Kitchen remodeling · Seattle & Eastside

A new kitchen, built right behind the walls.

Cabinets and counters are what you see. We also fix what's behind them: the range hood duct, the insulation in open walls, the gaps around pipes and the air leaks into the attic above.

Cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting
Range hood ducted to the outside
Open walls insulated and sealed

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The problem

The best time to fix a kitchen's hidden problems is when it's torn open

A kitchen remodel opens walls, floors and ceilings that stay closed for decades. That's when you find the range hood that only recirculates, the exterior wall with no insulation, the gap around the sink drain where mice come up from the crawl space, and the old recessed lights leaking warm air into the attic. Close the walls without fixing those, and the new kitchen inherits them.

We remodel kitchens with the same eye we bring to attics and crawl spaces, because those spaces sit right above and below the room. Along with cabinets, countertops, flooring and lighting, we look at ventilation, insulation and air sealing while everything is exposed. You get a kitchen that looks new and also cooks cleaner, stays warmer along the outside wall and gives rodents fewer ways in.

**FIG. 01**Super Attic Solutions team member with a homeowner in the driveway

Warning signs

Signs your kitchen is ready for a remodel

Looks matter, but these are the problems that usually tip people into a remodel.

SIGN 01
Grease and steam hang in the air
A hood that recirculates or vents into a cabinet leaves moisture and cooking residue in the house. A ducted hood carries it outside.
SIGN 02
Cold cabinets on the outside wall
Cold, drafty cabinets or a chilly floor usually mean little or no insulation in that wall or the crawl space below.
SIGN 03
Droppings under the sink
Mice and rats follow pipes up from the crawl space. Gaps around supply lines and drains are a common way in.
SIGN 04
Worn surfaces and a cramped layout
Swollen cabinet bases, failing counters and too little workspace are signs the room has outlived its setup.

How we do it

How a kitchen remodel goes with us

Four stages, with photos of what we find inside the walls.

01
Walkthrough and scope
We walk the kitchen with you, talk through what you want changed and check what the house allows: walls, plumbing, electrical and the space under the floor. We also look in the attic and crawl space nearby. Then we write up a scope and estimate, and we handle any permits the work needs.
02
Demolition and what's behind it
Old cabinets, counters and finishes come out, and we protect the rest of the house from dust. With the walls and floor open, we photograph what we find, such as missing insulation, water damage or rodent entry points, and go over it with you before anything gets covered up.
03
Building it back
We insulate open exterior walls, seal gaps around pipes and wiring, and run the range hood duct to an exterior cap. Then the new cabinets, counters, flooring, fixtures and lighting go in. Recessed lights under an attic get airtight housings so they don't leak warm air upward.
04
Final walkthrough
We go through the finished kitchen with you, check doors, drawers, fixtures and the hood, and fix anything that isn't right. We clean up the work area and leave you photos of what went into the walls and ceiling, which is useful for future owners and future projects.

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What you get

What a kitchen remodel can include

Scope of work
Cabinets and counters	Removal of the old and installation of the new
Flooring	New flooring, with subfloor repair where water has damaged it
Lighting	Fixtures and recessed lights, airtight where they meet an attic
Range hood	Ducted to an exterior wall or roof cap, not into the attic
Exterior walls	Insulated and air sealed while the drywall is off
Pipe penetrations	Gaps around drains and supply lines sealed against rodents
Attic and crawl space	Checked above and below the kitchen during the job
Photos	Before, during and inside-the-wall photos for your records

**FIG. 02**Super Attic Solutions van parked at a two-story Pacific Northwest home

Puget Sound homes

Kitchens in Seattle-area homes

Many kitchens around Seattle and the Eastside sit over a crawl space and under an attic, with an outside wall behind the sink. That arrangement is where trouble collects. In older Seattle bungalows and mid-century ramblers, the kitchen's outside walls often have little or no insulation. In 1970s through 1990s Eastside tract homes, the range hood often just recirculates. Through the long wet season, cooking moisture that stays inside adds to condensation on windows and in the attic. Roof rats and Norway rats both find their way up from crawl spaces along plumbing. A remodel is the cheapest moment to fix all of it.

Pricing

What shapes the price

Kitchens vary more than almost any room. These are the biggest factors.

FACTOR 01
Layout changes
Keeping the sink, range and fridge where they are costs less than moving plumbing, gas or electrical.
FACTOR 02
Cabinets and countertops
Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets, and the counter material you pick, move the price the most.
FACTOR 03
What's behind the walls
Water damage, rot or old wiring found during demolition has to be fixed before the kitchen goes back together.
FACTOR 04
Hood and ventilation route
A short run to an outside wall is simpler than ducting through a ceiling and out the roof.
FACTOR 05
Size of the room
More cabinet runs, more counter and more floor mean more material and labor.

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FAQ

Kitchen remodeling: questions we hear

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Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?

It depends on the work and your city. Replacing cabinets and counters in place often needs no permit. Moving walls, plumbing, gas lines or adding circuits usually does. Rules differ between Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland and the county areas, so we check what your project needs and handle the permits before work starts.

Can my range hood vent into the attic?

It shouldn't. A hood that dumps into the attic or a soffit fills that space with moisture and grease, which leads to mold on the roof sheathing and wet insulation. The duct should run in smooth metal to a proper exterior wall or roof cap. We fix this whenever we find it.

Is it worth insulating the walls during a kitchen remodel?

Yes, if the exterior walls are open. Adding insulation to an open stud bay is quick and inexpensive compared with any other time. It makes the outside wall warmer, reduces condensation behind cabinets and can help the pipes on that wall in a cold snap. Once drywall goes back up, that chance is gone.

Why do you look at the crawl space during a kitchen remodel?

Because the kitchen floor sits right above it. We check for water damage under the sink and dishwasher, sagging subfloor, missing insulation and gaps where rodents follow plumbing up into cabinets. Fixing those from below while the kitchen is open saves a second project later.

Can I stay in the house during a kitchen remodel?

Most people do. We seal the work area to keep dust down and keep a clear path through the house. You'll be without a kitchen for part of the project, so many families set up a temporary station with a microwave, a kettle and a fridge in another room. We'll talk through the sequence at the start.

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