Bathroom, Kitchen, Home Remodeling in Issaquah, WA

A house is where most of your life happens, and you feel it when the place fights you. The kitchen’s too tight to cook in. The layout makes no sense. Everything still looks like the year it was built. After a while you stop seeing it, and then one day you really see it.

That’s where we come in. Firm Remodeling is a fully licensed residential contractor (LIC #: FIRMRRL783PU) working across Issaquah and King County, and we cover the whole range of remodeling work. Bathroom remodeling, built around how you actually use the room. Kitchen remodeling that gives you a better workflow and storage that makes sense. Basement remodeling that turns dead square footage into real living space. Full home renovations handled as one project instead of five separate headaches. And tile installation for floors, walls, and backsplashes that hold up.

Issaquah houses run the gamut, from older places in Olde Town to newer builds up in the Highlands, and every one has its own quirks. We’ve been inside enough of them to know where the surprises usually wait. If you want to see what our work looks like, have a look through our recent projects, or read more about the full list of remodeling services we offer.

Need a remodeling contractor near you in one of the nearby cities? We also work in Renton, Kent, and Covington.

Bathroom Remodeling

Upgrade your bathroom with stylish, functional designs built to fit your home and lifestyle.

Kitchen Remodeling

Bring new life to your kitchen with custom layouts, modern finishes, and quality craftsmanship.

Basement Remodeling

Turn your basement into a cozy, livable space perfect for work, play, or guests.

Full Home Renovations

Reimagine your entire home with seamless, top-to-bottom renovations tailored to your vision.

Tile Installation

Upgrade your floors, walls, or backsplash with precision-installed tile that adds beauty and durability to any space.

Bathroom Remodeling Issaquah WA

You’re in your bathroom first thing in the morning and last thing at night, so a bad one grinds on you in a way you stop noticing. A cramped layout. Tile that’s giving up. A vanity that takes up half the floor. Those faint water stains that make you wonder what’s going on behind the wall.

We build custom bathrooms in Issaquah that look good and survive everyday life. Walk-in and curbless showers, double vanities when there’s room for them, lighting and ventilation that actually do their job, and waterproofing done right so you’re not ripping it back out in five years. A small guest-bath refresh or a full primary-suite rebuild, either way we’ll scope it straight and tell you what’s worth the money and what isn’t.

The questions we hear most: tile that doesn’t take an hour to clean, storage that doesn’t eat the floor, and features like grab bars and zero-threshold entries for people who plan to stay in their home as they get older. We can build any of it into your bathroom remodel in Issaquah.

Want a bathroom that finally works for you? Request a quote.

Kitchen Remodeling Issaquah WA

Everyone ends up in the kitchen. Parties drift there, the kids do homework at the counter, and it’s somehow always the busiest room and the one nobody updates. When yours can’t keep up anymore, a kitchen remodel earns its keep every single day.

People come to us for a kitchen remodel in Issaquah for all sorts of reasons. Some have a kitchen that’s just worn out and needs the works. Others are getting ready to sell and know buyers size up a dated kitchen first. And a lot of folks simply need the room to fit a life that changed on them, whether that’s a bigger family or working from home or a parent moving in.

Here’s what a good remodel actually fixes. We open up a tight layout so two people can cook without elbowing each other. We build in storage that uses the corners instead of wasting them. We get the lighting right so you’re not chopping onions in your own shadow. New cabinets, counters, and appliances are the part you’ll show people, but the layout is the part you’ll feel for the next twenty years.

If the cost is what’s stopping you, that’s fair, and it’s the reason most people stall. We’ll walk the space with you, talk budget out loud, and lay out a few options at different price points before you sign anything. We’re not going to spring a line item on you halfway through the job.

Why remodel your kitchen?

A few honest reasons. It’s the room buyers and guests judge first. A layout that fits you saves real time every day. And decent storage takes a surprising amount of stress out of cooking and cleaning up. A kitchen remodel in Issaquah is a big job, but we’ve run enough of them to keep yours organized and moving.

