The six-step remodel process, in detail
Every step below applies whether you're remodeling one bathroom or your entire home. Same team, same fixed-price contract, same warranty.
Free Onsite Consultation
45–75 min · No cost
We come to your home, listen to what you want, photograph the space, take rough measurements, and answer every question. No pressure, no obligation, no upsell.
- In-home walkthrough with the project manager who'll run your job
- Photos, measurements, and notes captured on-site
- Discussion of budget, timeline, must-haves vs nice-to-haves
- Clear next steps — usually a written estimate inside a week
Design & Selections
1–3 weeks
We turn your goals into a scope of work, materials list, and finish selections. You review a written spec before a single number is priced.
- Layout options, cabinet + counter selections, tile, flooring
- Trade coordination (plumbing, electrical, gas) planned upfront
- Realistic timeline that accounts for material lead times
- Visuals when they help — 3D renders or reference photos
Written Line-Item Estimate
3–7 business days
A fixed-price, line-item estimate — labor, materials, permits, disposal — nothing hidden, nothing hourly. You know the number before you commit.
- Every line broken out (demo, framing, tile, cabinets, install)
- Permit costs and inspection fees called out
- Payment schedule with milestone draws
- Financing pre-qual link included so you can budget the payment
Contract, Deposit & Financing
Same day
Sign the contract and choose how you pay. We accept credit cards, ACH, checks, cash, or monthly financing through Wisetack and Hearth (OAC, no project minimum).
- Fixed-price signed contract — no surprises mid-build
- Deposit + milestone draws (never pay for work not yet done)
- Wisetack / Hearth financing — 60-second soft-credit pre-qual
- Change orders always in writing, always signed before we start
Build
2–12 weeks (scope dependent)
In-house crews on site with a single project manager who answers your calls. Daily photo updates, a clean job site, and a real end-date.
- One project manager — same phone number the whole job
- Daily photo updates so you can watch progress from work
- Site protected, cleaned nightly, dust-controlled
- Permits pulled and inspections scheduled on our side
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
1–2 hours
Punch list, deep clean, and a workmanship warranty on everything we install. One-business-day response after the job is closed.
- Walk every surface together — nothing is 'done' until you sign off
- Manufacturer warranty pass-through on appliances and materials
- Workmanship warranty on our install labor
- One-business-day response on any post-job question
Financing
Financing available — on approved credit
No project minimum. Pre-qualify in minutes with a soft credit check that won't affect your score.
Primary partner
Wisetack
Pay monthly for remodels of any size
Wisetack offers homeowners simple monthly financing on approved credit. Pre-qualify in 60 seconds with no impact to your credit score, choose your terms, and pay us directly when the job is done.
Also available
Hearth
Compare multiple lenders in one place
Hearth matches you with home-improvement lenders competing for your project. Compare monthly payments side by side and choose the best fit — all with a soft credit pull.
Financing options are provided by third-party lenders. All financing is on approved credit (OAC). Rates, terms, and minimum loan amounts are set by the lender. Pre-qualification uses a soft credit pull that does not impact your credit score. Advanced Remodeling LLC is not a lender and does not make credit decisions.
Apply this process to your project
The six steps above are how we run every scope we perform. Pick your project type to see what's included and typical timelines.
Fast response
Estimate requests answered within one business day. Discovery calls scheduled within the week.
Workmanship warranty
Installations backed by our workmanship warranty; materials carry their manufacturer coverage. Read the warranty.
Licensed, bonded, insured
WA #ADVANRL813RC · $2M liability. Verify with WA L&I.
We run this process in your city
Every step above is delivered by our own project managers and crews — no hand-offs to unrelated subs.
Remodel process FAQ
How long does the whole process take, start to finish?+
Most kitchen remodels run 6–10 weeks on site plus 2–4 weeks of design and selections. Bathroom remodels are typically 3–6 weeks on site. Flooring is often 3–10 days. Full-home remodels vary widely — we'll give you a real timeline in the written estimate, not a guess on the phone.
Do I need to move out during the remodel?+
For single-room remodels (one bath, one kitchen, flooring), almost never. For whole-home or gut jobs, sometimes yes. During the free consultation we walk your specific layout and tell you honestly what's livable.
What if I change my mind mid-project?+
Change orders happen — we write them up in plain English with the price adjustment and timeline impact, and you sign before we touch the change. Nothing gets billed that you didn't approve in writing first.
Do you handle permits and inspections?+
Yes. Our team pulls permits, schedules inspections, and stays on-site for the inspector. You never call the city.
Can I finance the project?+
Yes — Wisetack (primary) and Hearth (secondary) on approved credit, no project minimum. Pre-qualification is a 60-second soft credit check that doesn't affect your credit score. Full details on the Financing page.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Advanced Remodeling LLC is a licensed WA general contractor (ADVANRL813RC), bonded, and carries $2,000,000 in general liability. You can verify us on the WA L&I portal.
Ready to start step one?
Free in-home design consultation, written line-item estimate, fixed-price contract, financing on approved credit. One-business-day response.
Licensed WA contractor ADVANRL813RC · Bonded · $2,000,000 insured