A Hobart Remodeler Who Knows The Area
Hobart is not its own city. It is an unincorporated community in King County, which matters more than most homeowners expect when they start a remodel. Your permits do not go through a city hall. They go through King County Permitting, and the rules for septic, wells, and additions out here are different from what a homeowner in Kent or Renton deals with. We pull the county permits and schedule the inspections for you.
A lot of Hobart homes sit on larger lots, many run on septic systems and private wells, and a good number were built decades ago. That changes how we plan a project. If you want to add a bedroom in a finished basement, for example, the septic system has to be rated for the extra bedroom or the county will not sign off. We check that before you spend money on framing, not after.
We are a local remodeling company, not a franchise and not a call center. We are licensed and bonded in Washington, license number FIRMRRL783PU, and we carry general liability and workers comp. The owner is on every job at some point. We do not hand you off to a project manager who was not at the estimate, and we do not subcontract the work to crews we have never met. The crew that starts your project is the crew that finishes it. You can look through some of our recent remodeling projects, then call us to talk specifics.
Bathroom Remodeling in Hobart, WA
Bathrooms are the bulk of what we do. We handle the whole job: demo, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, the shower pan, vanities, fixtures, lighting, and paint. The most common request we get is a walk-in shower to replace an old tub and shower combo, usually a curbless or low-curb design. We also do full primary bathroom remodels with a double vanity and a freestanding tub, and smaller second-bathroom updates.
A standard tub-to-shower conversion in a 60-inch alcove runs about five to seven days. A full gut remodel takes two to three weeks, a little longer if the tile work is custom. In older Hobart homes we sometimes find plumbing or subfloor problems once a wall is open, and we tell you about those in writing before we touch them.
A basic refresh with a new vanity, tile, and fixtures usually lands between $8,000 and $15,000. A full gut with a new shower, a new layout, and all new finishes is more often $18,000 to $40,000. If you are looking for bathroom remodeling near you in Hobart, call us for a free in-home estimate and we will give you a real number.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hobart, WA
Kitchens are the second biggest part of our work, and most fall into one of three types. A cabinet refresh keeps your layout and adds new doors, counters, a backsplash, and appliances, and runs about two to three weeks. A full cabinet replacement on the same footprint is a complete tear-out with new everything, usually three to five weeks depending on cabinet lead time. A layout change, where we take out a wall, add an island, or move plumbing, is the biggest of the three and runs five to eight weeks.
Quartz is the countertop most Hobart homeowners pick, but we also install granite, butcher block, and porcelain. We work with semi-custom and custom cabinet shops around King County, so we can match what you bring us or help you spec it from scratch.
A cabinet refresh with new counters and a backsplash usually runs $20,000 to $35,000. A full cabinet replacement on the same footprint is more often $40,000 to $70,000, and a layout change adds roughly $10,000 to $25,000 on top. If you want kitchen remodeling near you, we will come walk the space and put together an itemized estimate, no sales pitch.
Basement Remodeling in Hobart, WA
Plenty of Hobart homes have an unfinished or daylight basement with real square footage going unused. We turn those into family rooms, guest suites, home offices, home gyms, and theater rooms. A standard basement finish covers framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting, and trim.
Two things come up a lot out here. First, a legal bedroom in the basement needs an egress window, and we handle the window cut and the window well. Second, if that bedroom adds to the bedroom count of the house and you are on septic, the county checks whether your septic system is rated for it, so we confirm that up front. If you want a full bathroom in the basement, we handle the plumbing rough-in and, when the layout calls for it, a sewage ejector pump.
A basic finish with no bathroom usually runs $35,000 to $60,000 for an 800 to 1,200 square foot space. A full bathroom adds about $15,000 to $25,000. An egress window for a legal bedroom adds roughly $4,000 to $7,000, and an ejector pump, if you need one, is another $2,000 to $3,500. If basement remodeling near you is what brought you here, the answer is yes, we do that in Hobart, and we pull the permits.
