Most Edmonds bathrooms were built with a standard 5-foot alcove tub-shower combo. For the 50-year-old homes common here, these combos are showing their age: cracked fiberglass, mildewed grout, outdated tile, and valves that barely work. The #1 upgrade we do is converting that tub combo to a spacious walk-in shower. In Edmonds, where homes average $750,000, shower remodel projects range from $6,000 for a basic upgrade to $19,000 for a high-end custom shower with steam, body sprays, and premium stone.
Edmonds is one of Puget Sound's most charming waterfront communities, where the historic downtown along Main Street, the Kingston ferry terminal, and the sandy beach at Brackett's Landing create a seaside village atmosphere unmatched in the region. The Bowl — the downtown residential district surrounding the commercial core — features a delightful mix of early 1900s Craftsman homes, 1940s cottages, and mid-century bungalows where kitchen and bathroom remodels must navigate older plumbing and electrical systems while preserving the neighborhood's character. The Westgate neighborhood offers 1960s and 1970s homes with Puget Sound views that are being renovated for modern living. Perrinville and Meadowdale Beach neighborhoods on the south end combine natural beauty with homes that range from modest ramblers to custom-built view properties. The Five Corners area at the city's eastern edge contains more suburban-style developments from the 1980s and 1990s. Edmonds' residents tend toward classic, coastal-influenced design choices — white shaker cabinets, natural stone surfaces, subway tile with interesting grout colors, and nautical hardware details that nod to the city's maritime identity. With a median home value around $750,000, Edmonds remodeling projects balance respect for the city's character with the functional demands of modern living.
Our shower remodels include complete waterproofing with the Schluter Kerdi system — this is non-negotiable in the Pacific Northwest. We see too many Edmonds homes with hidden mold damage from showers that relied on outdated waterproofing methods. Beyond waterproofing, we handle everything: framing adjustments for curbless or zero-threshold entries, plumbing rough-in for rain showerheads and body sprays, custom tile installation, frameless glass enclosure fabrication and install, and accessories like built-in benches, recessed niches, and grab bars. One contractor, one timeline, one point of contact.
Edmonds' maritime proximity affects bathroom remodeling in tangible ways. Homes in the Bowl and along the waterfront experience salt air that corrodes standard chrome fixtures faster than inland locations — we recommend PVD-finished hardware in brushed nickel or matte black for these properties, which resists tarnishing in marine environments. The older homes in downtown Edmonds often have bathrooms with original hexagonal floor tile, clawfoot tubs, and porcelain knob fixtures that carry historic charm but provide minimal functionality. Many homeowners want to preserve the character while upgrading performance, which leads to hybrid designs: refinished original tubs paired with new exposed-pipe faucets, hex tile reproductions in modern sizes, and period-appropriate wainscoting with contemporary waterproofing behind it. The Edmonds ferry terminal connects to the Kitsap Peninsula, and the maritime traffic creates a subtle waterfront energy that influences bathroom design toward coastal palettes and natural textures.
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