The Island’s Premier Remodeling Experts
Elevate your island living experience. Iconiq Construction delivers high-end custom home renovations tailored to the unique aesthetics of Mercer Island. From maximizing Lake Washington views in contemporary estates to updating mid-century classics, we provide uncompromising quality and visionary design.
Overcoming Local Challenges
Remodeling on Mercer Island requires more than just building skills; it demands a deep understanding of local ordinances, waterfront regulations, and logistical planning. Here is how we solve the most common hurdles:
Many of the island's original homes feature closed-off rooms that block natural light. We specialize in structural wall removal, opening up your living spaces to capture sweeping lake views and create a seamless flow for entertaining.
Mercer Island strictly protects its natural beauty. Our local architects and planners expertly navigate critical area ordinances, shoreline management rules, and tree retention requirements to keep your project compliant and on track.
The Island's design review and permitting processes can be incredibly rigorous. We act as your dedicated liaison, handling all architectural drafting, engineering, and city communications to ensure swift approvals.
Winding streets and tight waterfront lots require meticulous staging. We coordinate every material delivery and strictly manage contractor parking to minimize disruption to your neighbors and maintain a tidy job site.
Our Expertise
Whether you are transforming a waterfront property on West Mercer Way or updating a family home in the First Hill neighborhood, our experienced team executes every phase of your renovation flawlessly.
Craft the ultimate culinary space. We design bespoke kitchens featuring European frameless cabinetry, integrated luxury appliances, and massive waterfall islands perfect for hosting guests or enjoying a quiet morning coffee.
Create a personal spa retreat. Our bathroom renovations feature floating custom vanities, programmable radiant heating, freestanding soaking tubs, and curbless wet rooms wrapped in premium tile and stone.
Expand your home without leaving the island. We seamlessly integrate second-story additions, expanded master suites, and bright sunrooms, carefully matching your existing architectural style and respecting setback rules.
Breathe new life into your interiors. We manage full home transformations, including structural beam installations, modern fireplace refacing, sophisticated lighting schemes, and meticulous finish carpentry.
Enhance your home’s weather resistance and curb appeal. We install high-end James Hardie siding, architectural metal paneling, natural cedar finishes, and large-scale performance windows to frame your views.
Shield your investment from the PNW elements. We provide premium roofing solutions, including architectural composite shingles, standing-seam metal systems, and comprehensive waterproofing layers for flat or low-slope roofs.
Enjoy flawless walls with our Level-5 drywall application. Our painters use ultra-premium, low-VOC products designed to maintain their pristine finish and resist the unique moisture conditions near the lake.
Maximize your outdoor lifestyle. We build custom multi-level Trex decks, elegant stone patios, and fully equipped outdoor kitchens designed for year-round enjoyment and waterfront entertaining.
We deliver visually striking and structurally sound concrete work. From decorative stamped driveways to heavily engineered retaining walls necessary for sloped island topography, our concrete services are built to last.
Transform your foundation with luxury materials. We install wide-plank European oak, premium engineered hardwoods, and high-end LVP, ensuring perfectly leveled subfloors for a flawless, squeak-free finish.
Add versatile space to your property. We design and construct beautifully appointed Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) that serve as perfect guest houses, private offices, or flexible living quarters for multi-generational families.
Reclaim your lower level. We turn underutilized basements into spectacular living areas, incorporating full waterproofing, egress windows, custom wine cellars, home theaters, or private fitness studios.
Ready to build your dream home from the ground up? Our custom home division manages total teardowns and new builds, delivering bespoke architectural masterpieces on some of the island's most coveted lots.
Create a personalized outdoor oasis. Our comprehensive backyard design-build services include custom fire features, covered living areas, structural pergolas, and integrated landscaping tailored to the island's ecosystem.
Your dream space is just a conversation away. Fill out the form below, and one of our dedicated project managers will reach out within 24 hours to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation at your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Given the island’s premium real estate, renovations usually involve top-tier finishes and complex logistics. A luxury kitchen remodel often ranges from $50,000 to $100,000+, while major structural overhauls or waterfront additions scale based on engineering needs. We provide a completely transparent, line-by-line estimate before any work begins.
Mercer Island does allow Accessory Dwelling Units to help maximize property use, but strict guidelines dictate size, height, and setbacks—especially on lots near the water or critical areas. Our team conducts a thorough zoning analysis to ensure your DADU project meets all local compliance standards.
Minor aesthetic upgrades like painting or swapping out cabinet doors don’t require permits. However, anything involving moving walls, altering plumbing/electrical systems, or making exterior changes triggers the City of Mercer Island’s permitting process. We handle all documentation and submissions on your behalf.
Yes, expanding upward is very common on the island to preserve limited lot space and improve lake views. This process requires a detailed structural engineering review to verify the foundation can bear the extra load, which our architects and engineers manage entirely.
The timeline varies by project scope and current city review times. Interior remodels might take 4 to 8 weeks for approval, while complex additions or properties under Shoreline Master Program review can take several months. We proactively manage the process to avoid unnecessary delays.
Absolutely. Waterfront properties on Mercer Island are subject to stringent state and local shoreline codes. We have the expertise to navigate these environmental protections, managing everything from impervious surface calculations to proper drainage, ensuring your lakeside remodel is fully compliant.
