▸ Plan it

Find your planning range.

Pick the project, the size, and the finish level. You get a planning range in about thirty seconds, then a clear next step. It's a starting point, not a quote.

▸ The planning range

Start with a number

These ranges are anchored to real Whatcom County projects. Your real number comes from a consultation, before any demolition.

What are you planning?

▸ Investment

What projects tend to run

The published ranges by project type. The finder above narrows these to your project.

Kitchen remodelRefresh up to a full remodel

Most run $25,000 to $85,000

Bathroom remodelGuest bath up to a primary suite

$13,000 to $55,000

ADU & garage conversionGarage conversion up to a detached unit

$120,000 to $450,000

Whole-home remodelAround $150 to $250 a square foot

Commonly $300,000 to $500,000

New constructionCustom home, hard cost on your lot

$400 to $550 a square foot

Commercial & tenant improvementInterior build-out

$90 to $200 a square foot

▸ Where your money goes

What a remodel dollar buys

A typical split. When a bid comes in surprisingly low, this is usually where a category got cut.

Labor35%Skilled crews. The largest share on most jobs.
Materials30%Lumber, fixtures, and the finishes you pick.
Project management12%Sequencing the trades and holding the schedule.
Contingency9%Set aside for what older homes hide until the walls open.
Design & planning8%Drawings, selections, and a real scope before demo.
Permits & fees6%City or county permits and inspections.

▸ Older homes

Will your home hide surprises?

A 30-second check for the hidden conditions common in older Bellingham and Whatcom County homes.

Soft spots, a musty smell, or visible dry rotCommon in wet PNW homes. We check the framing and envelope before we price anything.
Old siding with no rain-screen gapA drainage gap behind siding is what keeps walls from rotting here.
Knob-and-tube or two-prong wiringOften needs updating for a remodel to pass inspection and be safe.
Single-pane or painted-shut windowsAffects comfort, moisture, and what the remodel should include.
Galvanized or original plumbingCan surface once the walls are open. Worth planning for up front.
Little insulation or poor ventilationDrives moisture problems and energy cost in our climate.

Tick anything you have noticed. Nothing here is a dealbreaker. It just helps us scope the job honestly before any demolition.

Ready for a real number?

Tell us about the project. We'll walk it, scope it honestly, and give you a real estimate before any demolition starts.

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