Most Kenmore bathrooms were built with a standard 5-foot alcove tub-shower combo. For the 45-year-old homes common here, these combos are showing their age: cracked fiberglass, mildewed grout, outdated tile, and valves that barely work.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 Kenmore, where homes average $700,000, shower remodel projects range from $6,000 for a basic upgrade to $18,000 for a high-end custom shower with steam, body sprays, and premium stone.
Kenmore occupies a picturesque position at the northern tip of Lake Washington where the Sammamish River meets the lake, and this waterfront setting defines the community's character and remodeling preferences. The city's Lakepointe neighborhood along the western shore of Lake Washington features stunning view homes and waterfront properties where premium kitchen and bathroom remodels are common. The Kenmore neighborhood surrounding the historic Kenmore Air Harbor — the nation's largest seaplane base — blends nostalgic small-town character with modern residential development. Inland neighborhoods along Juanita Drive NE and 73rd Avenue NE contain 1960s and 1970s ramblers and split-levels with modest kitchens and single bathrooms typical of their era. The Burke-Gilman Trail, which runs through the heart of Kenmore, attracts active families who appreciate the city's combination of outdoor recreation access and proximity to both Kirkland and Bothell. The Inglewood and North Kenmore neighborhoods offer a mix of housing ages on larger lots with mature landscaping. With a median home value around $700,000 and a community that values both natural beauty and quality living, Kenmore homeowners invest thoughtfully in kitchen and bathroom renovations that enhance their connection to the waterfront lifestyle.
Our shower remodels include complete waterproofing with the Schluter Kerdi system — this is non-negotiable in the Pacific Northwest. We see too many Kenmore homes with hidden mold damage from showers that relied on outdated waterproofing methods.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.
Kenmore's location at the outfall of Lake Washington creates specific bathroom remodeling considerations. The water table is higher here than in surrounding hillside communities, and some properties near the Sammamish River confluence experience seasonal groundwater rise that affects basement and ground-floor bathroom plumbing. Sump pump verification and backflow prevention should be standard components of any Kenmore bathroom renovation below grade. The city's seaplane harbor heritage adds character to the community, and some homeowners near Kenmore Air incorporate nautical design elements — porthole mirrors, ship-lap wall panels, marine-grade hardware — that give bathrooms a lakeside lodge quality. The 1960s-1970s homes that form the bulk of Kenmore's housing stock typically have single full bathrooms that families have outgrown, making second-bathroom additions one of the most requested projects.
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