Seattle’s Premier Remodeling Contractor
Upgrade your home to match your lakeside lifestyle. Iconiq Construction specializes in high-end custom home remodeling in Kirkland, bringing modern design, open layouts, and premium craftsmanship to classic mid-century ramblers and contemporary properties alike.
Problems We Solve
Kirkland is famous for its vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, but renovating a home here requires specialized local expertise. We design our construction processes around the specific needs of Kirkland properties:
We are experts in modernizing Kirkland's classic ramblers. We raise ceiling heights, install massive skylights, and remove outdated walls to inject natural light and create the modern open-concept layout your family deserves.
The City of Kirkland has some of the toughest tree protection laws on the Eastside. Our team includes local design experts who carefully map your root zones and plan foundations to ensure full code compliance without delaying your project.
Skip the bureaucracy. We handle the entire architectural drafting and engineering process, submitting plans directly through the City of Bellevue & Kirkland regional building portals to get your approvals pushed through smoothly.
Kirkland lots can be compact. We manage logistics down to the inch, utilizing smart material staging and strict working hours to maintain total respect for your neighbors and neighborhood parking rules.
What We Do
Whether you are modernizing a high-rise condo in Downtown Kirkland or expanding a multi-acre estate in Bridle Trails, our licensed crew handles every single phase of construction.
Maximize your kitchen’s footprint. We specialize in custom European-style frameless cabinetry, smart hidden appliances, and expansive islands with premium quartz countertops designed for busy mornings and evening wine nights.
Transform your old bathroom into a stunning, light-filled oasis. We install floating custom vanities, curbless walk-in showers with dual rainfall heads, premium freestanding soaking tubs, and programmable heated floors.
Don't move away from the neighborhood you love just because you need more space. We build beautiful master suite extensions, seamless second-story additions, and sunrooms that match your home's exterior perfectly.
Give your entire home a cohesive, modern look. Our team handles full structural wall removals, installs recessed LED lighting layouts, updates old fireplaces with sleek stone or tile, and crafts beautiful custom built-ins.
Upgrade your home’s defense against Pacific Northwest weather while boosting curb appeal. We install premium James Hardie fiber cement siding, natural cedar accents, architectural metal panels, and high-performance glass windows.
Keep your home safe and dry. We offer top-tier residential roofing services in Kirkland, including heavy-duty composite architectural shingles, modern standing-seam metal roofs, and flawless leak-barrier installations.
Achieve smooth, flawless walls with our Level-5 drywall finishing. We use high-end, low-VOC interior and exterior paints that resist fading and moisture, ensuring your home looks freshly painted for years to come.
Elevate your outdoor entertainment game. We design and construct custom low-maintenance composite decks (like Trex), clean concrete paver patios, and outdoor barbecue stations tailored for Northwest summers.
From structural retaining walls built for sloped properties to custom stamped-concrete driveways and walkways, our concrete work delivers maximum engineering strength and sharp, modern aesthetics.
Upgrade your home with wide-plank European oak, premium engineered hardwoods, or ultra-durable luxury vinyl plank (LVP). We professionally level subfloors for a rock-solid, squeak-free step.
Capitalize on Kirkland’s highly favorable backyard cottage laws. We build detached ADUs (DADUs) that function as beautiful, high-end micro-homes—perfect for rental income, home offices, or extended family.
Turn your dark, damp basement into everyone's favorite room. We provide complete waterproofing, egress window installation, and custom build-outs for home theaters, private gyms, or guest suites.
Have an old lot in Rose Hill or Juanita ready for a fresh start? Our custom home-building division manages everything from tearing down the old structure to designing and building a bespoke modern architectural masterpiece.
Take full advantage of your outdoor property. We design and construct comprehensive backyard environments, including covered outdoor living rooms with custom stone fireplaces, infrared heaters, integrated landscape lighting, and structural pergolas.
Stop putting off the living space you deserve. Let’s sit down and discuss your upcoming project. Fill out the form below, and an expert project manager will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your complimentary, no-obligation in-home estimate.
Questions & Answers
Kirkland is a highly desirable real estate market, and remodeling investments reflect that value. A premium kitchen remodel typically runs from $45,000 to $90,000+, while custom backyard builds or full home additions depend on structural engineering and material choices. We provide a complete, transparent cost breakdown upfront so you can make informed decisions.
Kirkland encourages the construction of detached ADUs to help with housing density. Generally, you can build a backyard cottage up to 800 square feet on a standard lot, provided you adhere to local height limits and boundary setbacks. During our first consultation, we run a full zoning audit on your specific property to map out exactly what is allowed.
Simple cosmetic updates (like replacing tile or painting cabinets) do not require a city permit. However, if your bathroom project involves moving plumbing lines, or if you are building a new custom deck higher than 30 inches off the ground, the City of Kirkland Building Department requires an approved permit. We manage 100% of this paperwork for you.
Yes, this is an excellent way to double your square footage without losing your backyard space. Adding a second story requires a structural engineering review to ensure your existing foundation can support the new weight. We handle both the engineering analysis and the structural reinforcement needed to make the addition completely safe.
Permit processing timelines can fluctuate depending on the city’s current backlog. Generally, straightforward internal remodels can take 4 to 6 weeks for approval, while major additions, new construction, or projects near the Lake Washington shoreline can take 2 to 4 months. We submit everything digitally and monitor the application weekly to keep it moving.
Yes. Properties located within 200 feet of Lake Washington are subject to strict Washington State Shoreline Management Act regulations. Our team understands the specific environmental protections, drainage plans, and impervious surface limits required to successfully execute high-end remodels along the Kirkland waterfront.
