Bathroom Remodel Sammamish WA | Bathroom Renovation by Luxury Construction

Sammamish homeowners choose walk-in showers for the clean modern look and daily comfort. The worry is also real: hidden leaks, water on the floor every day, and a remodel that keeps asking for more money after demo. A walk-in shower works long term only when it is treated like a full system: structure, waterproofing, drain and slope, glass, and airflow.

Most common fears in Sammamish

• Leak behind tile and mold growth you see too late
• Water escaping the shower area and damaging floors
• Fan that is loud but still leaves humidity and odor
• Demo surprises: rotten subfloor, old plumbing, walls not straight
• Low quote that turns into constant change orders

What makes a walk-in shower feel premium

Sammamish cost drivers

• Tile complexity, patterns, and miter edges
• Niches, benches, and waterproofing details
• Glass size and hardware grade
• Drain type and whether drain relocation is required

Sammamish remodel stress usually comes from coordination problems: missing materials, late decisions, and scope that is not written in detail. When the scope is clear and selections are made early, the job moves fast and pricing stays stable.

Typical Sammamish remodel flow

• Planning and selections: 1 to 3 weeks depending on decision speed
• Demo and evaluation: 1 to 3 days
• Framing and rough plumbing and electrical: 2 to 7 days
• Waterproofing and cure: 1 to 3 days
• Tile work: 4 to 12+ days
• Vanity, fixtures, trim, paint: 2 to 6 days
• Glass and final punch: 1 to 5 days depending on lead time

Where homeowners accidentally trigger change orders

• Adding niches, benches, linear drains, or special edge details after pricing
• Changing tile layout after waterproofing starts
• Moving plumbing locations without a written scope and allowance
• Late glass decisions that create delays or rework
• Hidden subfloor damage discovered after demo

How to keep pricing predictable in Sammamish

Curbless showers are popular in Sammamish because they look clean and feel accessible. The hidden truth: curbless fails when the shower is built like a standard shower and the curb is simply removed. Curbless needs planning from framing and drain height. Otherwise you get water escape, standing water, and moisture problems over time.

Pros

• Modern look and easier entry
• Better for accessibility and long-term living
• Makes many bathrooms feel larger

Cons and real risks

• Higher cost because floor structure often needs modification
• Splash risk increases with minimal glass designs
• Slope must be precise or water will sit and stain
• Not every floor framing layout supports curbless without extra work

When curbless works well in Sammamish

• Enough depth to build correct slope without creating a doorway trip edge
• Drain plan matches tile size and slope approach
• Glass layout controls splash in real daily use

Cost reality

• Curbless typically costs more than a curb shower because of floor work and drain constraints
• Linear drain and drain relocation can add significant cost and must be priced upfront

Shower niches are requested in most Sammamish bathrooms, but they also create corners and shelves where water sits daily. A niche is only a luxury feature when it is sloped, reinforced, and waterproofed as part of the system.

Common niche regrets

• Too small for real bottles
• Flat shelf that collects water stains
• Bad placement because stud layout was ignored
• Extra cost because it was added late

Cost drivers

• Niche count and size
• Trim detail, miter edges, and tile layout
• Extra waterproof reinforcement at corners

Tile is not waterproof. Grout is not waterproof. A shower survives long-term because of the system behind the tile: substrate, sealed seams, reinforced corners, valve penetrations, and a correct drain connection. In Sammamish, this is where you protect your investment.

Common waterproofing approaches

• Sheet membranes: controlled seams and consistent thickness
• Liquid membranes: strong when applied at correct thickness and allowed to cure
• Preformed pans: clean install, must match drain and the full system

Sammamish pricing ranges

• Waterproofing labor and materials often $1,900 to $5,200+ depending on size and system
• Complex showers often $4,000 to $8,500+ depending on details
• Subfloor repair and leveling can add $600 to $3,800+ after demo

Drain choice should happen before tile selection. A center drain often works best with mosaic floors because mosaics follow slope. A linear drain can look premium and allow a single slope, but it requires high precision and correct installation. In Sammamish, drain relocation is a common cost driver when people want a new layout.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Standard drain replacement: often $200 to $700+ in parts plus labor
• Linear drain upgrade: often $900 to $3,000+ depending on floor rebuild
• Moving drain location: often $1,200 to $4,800+ depending on structure

Frameless glass is a common upgrade in Sammamish bathrooms. The wrong configuration creates daily splash and constant cleaning. Glass also requires straight walls and proper blocking behind tile. Measurement should be done after tile is finished to avoid gaps and poor door fit.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Simple glass door: often $1,300 to $2,900+
• Custom enclosures: often $2,800 to $6,700+
• Premium hardware and coatings add cost but reduce daily maintenance

A lot of bathrooms in Sammamish still have one ceiling light. That creates face shadows at the mirror and makes tile look dull. Layered lighting is the fix: task lighting at the mirror, ambient ceiling lights, and optional accent lighting. Dimmers are a small upgrade that changes daily comfort.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Swap fixture: often $200 to $550 labor plus fixture
• Add recessed light: often $350 to $950 each depending on access
• Add dimmer: often $150 to $350 each

A common regret is choosing tile based on store lighting. In Sammamish homes, natural light, ceiling height, and lighting temperature can shift how tile and grout look. The safe method is to test samples in the bathroom under morning and evening light, and keep a consistent lighting temperature across fixtures.

