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Renovate Design/Build is a woman-owned family business servicing the Greater Seattle Area. Each person on our team is an integral part of our company's success, providing excellent service and beautifully finished remodel projects for our clients. As a small business, every job is important to our team at Renovate - you are never just a number. Please call us today for a free consultation!
"My wife and I have been on a 18 month journey with Renovate to plan a significant basement remodel which included replacement of the main beam of the house and a dig out of a crawlspace to expand the footprint of the basement. Along the way, Amanda and her team (especially Jeremiah and Ross) have been utterly professional and helped us craft an amazing vision for the project, with lots of changing scope and financial constraints on our side that changed along the way. It was always easy to get on the phone with someone there and to talk things out when we needed to discuss something or revise our plans and they were always great about working out multiple options to solve problems as we encountered them. What we wanted to do was really ambitious and they always had a steady hand at the wheel. We were especially grateful that, in order to save us money, they would allow us to contract with an excavation company directly in order to bring the project within budget. Ultimately, we had to shelve the project until financing it would be more feasible, but Amanda was extremely gracious and understanding even about that turn of events. And, in the end, we have engineering drawings and floorplans that we can keep until the time is right to do the work, so it wasn't all for naught."
Shannon J on December 2023
Renovate Design/Build is a woman-owned family business servicing the Greater Seattle Area. Each person on our team is an integral part of our company's success, providing excellent service and beautifully finished remodel projects for our clients. As a small business, every job is important to our team at Renovate - you are never just a number. Please call us today for a free consultation!
"My wife and I have been on a 18 month journey with Renovate to plan a significant basement remodel which included replacement of the main beam of the house and a dig out of a crawlspace to expand the footprint of the basement. Along the way, Amanda and her team (especially Jeremiah and Ross) have been utterly professional and helped us craft an amazing vision for the project, with lots of changing scope and financial constraints on our side that changed along the way. It was always easy to get on the phone with someone there and to talk things out when we needed to discuss something or revise our plans and they were always great about working out multiple options to solve problems as we encountered them. What we wanted to do was really ambitious and they always had a steady hand at the wheel. We were especially grateful that, in order to save us money, they would allow us to contract with an excavation company directly in order to bring the project within budget. Ultimately, we had to shelve the project until financing it would be more feasible, but Amanda was extremely gracious and understanding even about that turn of events. And, in the end, we have engineering drawings and floorplans that we can keep until the time is right to do the work, so it wasn't all for naught."
Shannon J on December 2023
With over 20 years of interior design experience, Belle Maison brings a keen awareness of what it takes to create timeless designs using texture, color, lighting, textiles, and interior finishes. We have the passion and ability to transform your home into a welcoming and comfortable environment. Please note we do not do window treatment repair, only consultations and installations of new window treatments. We are Owner-operated. Uses subs for remodeling. Charges by the hour. Travel charges may apply. No service fees. May contact by email. Extra charge for 24 hour emergency service.
"Gina has been amazing to work with. She went above and beyond. I was looking for information on lighting and placement ideas. She took it even further by providing additional ideas for areas throughout the space. Highly recommend."
Jason S on May 2023
With over 20 years of interior design experience, Belle Maison brings a keen awareness of what it takes to create timeless designs using texture, color, lighting, textiles, and interior finishes. We have the passion and ability to transform your home into a welcoming and comfortable environment. Please note we do not do window treatment repair, only consultations and installations of new window treatments. We are Owner-operated. Uses subs for remodeling. Charges by the hour. Travel charges may apply. No service fees. May contact by email. Extra charge for 24 hour emergency service.
"Gina has been amazing to work with. She went above and beyond. I was looking for information on lighting and placement ideas. She took it even further by providing additional ideas for areas throughout the space. Highly recommend."
Jason S on May 2023
General contractor in Washington state, focusing on innovation and social responsibility. We offer personalized solutions in handle of civil Engineers. Our Services are: -Deck installation -Interior remodels -Home repairs -Bathroom remodels -Fence installation Drywall installation -Roof cleaning -Roofing installation -Framing -Floor installation Contact us: Email: ddconstructorllc@gmail.com
General contractor in Washington state, focusing on innovation and social responsibility. We offer personalized solutions in handle of civil Engineers. Our Services are: -Deck installation -Interior remodels -Home repairs -Bathroom remodels -Fence installation Drywall installation -Roof cleaning -Roofing installation -Framing -Floor installation Contact us: Email: ddconstructorllc@gmail.com
We are an experienced contractor, we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, tile installations, and flooring
"We LOVE our backslash! Sergio was professional, polite and very intuitive. He listened to our vision and created just that. Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Will definitely hire him again for future projects."