Basement Remodeling Issaquah WA

Most basements in Issaquah are holding old boxes and square footage you’re already paying for. Finish one properly and it becomes a guest suite, a home office, a gym, or a rental-ready accessory dwelling unit, depending on what your family needs.

Basements have their own headaches, and this is where it pays to hire someone who’s done it before. Moisture is the big one. So is a proper egress window if you want a legal bedroom down there, along with insulation and getting the ceiling height and lighting to a point where the room doesn’t feel like a basement anymore. We deal with the permits, the waterproofing, and the build, so you’re not left with a nice-looking room sitting on a damp slab.

If you’ve got unfinished space downstairs, a basement remodel is usually the cheapest way to add real living area to your home. Tell us what you’re picturing.

Remodeling Contractors in Issaquah, WA

Issaquah has no shortage of remodeling contractors. The hard part is finding one who picks up the phone, finishes when they said they would, and does the work to code. As remodeling contractors in Issaquah, WA, that’s the bar we hold ourselves to.

We’re licensed and insured, and we follow the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, which matters on any home built before 1978 where lead paint might get disturbed. You can read about that federal requirement on the EPA’s RRP program page. A contractor who shrugs that off is cutting a corner you don’t want cut in your house.

What working with us looks like: one person you deal with from the first quote to the final walkthrough, a written scope so you know exactly what’s included, and a straight answer when something costs more than you hoped. We’d rather give you the real number up front than surprise you with a change order later.

If you’re weighing up home remodeling contractors in Issaquah, get a quote from us and from a couple of others too. We like our odds in that comparison. As your home remodeling contractor in Issaquah, WA, we’d rather earn the job on a fair look than talk you into it. Start here.

Firm Remodeling LLC
26424 233rd Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Phone: (206) 773-8264
Email: firmremodeling@gmail.com
License #: FIRMRRL783PU
Serving Renton, Kent, Maple Valley, Covington, Black Diamond, Hobart, and Issaquah, WA.

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A Miller

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Vasile is an honest, competent worker with good prices who gets the job done. Easy to communicate with. Definitely a five star contractor!! My project included drywall removal, replacement, and painting (walls and ceiling) as well as exterior 2nd story painting.

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Radu Oprea

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Everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely focused on what we wanted for our bathroom remodel—not just trying to push a sale. We were on a tight timeline, and I was a little concerned about whether it would get done in time. But the entire crew exceeded expectations. They were prompt, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The final result is absolutely stunning—we're so happy with how everything turned out. Best of all, the project was completed on time and within budget.

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Ligo Dojo

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We recently had our bathroom remodeled by Firm Remodeling, and the results are fantastic! The team was professional, courteous, and did a great job keeping us informed throughout the entire process. They transformed our space with a beautiful walk-in shower, new flooring, and a modern toilet. It was great to see the progress along the way, and they had no problem with us snapping photos during the transformation. Highly recommend Firm Remodeling for anyone considering a bathroom upgrade! Thank you!

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Dejalee Feliz

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We had our bathroom remodeled and were blown away by the quality—especially the tile work, which turned out beautifully. Overall, the team did an excellent job. We're already thinking about bringing them back for our upcoming kitchen renovation. Highly recommended!

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Tim DeLapp

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I hired Firm Remodeling LLC initially to do some repair work where a shower had leaked. His estimate was reasonable, the work completed promptly, and very high quality. Vasile has also done drywall repairs, trim installation, and many small repairs for me. I plan on using his services in the future for more drywall installation and also some exterior painting. Thanks for the great work!