Whole-Home And General Remodeling in Hobart
When a project crosses bathrooms, the kitchen, flooring, and paint all at once, that is a whole-home remodel. We have done these for homeowners who bought an older Hobart house in a spot they love and wanted to fix everything at once instead of one room a year. Whole-home work needs more planning up front: finish selections, scheduling around inspections, and sometimes a temporary kitchen if you are living in the house. We walk you through all of that before the first day of demo. If you searched for home remodeling or home remodelers near you, that general contracting is exactly what we do.
What a Remodel Costs in Hobart, WA
Here is a quick reference for what projects typically run in the Hobart area. Every estimate we give is itemized, so you see the demo, the materials, and the labor separately.
- Bathroom refresh: $8,000 to $15,000
- Full bathroom remodel: $18,000 to $40,000
- Kitchen cabinet refresh: $20,000 to $35,000
- Full kitchen remodel: $40,000 to $70,000
- Basement finish, no bathroom: $35,000 to $60,000
- Basement bathroom addition: $15,000 to $25,000
These are ranges, not quotes. The real number depends on the size of the space, the finishes you pick, and what we find once we open things up.
How We Work, From First Call to Final Walkthrough
It starts with a call or the quote form. We ask what you are thinking, a bathroom, kitchen, basement, or the whole house, and we book a time to come see it. The in-home visit takes about an hour. We measure, look at the plumbing and electrical, and talk through your timeline and budget. You do not need to have it all figured out yet.
Within three to five business days you get a written, itemized estimate with demo, materials, and labor broken out, and no vague miscellaneous line. If something is still undecided, like tile you have not picked, we list it as an allowance with a dollar figure so you know what you are working with.
If the estimate works, we sign a contract, you put down a deposit, and we schedule the start. Lead time is usually three to eight weeks depending on the season. During the build, crews show up when we said they would, we protect your floors and contain the dust, and you have one point of contact the whole way. We pull the permits and schedule the county inspections. After the final inspection we walk through it together, fix anything you want adjusted, and we do not ask for final payment until you are satisfied.
Areas We Serve Near Hobart
Our shop is in Maple Valley, and Hobart sits between us and Issaquah, so it is a short drive either way. We work across south King County and the eastside. If you are near the Hobart line, we also remodel homes in Issaquah, Maple Valley, Renton, Kent, Covington, and Black Diamond. Travel time is not a charge. It is part of working in King County.
Frequently asked questions about remodeling in Hobart, WA
Do you actually serve Hobart, or just list it?
We serve Hobart. Our shop is in Maple Valley, a short drive away, and we work along the Issaquah to Hobart corridor most weeks. We come out for free in-home estimates and we travel for the actual work. Travel time is not a separate charge.
Who handles permits for a remodel in Hobart?
Hobart is unincorporated King County, so building permits go through King County Permitting, not a city. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections for you.
My house is on septic. Does that affect my remodel?
It can. If you add a bedroom, including a bedroom in a finished basement, King County checks whether your septic system is rated for the extra bedroom before approving it. We confirm that up front so it does not stop the project later. A bathroom addition can also involve a sewage ejector pump depending on the layout.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Hobart?
A basic refresh with a new vanity, tile, and fixtures usually runs $8,000 to $15,000. A full gut remodel with a new shower and layout changes is more often $18,000 to $40,000. We give free itemized estimates so you see the cost before committing.
How much does it cost to finish a basement?
A basic finish with no bathroom usually runs $35,000 to $60,000 for an 800 to 1,200 square foot space. A full bathroom adds about $15,000 to $25,000, and an egress window for a legal bedroom adds roughly $4,000 to $7,000.
Are you licensed and bonded?
Yes. Our Washington license number is FIRMRRL783PU, and we carry general liability and workers comp. We can send a certificate of insurance before the job starts.
How long does a remodel take?
Most bathrooms take two to three weeks. A full kitchen replacement runs three to five weeks. Basements depend on the size and whether we are adding a bathroom. We give you a realistic timeline before we start.
Do you offer free estimates near me in Hobart?
Yes. We offer free, no-pressure in-home estimates for Hobart and the surrounding King County area. Call (206) 773-8264 or fill out the form on this page.
Firm Remodeling LLC
26424 233rd Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
(206) 773-8264
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