Janai I on April 2024
We are an experienced contractor, we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, tile installations, and flooring
"We LOVE our backslash! Sergio was professional, polite and very intuitive. He listened to our vision and created just that. Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Will definitely hire him again for future projects."
Janai I on April 2024
Our team helps home owners design their bathroom to combine the best of functionality, aesthetics and comfort. We make your dream our mission. We are craftsmen with over 30 years of remodeling experience and are passionate about transforming ordinary spaces into havens of luxury and convenience.
Our team helps home owners design their bathroom to combine the best of functionality, aesthetics and comfort. We make your dream our mission. We are craftsmen with over 30 years of remodeling experience and are passionate about transforming ordinary spaces into havens of luxury and convenience.
Premium Home Builders, LLC is a general contractor in Poulsbo, WA. When it comes to superior home remodeling or professional commercial remodeling services, you can count on us! Get in touch with us for modern kitchen and bathroom remodeling, hardwood floor installation or refinishing We serve in Poulsbo, WA, Bangor Base WA; Bainbridge Island; Picnic Point WA; Tracyton WA; Suquamish WA; Silverdale; Kingston and the surrounding areas. Kitchen Remodeling, House Renovation, Bathroom Remodeling Service, hardwood floors install or hardwood floor refinishing, exterior decks, interior room alterations For more information and reviews, visit our website: https://premiumhomebuildersllc.com
Premium Home Builders, LLC is a general contractor in Poulsbo, WA. When it comes to superior home remodeling or professional commercial remodeling services, you can count on us! Get in touch with us for modern kitchen and bathroom remodeling, hardwood floor installation or refinishing We serve in Poulsbo, WA, Bangor Base WA; Bainbridge Island; Picnic Point WA; Tracyton WA; Suquamish WA; Silverdale; Kingston and the surrounding areas. Kitchen Remodeling, House Renovation, Bathroom Remodeling Service, hardwood floors install or hardwood floor refinishing, exterior decks, interior room alterations For more information and reviews, visit our website: https://premiumhomebuildersllc.com
We specialize in Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling and Renovations! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
We specialize in Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling and Renovations! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
Are you looking for home improvement or bathroom remodeling advice? Luxury Bath is privately owned and been in business for over 15 years. It is the number one trusted resource for customers looking to update their bathroom or have a complete bathroom remodel. If you’re wanting advice on how to make your bathroom larger, how to remodel on a budget, or even looking for a local bathroom remodeler, Luxury Bath has the answers to all your remodeling questions. Open showroom available in Redmond too!!!!
"The people at Luxury Bath were knowledgeable about what would fit our space and needs. They helped with the planning and placement of the shower, window, cupboards, and bidet in our complete bathroom remodel. Their quote was very reasonable. They were able to do each of the jobs without hiring an outside contractor. They were very timely, committed to our project from start to finish. We were able to do the major renovation within two weeks. The workers were very courteous, friendly, and were able to answer questions we had. They gave us the present of a beautiful new bathroom, satisfying. Our needs is aging adults."
Janet J on March 2025
Are you looking for home improvement or bathroom remodeling advice? Luxury Bath is privately owned and been in business for over 15 years. It is the number one trusted resource for customers looking to update their bathroom or have a complete bathroom remodel. If you’re wanting advice on how to make your bathroom larger, how to remodel on a budget, or even looking for a local bathroom remodeler, Luxury Bath has the answers to all your remodeling questions. Open showroom available in Redmond too!!!!
"The people at Luxury Bath were knowledgeable about what would fit our space and needs. They helped with the planning and placement of the shower, window, cupboards, and bidet in our complete bathroom remodel. Their quote was very reasonable. They were able to do each of the jobs without hiring an outside contractor. They were very timely, committed to our project from start to finish. We were able to do the major renovation within two weeks. The workers were very courteous, friendly, and were able to answer questions we had. They gave us the present of a beautiful new bathroom, satisfying. Our needs is aging adults."
