City Cost Guide
Home Renovation Costs in Seattle, WA
Seattle sits at a 1.22x regional cost index in our dataset — above the national baseline. That affects every renovation project's price, from a quick $1,000 paint job to a full $40,000 kitchen remodel.
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Regional cost index
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Projects priced
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Seattle market snapshot
Seattle's construction labor market is strong demand from a growing population keeps contractor rates elevated, which is the primary driver behind its 1.22x cost index. On permitting: Seattle DCI permitting includes stormwater and drainage review that other metros in this dataset don't typically require. Climate-wise, Seattle sees mild, wet winters, dry summers, a relevant factor for timing exterior projects like roofing, siding, and painting.
All Projects
Seattle cost estimates by project
Exterior
Roof Replacement
$7,320 – $36,600
Exterior
Driveway Paving
$2,928 – $14,640
Exterior
Siding Replacement
$9,760 – $34,160
Exterior
Window Replacement
$7,320 – $25,620
Exterior
Exterior Painting
$2,440 – $10,370
Exterior
Gutter Installation
$1,098 – $2,928
Interior
Kitchen Remodel
$18,300 – $79,300
Interior
Bathroom Remodel
$7,930 – $36,600
Interior
Flooring Installation
$3,660 – $21,960
Interior
Interior Painting
$3,050 – $11,590
Interior
Basement Finishing
$21,350 – $73,200
Interior
Garage Conversion
$26,840 – $78,080
Interior
Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
$1,464 – $5,856
Interior
Countertop Installation
$1,220 – $7,930
Interior
Cabinet Refacing
$5,490 – $19,520
Outdoor
Deck Building
$5,490 – $27,450
Outdoor
Fence Installation
$2,745 – $10,980
Outdoor
Inground Pool Installation
$42,700 – $134,200
Outdoor
Tree Removal
$366 – $3,050
Outdoor
Patio Installation
$3,050 – $17,080
Outdoor
Retaining Wall Construction
$2,440 – $9,760
Structural
Foundation Repair
$3,050 – $18,300
Structural
Home Addition
$48,800 – $219,600
Systems
HVAC System Replacement
$6,710 – $19,520
Systems
Water Heater Replacement
$1,464 – $6,710
Systems
Solar Panel Installation
$15,860 – $39,040
Systems
Attic Insulation
$1,830 – $5,490
Systems
Electrical Panel Upgrade
$2,196 – $6,100
Systems
Whole-House Repiping
$5,490 – $19,520
Systems
Sump Pump Installation
$915 – $3,904
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Local Considerations
Permitting and climate in Seattle
01Climate: mild, wet winters, dry summers. This affects exterior project timing and material choice, particularly for roofing, siding, and painting.
02Permitting: Seattle DCI permitting includes stormwater and drainage review that other metros in this dataset don't typically require.
03Labor market: Seattle has strong demand from a growing population keeps contractor rates elevated, which is reflected in the 1.22x cost index applied throughout this site.
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