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Cameron Hunter

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I had the sincere pleasure of working with Vasile to remodel our primary bathroom and repair our kitchen ceiling, both of which had fallen victim to water damage. The results he delivered were nothing short of fantastic, greatly exceeding my expectations. From the beginning, Vasile stood out with his communication and focus on doing the work right, not simply doing the bare minimum that had contributed to the problems in the first place. He addressed all my questions, went through multiple rounds of alterations to the plan, and was very patient while we worked with my insurance provider. When it came time to start the project, he was flexible with scheduling, completing the project in two phases to work around my family's holiday plans. He was prompt and communicative throughout. I felt I always knew what was going on and what to expect on a given day. Vasile took very good care of our home, ensuring floors, walls, cabinets, etc... were protected and the work was well-contained, leaving the areas pristine. He also kept the disruption to a minimum, making it easy to be in the house while work was ongoing. The amount of effort he and his crew put in and the attention to detail throughout was simply incredible. They delivered awesome results and a great experience. Pricing was very fair and fully justified. Vasile delivered exceptional results that are above and beyond what I was expecting. Both the repair and remodel work turned out amazing! It's basically impossible for me to tell that anything ever happened to the kitchen, and the bathroom looks fantastic! A significant improvement over the original. I highly recommend Vasile. He is an extremely capable and dedicated professional and I'd welcome working with him in the future. Thank you Vasile!

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A Calfee

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For many years, Vasile and Firm Remodeling has been my family’s go-to crew for our apartment and residence renovations and repair jobs. From the initial consultation to the final touches, Vasile’s dedication to understanding and meeting our needs was evident no matter the size of our projects, big or small. He listens carefully to feedback, made adjustments accordingly, and quickly recreates a space that is functional and modern. His work on our recent apartment unit has exceeded all expectations, transforming a dark and dated space into something bright and inviting that our tenants can be proud to call home. And Vasile is a super nice guy and a pleasure to work with. You won’t be disappointed with Firm Remodeling.

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Handyman Rescue Team

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Since 2022, we've had the distinct pleasure of partnering with Vasile and his exceptional team at Firm Remodeling on a variety of residential and commercial remodeling projects. Their unwavering professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and steadfast commitment to quality have been consistently evident in every endeavor we've undertaken together. Beyond their technical expertise, Vasile's team brings a collaborative spirit and proactive approach, anticipating challenges and providing innovative solutions that enhance the project's outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Firm Remodeling to anyone seeking top-tier residential or commercial remodeling services!

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Minki Jeong

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Perfect job ever we had before, one of my friend introduced Vessie to repair our house and very satisfied his job. We will definitely ask them to additional jobs I need later! Thank you for your passionate and detailed job for us!

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Blake Matthews

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Really loved the work and the timeliness of the project I had done on my house. Very great to work with

About us

To us a home is more than walls and floors. It’s where your actual life plays out, so we don’t build something and vanish. We listen first, work out what you’re really after, and stay on it until the last detail is right.

Every project matters to the people living through the dust and noise, and we treat it that way. A new kitchen, a refreshed bathroom, a whole house reworked, we put the same care and craftsmanship into the parts you’ll see and the parts you never will. What we’re after is a home you’re happy to walk back into at the end of the day.

Want to know more about us and how we work? Read our full story.

Issaquah Remodeling FAQs

Do you offer remodeling near me in Issaquah?

Yes. We’re based in the area and work all over Issaquah and the surrounding King County towns, including Sammamish, Newcastle, Renton, Kent, and Covington. If you’re close by and not sure we reach your street, just ask.

How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost in Issaquah?

It comes down to size, finishes, and how much of the layout you’re changing. A bathroom refresh costs a lot less than a full primary-suite rebuild, and kitchens work the same way. We give you real numbers after walking your space, not a vague range over the phone.

Are you a licensed remodeling contractor?

Yes. We’re a fully licensed residential contractor in Washington (LIC #: FIRMRRL783PU) and insured. On homes built before 1978 we follow the EPA’s lead-safe RRP rules.

How long does a remodel take?

A bathroom can be a few weeks. A kitchen or basement usually takes longer, and a full-home renovation longer still. We give you a realistic timeline before we start and keep you in the loop as we go.

Do you handle permits?

Yes. We pull the permits and handle inspections, so the work is done to code and on the books, which protects you when you go to sell.