Janet J on March 2025
We are experts in kitchen, bathroom and complete house remodeling. Located in Bellevue and serving the Eastside and Seattle, our five professional crews each have their own specialized skills to deliver a quality transformation in any area of your home, inside or out. Our RESIDENT DESIGN CONSULTANT will assist you step by step with design, color selections and choosing materials for your project. We will meet you at or even pick you up and take you to our "contractor only" suppliers, ELIMINATING THAT OVERWHELMING FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START. We do all we can to make remodeling easy. As practice makes perfect, our team of friendly and experienced installers are among the best craftsmen in the Seattle area and for your piece of mind, all of our employees have passed criminal background checks. Please see our project photo's displayed on Angies List or visit our website at www.tallpinesconstruction.net
"We were so pleased with the quality of work performed by Tall Pines Construction on our large, extensive bathroom remodel that we hired Tall Pines to install new flooring--engineered acacia wood--throughout our entire home (except for the bathrooms). It was a huge job, but we're so glad we did it. The floors look like a work of art. While doing the floors, Tall Pines also changed all our floor boards and interior trim around windows and doors to give our house a sharp new appearance and feel. The crew were a delight to work with and to have in our home. Late August while having some siding work and shingle replacement done on our exterior, rot was discovered in two areas. We called Tall Pines, and they quickly came out to the house, assessed the damage and repaired it before the rains set it. We believe in relationship building with service companies.Tall Pines is a company you can work with for the long run. We highly recommend them."
Margie O on November 2023
We are experts in kitchen, bathroom and complete house remodeling. Located in Bellevue and serving the Eastside and Seattle, our five professional crews each have their own specialized skills to deliver a quality transformation in any area of your home, inside or out. Our RESIDENT DESIGN CONSULTANT will assist you step by step with design, color selections and choosing materials for your project. We will meet you at or even pick you up and take you to our "contractor only" suppliers, ELIMINATING THAT OVERWHELMING FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START. We do all we can to make remodeling easy. As practice makes perfect, our team of friendly and experienced installers are among the best craftsmen in the Seattle area and for your piece of mind, all of our employees have passed criminal background checks. Please see our project photo's displayed on Angies List or visit our website at www.tallpinesconstruction.net
"We were so pleased with the quality of work performed by Tall Pines Construction on our large, extensive bathroom remodel that we hired Tall Pines to install new flooring--engineered acacia wood--throughout our entire home (except for the bathrooms). It was a huge job, but we're so glad we did it. The floors look like a work of art. While doing the floors, Tall Pines also changed all our floor boards and interior trim around windows and doors to give our house a sharp new appearance and feel. The crew were a delight to work with and to have in our home. Late August while having some siding work and shingle replacement done on our exterior, rot was discovered in two areas. We called Tall Pines, and they quickly came out to the house, assessed the damage and repaired it before the rains set it. We believe in relationship building with service companies.Tall Pines is a company you can work with for the long run. We highly recommend them."
Margie O on November 2023
We are a Seattle-based general contractor specializing in remodels and new home construction. We can transform your existing structure into the house of your dreams, build you a backyard cottage, or start from scratch to build you an entire new home. We do second-story additions, basement expansions, house lifting, and structural work. We can help you get the primary bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen that you've always wanted, and can make sure that your addition blends seamlessly with your existing structure. We can get you set up with architects and engineers to get your project started, and our team of professionals will get your project finished. We guide you through from start to finish: from demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and flooring all the way to finish carpentry, tile work, built-in cabinetry, and fine finishes.
"We had a great experience working with NRC Homes on a significant remodel as we prepared to move into our new home. They were highly organized, very communicative, and a pleasure to work with. Despite a tight timeline and several changes along the way (Due to changes from us), they delivered everything on time and were incredibly patient and flexible. We’re so grateful for their professionalism and would absolutely recommend them!"
Richard M on March 2025
We are a Seattle-based general contractor specializing in remodels and new home construction. We can transform your existing structure into the house of your dreams, build you a backyard cottage, or start from scratch to build you an entire new home. We do second-story additions, basement expansions, house lifting, and structural work. We can help you get the primary bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen that you've always wanted, and can make sure that your addition blends seamlessly with your existing structure. We can get you set up with architects and engineers to get your project started, and our team of professionals will get your project finished. We guide you through from start to finish: from demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and flooring all the way to finish carpentry, tile work, built-in cabinetry, and fine finishes.
"We had a great experience working with NRC Homes on a significant remodel as we prepared to move into our new home. They were highly organized, very communicative, and a pleasure to work with. Despite a tight timeline and several changes along the way (Due to changes from us), they delivered everything on time and were incredibly patient and flexible. We’re so grateful for their professionalism and would absolutely recommend them!"
Richard M on March 2025
Guest house building services FAQs
In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.
Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.
When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.
How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.
Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.
No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.
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