Luxury Master Bath Transformation — Bellevue, WA
High-end bathroom renovation featuring a curved freestanding soaking tub, continuous porcelain slab tile flooring, frameless glass walk-in shower enclosure, and modern matte black hardware.
Bathroom remodeling · Greater Seattle
BATHROOM REMODELING, BUILT TO CODE.Tile, plumbing, ventilation—the whole room, coordinated from start to finish.
We coordinate required permits, licensed trades, and inspections, giving you one point of contact from planning through completion.
Call AMBIZ · (425) 906-6488Washington-registered general contractor · AMBIZL*761CG
Project approach
WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN DEMO DAY AND YOUR FIRST SHOWER
Bathrooms bring plumbing, electrical, ventilation, waterproofing, and finish work together in a compact space. Improper work can lead to leaks, moisture damage, or subfloor problems later.
After demolition begins, we inspect exposed framing, plumbing, and subfloor conditions before rebuilding. Hidden conditions are sometimes discovered during demolition, especially in older homes.
Selected work
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Project inquiry
TELL US ABOUT THE BATHROOM
Age of the house, what you want changed, and when you want to start.
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How it goes
THE SEQUENCE
- 01
Walkthrough
On site
We review visible conditions, measure the room, and discuss likely hidden conditions based on the home’s age and construction.
- 02
Scope and estimate
Confirmed in the project schedule
We document selections, allowances, and the written scope, and identify potential change-order items before work begins.
- 03
Permits
Schedule varies
Permit timing varies by jurisdiction, project scope, corrections, and agency workload. We confirm current review estimates before scheduling construction.
- 04
Demo
Confirmed in the project schedule
Walls open. This is when hidden conditions show up.
- 05
Rough-in
Confirmed in the project schedule
We coordinate plumbing, electrical work, framing, and blocking, with required inspections before work is concealed.
- 06
Waterproofing and tile
Confirmed in the project schedule
We install the specified waterproofing assembly according to the system manufacturer’s requirements, followed by tile and grout.
- 07
Finish
Confirmed in the project schedule
Vanity, fixtures, trim, paint, fan, glass.
- 08
Final inspection
Schedule varies
Final inspections are scheduled with the agencies that issued the permits; responsible agencies differ by jurisdiction.
Typical planning ranges only. Actual timing depends on scope, jurisdiction, corrections, inspections, site conditions, weather, and material availability.
Before the estimate
WE COME OUT BEFORE WE QUOTE
A project manager reviews visible conditions, measures the space, and discusses scope, selections, access, and likely permit needs.
Permits & code
PERMITS: WHAT YOU NEED AND WHO HANDLES THEM
Within Seattle city limits, building and electrical permits are generally handled by SDCI, while plumbing permits are handled by Public Health — Seattle & King County. Other jurisdictions use different agencies.
WorkPermit
Cosmetic finish workMay be permit-exempt, while plumbing, electrical, structural, and layout changes may require permits. Verify the exact scope and address.
Moving a toilet, sink or shower drain. Adding a bathroom. New shower pan with a relocated drain. Water heater replacementPlumbing permit — Public Health, Seattle & King County
New or relocated outlets, a new exhaust fan, heated floor, new lighting, added circuitsElectrical permit — SDCI
Removing or adding a wall, changing a window opening, adding square footageBuilding permit — SDCI
Seattle has limited permit exemptions for certain minor repairs and alterations. We verify current scope and valuation rules with the applicable authority.
WHEN AN ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER GETS INVOLVED
Structural changes, additions, or work affecting foundations, egress, fire resistance, light, or ventilation may require professional design, depending on scope and jurisdiction.
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- Typical on-site schedule
- Confirmed after scope review, selections, permits, and material availability
- Layout change or repipe
- Scheduled after design and permit review
- Area
- Seattle · Eastside
- WA contractor registration
- AMBIZL*761CG
Questions
What homeowners ask us
Do I need a permit to retile my shower?
Cosmetic finish work may be permit-exempt, while plumbing, electrical, structural, and layout changes may require permits. We verify the exact scope and address.
What affects the timeline for a bathroom remodel?
Layout changes, trade scheduling, inspections, material availability and waterproofing cure times all affect the schedule. We plan the work in sequence and confirm timing for your project before construction begins.
What happens if you find hidden damage during demolition?
Demolition can reveal moisture damage, worn piping or ventilation problems. We document what we find and discuss any necessary changes to the scope, cost and schedule before additional work proceeds.
Can I live in the house during the remodel?
Often, yes, if another functioning bathroom is available. If this is the only bathroom, we discuss temporary arrangements before work begins.
Do you handle the permit paperwork?
We coordinate required permit applications and inspections and explain which contractor or trade is responsible for each filing.
Start with a conversation
Planning a bathroom project?
Call or email AMBIZ to discuss the property, priorities and timing.
Call AMBIZ · (425) 906-6488Washington-registered general contractor · AMBIZL*761CG