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Full Home Remodeling in Bellevue & the Eastside

Our design-build whole-home renovation service provides a single in-house team to manage design, permitting, and construction from the initial sketch through the final walkthrough.

Renovision Design & Build manages whole-home renovations throughout Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, and the greater Seattle Eastside. We coordinate all rooms, trades, and permits under one contract, eliminating the need for you to manage multiple professionals.

Before construction begins, you will review a photorealistic AI 3D rendering of your finished home, ensuring the scope, layout, and finishes are finalized and agreed upon in advance.

TYPICAL TIMELINE

12–56+ weeks

INVESTMENT RANGE

$150k – $250k+

SCOPE

Design + build

What Is a Full Home Remodel and When Do You Need One?

A full, or whole-home, remodel is not the same as just updating a kitchen or bathroom. It involves renovating several rooms or even the entire home at once, including the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, flooring, systems, and sometimes structural or exterior features. Instead of working on one room at a time and waiting between projects, everything is done together as a single, coordinated effort.

Homeowners usually decide on a full home remodel instead of updating rooms one by one in these situations:

They bought the home with plans to renovate, which is common with older Eastside houses from the 1970s to 1990s, and several rooms need updates before or soon after moving in.
A growing family or one with multiple generations living together needs to change the floor plan, not just update the look.
The home’s original systems, like electrical, plumbing, or HVAC, need to be replaced no matter which rooms get a cosmetic update.
They want to prepare the home for sale and need a full renovation to reach a certain price point.
Remodeling one room at a time would mean living through construction several times over a few years, instead of just once.

Why Whole-Home Renovations Need a Design-Build Contractor

A full home remodel involves more permits, more trades, and more planning than a single-room project. You need to schedule the kitchen crew, bathroom crew, electrician, and structural engineer so their work does not overlap or cause delays. If the architect and contractor are from different companies, you end up coordinating between them whenever a design change affects the budget or permit process.

Renovision’s design-build approach handles all of that coordination for you:

You get one contract and one timeline for every room in your project. There are no separate bids or schedules to juggle between different trades.
Our own crews handle the main trades. This means fewer handoffs to subcontractors, fewer scheduling gaps, and direct accountability for quality.
We use AI 3D visualization to show you the entire home before construction starts. You can see how the kitchen, living space, and every affected room will fit together before any walls are removed.
We take care of all permit requirements for you. As your licensed general contractor (WA #RENOVDB768D7), we handle the entire permit review process so you do not have to worry about it.

Our Whole-Home Renovation Process

Consultation and Vision Planning

We walk through the entire home with you, covering every room in the project. Together, we discuss your goals, must-haves, and budget before any design work begins.

Custom Design and AI 3D Visualization

Our design team creates a full-home layout and material plan, then brings it to life with photorealistic AI 3D renderings. This lets you explore the finished home, room by room, before you commit to construction.

Permitting

Whole-home projects almost always need several permits, such as building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and sometimes structural. As your licensed general contractor, we handle all permit submissions and management. We take on the permit liability, so you do not have to.

Construction and Project Management

Our in-house team coordinates the work across every room and trade. You will have one project manager as your main point of contact for the entire project, rather than a different foreman for each room.

Final Walkthrough and Quality Assurance

We review each room with you, comparing it to the approved 3D plan and punch list, before we consider the project complete.

Full Home Remodeling Projects Across the Seattle Metro

2026 COST GUIDE

Full Home Remodel Cost in Bellevue & the Eastside

Typical 2026 full home remodeling cost ranges and timelines in Bellevue and the Eastside
Project Scope	Typical Cost Range	Timeline
Cosmetic whole-home refresh Finish updates without major layout changes	$150,000–$250,000	4–6 months
Full renovation with layout changes Walls, building systems, and updates throughout the home	$250,000–$400,000	6–9 months
Full renovation with structural work or addition Major structural modifications or added living space	$400,000–$500,000+	9–14+ months

Can We Stay in the Home During a Full Remodel?

It depends on the scope of your project. Many whole-home renovations are done in zones, such as starting with the kitchen and one living area, then moving on to bedrooms and bathrooms. This way, you can stay in an unaffected part of your home during some of the work. If the project involves every room, removing structural walls, or taking the house down to the studs, you will usually need to move out during the main construction phase. This phase often lasts 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the details. We will review which parts of the project require you to be out of the house during our consultation, so you know what to expect before you choose a start date.

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Full Home Remodel FAQ

How much does a full home remodel cost in Bellevue?

Whole-home renovations in the Bellevue/Eastside area typically cost between $150,000 and $500,000 or more, depending on the project scope. Cosmetic updates without moving walls are at the lower end ($150K–$250K). Projects involving layout changes, structural work, or additions generally range from $250K to $500K or more. The main cost drivers are the extent of floor plan changes, removal of load-bearing walls, and the level of finishes selected. Only a detailed, itemized estimate tailored to your project will provide an accurate cost. The ranges above are for initial budgeting and do not constitute a quote.

How long does a whole-home renovation take?

A cosmetic whole-home refresh with no layout changes typically takes 4 to 6 months from permit issuance to final walkthrough. Projects involving floor plan reconfiguration or system upgrades usually require 6 to 9 months. If structural work or an addition is included, expect a timeline of 9 to 14 months or longer, primarily due to the permit review process. Using a design-build approach can shorten the timeline compared to hiring separate architects and contractors, as permit drawings are prepared for approval and construction from the outset.

Do we need to move out of the house during a full remodel?

Not always. Many whole-home projects are completed in phases, allowing part of the house to remain livable during construction. If the project affects every room at once or involves removing structural walls, you will likely need to move out for 6 to 12 weeks during active construction. We outline which phases require you to vacate during the initial consultation, so you can include this in your planning.

What’s the difference between remodeling room by room and doing a full home remodel?

Room-by-room remodeling requires multiple construction phases, often over several years, with separate permits and crews for each project. A full home remodel coordinates all rooms, trades, and permits as a single project. This approach is typically faster overall and less disruptive than completing several separate renovations over time, even though the construction period is longer.

Do you handle all the permits for a whole-home renovation?

Yes. A full home remodel typically requires separate building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits, as well as a structural permit if walls are being moved. As your licensed Washington general contractor (WA #RENOVDB768D7), we handle all permit submissions and management. Permit liability remains with us. You can verify our license at the WA L&I contractor lookup linked below.

Get a Free Whole-Home Consultation

We’ll walk through your home, discuss the scope and budget, and present a 3D concept of the completed renovation before you commit to the project.