Home Remodeling in Kirkland, WA
NorthLight gives Kirkland homeowners one team for design and construction. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home remodels, additions, and ADUs are designed, managed, and built by the same remodeling, design-build, and construction company.
One Team From First Sketch to Final Walkthrough
Kirkland is part of NorthLight’s established Eastside service area, which also includes Bellevue, Redmond, and Woodinville. NorthLight Custom Builders was founded in 2014 by master builder Tony Collins and serves homeowners across King and Snohomish Counties. See every community we cover on our Areas We Serve page.
On a remodel, the hand-off between the people who design it and the people who build it is where details can get lost. NorthLight avoids that hand-off. Our designers, Project Developers, and Lead Carpenters work on the same team, so the layout you approve is planned around how it will be built, and the people managing construction already know the project.
For you, that means a single contract, a single point of contact, and a fixed-price Construction Agreement before work begins.
Kitchens, Baths, and Larger Remodels in Kirkland
Here is how NorthLight approaches the remodeling projects we design and build, grouped by the kind of change you are planning.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Kitchen remodeling can range from new cabinetry, countertops, and lighting to a reworked layout with relocated plumbing. Bathroom remodeling covers primary, guest, and family baths, planned around storage, tile, fixtures, and how each room is used. In both, our design specialists guide your selections and our construction team carries them out.
Whole-Home Remodels and Additions
A whole-home remodel coordinates changes across several rooms, such as opening up a floor plan, as one project with one schedule. When a home needs more square footage, an addition can extend a kitchen or add a bedroom or primary suite, designed to connect naturally with the existing house.
ADUs and DADUs
Whether it is attached to the house or built as a separate structure, an ADU or DADU is designed and built by the same NorthLight team that manages its construction, for uses such as family members, a home office, or a rental. Zoning and building code requirements for your property are checked early in pre-construction.
Aging in Place and Outdoor Living
Aging-in-place updates such as zero-threshold showers and wider doorways can be built into any remodel, and outdoor living projects such as decks can be planned alongside interior work.
Design-Build Project Management
Every project runs through NorthLight’s design-build process, with a Pre-Construction team coordinating design, engineering, permitting, and scheduling before construction starts.
Browse all NorthLight services.
How Design and Construction Stay Connected
The four stages below, Develop → Design → Construct → Complete, are how NorthLight keeps design decisions and construction management connected from start to finish.
Develop
After an introductory meeting and estimate, your team measures the space, meets with you onsite, and settles the layout, including any changes to walls, plumbing, or electrical.
Design
Concept layouts, selections, and any engineering, architectural, or permit needs are worked out next. Exact trade partner quotes and three budget checks produce a fixed-price Construction Agreement.
Construct
You meet your Lead Carpenter before work begins. A plan and schedule are set at the start of construction and updated regularly, and Buildertrend keeps the timeline, updates, and your questions in one place.
Complete
A final walkthrough confirms the project meets your standards and ours. Your 12-month workmanship warranty begins at completion.
The full breakdown is on Our Process.
Client Reviews
A selection of reviews from homeowners NorthLight has worked with across King and Snohomish Counties.
Read More Reviews“We hired Northlight Custom Builders to refresh our kitchen, baths, flooring, and fireplace tile surround. The process took a few months and the final results were amazing. “
Rob D.
“The crew at Northlight Custom Builders did a great job remodeling my kitchen! They looked for and rectified small problems before they became big ones! They listened to my concerns and were very responsive.”
Brenda B.
“NorthLight Custom Builders is the real deal, and exceeded all our expectations for our bonus room remodel. Tony and his team operate by creating a project plan and detailed estimate before they begin, so there are no surprises or delays.”
Kurt N.
What Sets NorthLight Apart
Design and Construction Under One Roof
Because NorthLight both designs and builds, pricing reflects real construction costs and nothing is lost between a separate designer and contractor.
Managed Jobsites
A Lead Carpenter oversees your project and is on the jobsite regularly, while your Project Developer stays involved from planning through the final touches. Learn more about the NorthLight difference.
Certified Builder Accreditation
NorthLight holds the Certified Builder accreditation from the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW). Team members also hold aging-in-place and Certified Remodeling Project Manager certifications.
Award-Winning Kitchens and Detached Structures
NorthLight’s 2025 NARI Region 6 (Northwest) Remodeler of the Year awards were in the Residential Kitchen and Residential Detached Structure categories. The company has also received a 2024 REX Award, a NARI Regional Contractor of the Year award, and Best of Houzz awards for Design and Service. See all awards and accreditations.
Kirkland Remodeling Questions
-
Yes. Kirkland is part of the Eastside area NorthLight serves, along with Bellevue, Redmond, and Woodinville. NorthLight is based in Mukilteo and works with homeowners across King and Snohomish Counties.
-
Yes. Our in-house design specialists help with layout and selections such as cabinetry, tile, fixtures, and lighting, and the same company manages construction through the final walkthrough.
-
It depends on your goals and budget. In your introductory meeting and during pre-construction, we look at how you use the house and whether the changes you want are connected. If several rooms are affected, planning them as one whole-home project keeps design, budget, and scheduling coordinated.
-
NorthLight designs and builds additions, attached ADUs, and detached DADUs. Zoning and building code requirements depend on the property, so they are reviewed early in pre-construction.
-
With design-build, one company handles design and construction under one contract. Because the plan is priced around how it will actually be built, NorthLight can provide a fixed-price Construction Agreement before construction begins.
-
Your Lead Carpenter oversees the work and is on site regularly, and your team provides regular updates and check-ins. In Buildertrend, you can follow the timeline, see updates, and ask questions as they come up.
-
Call 425-977-9661 or reach us through our contact page to schedule an introductory meeting. For questions about cost, timelines, and warranties, see our FAQ page.
Talk With Our Team About Your Kirkland Remodel
Planning a kitchen, bathroom, whole-home remodel, addition, or ADU in Kirkland? Our team would be glad to walk you through how NorthLight designs and manages a project from start to finish. Call 425-977-9661 or reach out online to schedule an introductory meeting.