Project Delays

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A long queue of homeowners outside a Seattle house under renovation, illustrating significant delays and high demand for contractors.

2026 Seattle Home Remodeling: Navigating Costs, Delays, and Scams

In Seattle, homeowners now face an average 8-12 month wait just to start a major renovation, a doubling of lead times from two years ago, as demand outstrips a shrinking pool of available contractors.

Ethan Rowe·July 20, 2026

Construction site with unfinished home, symbolizing skilled trades shortage causing project delays and increased costs for homeowners.

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Skilled trades shortage delays construction projects, raises costs.

By 2030, the United States anticipates 2.

Olivia Hart·May 7, 2026