

Need more space as part of your renovation? We can add square footage while remodeling existing spaces.

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Custom New Construction

If your current home cannot support your needs, we also build custom homes from the ground up.

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