Practical rules

• Use consistent color temperature across all bathroom lights
• Test tile samples in your bathroom, not just in a store
• Gloss reflects and can glare, matte hides spots better
• Choose grout color after you see tile under your lighting
• Add dimmers for comfort and a premium feel

Large tile looks clean and modern, but demands flatter walls and better prep. Mosaic floors handle slope and often improve traction. In Sammamish, budget surprises happen when wall leveling, pattern layouts, niche details, and miter edges were not priced upfront.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Tile material: often $3 to $30+ per sq ft
• Complex shower tile labor: often $6,800 to $20,000+ depending on size and detail
• Wall leveling and prep: can add $600 to $4,800+ after demo

A vanity upgrade in Sammamish should improve daily storage and durability. Cheap boxes swell in humidity. Better cabinets keep alignment and feel solid. Plan drawer storage, outlet locations, and faucet reach so the vanity works, not just looks good.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Vanity product: often $900 to $7,000+
• Countertop and sink: often $650 to $4,200+
• Install labor: often $700 to $2,100+

Bidets are popular for comfort. The two mistakes in Sammamish remodels are skipping the outlet plan and keeping old shutoff valves. A remodel is the best time to do it clean, so you do not see cords and you do not risk leaks later.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Toilet install labor: often $250 to $650
• Add outlet near toilet: often $350 to $1,000+ depending on access
• Replace shutoff and supply: often $150 to $450

A good Sammamish bathroom remodel includes electrical planning: enough outlets, proper GFCI protection, dimmers for comfort, and fan controls that actually remove moisture. Skipping this planning creates cords and humidity damage over time.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Add outlet: often $250 to $700+
• GFCI: often $150 to $350 each
• Dimmers: often $150 to $350 each

Plumbing becomes a hidden cost when old valves and drains fail after you disturb them. In Sammamish remodels, the best practice is to replace questionable shutoffs and set the shower valve position correctly while walls are open. That prevents expensive leaks after the bathroom is finished.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Shower valve replacement labor: often $500 to $1,800+ depending on access
• Moving plumbing: often $1,700 to $6,700+ depending on scope
• Drain relocation: often $1,200 to $4,800+ depending on structure

Fixtures are a daily touch point. In Sammamish, choose faucets with available parts and reliable cartridges. If you keep old shutoff valves, you risk leaks after install. The remodel is the cheapest time to do the valves, supplies, and clean mounting right.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Faucet product: often $120 to $650+ each
• Install labor: often $250 to $700 each
• Replace shutoff valves and supplies: often $150 to $450 per set

Bathroom windows can be great for daylight, but they also create a moisture risk zone. Rot at the sill and failed caulking are common. A remodel is the right time to evaluate the window area and fix it correctly, not just cover it with new trim.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Minor trim and sealing repair: often $250 to $950+
• Window replacement: often $1,200 to $3,900+ depending on size and access

Bathroom paint is not just color. It is prep, moisture resistance, and ventilation. In Sammamish, paint failure is usually caused by a fan that does not actually remove humidity. Pair a moisture-resistant paint system with a ventilation upgrade and the walls stay clean longer.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Bathroom paint labor: often $450 to $1,700+ depending on scope
• Prep for damaged surfaces adds cost based on patching and moisture history

A transition at the bathroom doorway shows craftsmanship. The clean result needs correct finished floor height planning and the right trim profile. In Sammamish remodels, a rushed transition often cracks or looks like an afterthought.

Common mistakes

• Height mismatch creating a trip edge
• No movement allowance causing grout cracks
• Random trim piece that does not match the home

A mirror is part of the vanity system, not a random decoration. In Sammamish bathrooms, the best results come from matching mirror scale to the vanity width and planning lighting to avoid face shadows. Poor sizing makes even expensive finishes look wrong.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Standard mirror install: often $150 to $450
• Large custom mirrors vary by size and type

Ventilation is what protects your remodel. In Sammamish, we often see fans that are loud but weak, or ducting that is crushed or routed poorly. Even a strong fan fails if it vents into the attic. A quiet strong fan plus a timer or humidity sensor keeps the room dry and reduces odors.

Sammamish cost ranges

• Fan replacement with existing duct: often $350 to $1,050+
• New ducting or long run: often adds $600 to $2,500+
• Humidity sensor or timer: often $150 to $400