Kitchen remodeler in Tacoma, WA

Kitchen and bathroom renovation is the most requested work in North End Craftsman homes, where original or early-replacement layouts and finishes have reached the end of their useful life. These projects almost always involve water damage restoration as a first step, because decades of plumbing leaks and moisture intrusion have affected the subfloor and wall framing behind original tile and cabinetry. Addressing the damage before installing new finishes is what makes the renovation last.

Homes built from 1950 to 1970 in South Tacoma are at or past the age where even second-cycle roofing systems have exceeded their rated lifespan. Low-pitched roof sections on ramblers collect debris and moss faster than steeper roofs, and flashing at chimneys and roof-to-wall transitions on homes this age has typically failed or is near failure. Replacing the roof before leaks develop avoids the water damage restoration work that follows a failed roof in Tacoma's wet climate.

Original tile from the 1920s is sometimes structurally sound but almost always has grout failure that has allowed moisture to reach the substrate behind it. We assess the tile and the substrate condition before recommending removal or repair. If the substrate is deteriorated or there is moisture damage in the framing, the tile needs to come out so the damage can be addressed before new tile is installed.

Yes, and it is often the right approach on homes where both systems were installed at the same time and are failing together. On South Tacoma ramblers from the 1950s and 1960s, original or first-replacement roofing and siding often reach the end of their service life within a few years of each other. Replacing both at the same time ensures the entire exterior envelope is addressed and avoids the cost of mobilizing twice.

Northeast Tacoma has the city's newest housing stock, with homes built primarily after 1980, so renovation needs there tend to be first-cycle kitchen and bathroom updates and roofing replacement rather than full restoration projects. North End homes from the early 1900s require more extensive substrate assessment and water damage restoration before renovation finishes can be installed, because the homes have had decades longer to accumulate hidden moisture damage.