Bathroom Remodeling in Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek

Bathroom remodeling in Roswell is mostly about what you cannot see. The tile, the vanity and the fixtures are what people notice, but a bathroom lasts because of the waterproofing behind the tile, the slope of the shower floor and a fan that actually moves damp air out of the house. We build those parts first and to the same standard whatever finishes you pick, so a modest bathroom holds up as well as a lavish one.

What a bathroom remodel covers

• The shower or tub. A tub-to-shower swap, a larger walk-in shower, a new tub, or the same tub with new surrounds.
• Waterproofing. A continuous waterproof layer behind the shower walls and under the shower floor, sloped to the drain and tested before any tile goes up.
• The vanity and the fixtures. A new vanity, top, sink, faucet, toilet and mirror, set at heights that suit the people who use the room.
• Light and air. Better lighting at the mirror, and a fan that vents outside, sized for the room and wired to run long enough to clear the steam.

The bathrooms we see in North Fulton

A lot of the bathrooms we open in Roswell, Alpharetta and Johns Creek share a few patterns. Primary bathrooms often have a large corner tub nobody uses and a small shower beside it, and the owners want one generous shower in their place. Hall bathrooms often have a tub-and-shower combination with tile that has started to crack or lift. Georgia summers are humid, so a fan that vents into the attic, or no fan at all, shows up as mildew on the ceiling and peeling paint. We check the fan’s path on the first visit.

Under old tubs and showers we often find a slow leak that has been working on the subfloor for years. That is why the estimate explains how hidden damage is handled before any demolition starts.

How a bathroom remodel goes

We measure, plan the layout and pick the finishes with you. The vanity, the fixtures and the tile are ordered before demolition, so the room is out of use for the shortest time we can manage. Then the old bathroom comes out, the floor and the framing are checked and repaired, and the plumbing and wiring are moved or updated. The waterproofing goes in and is tested, the tile setter lays the floor and the walls, and the vanity, the fixtures, the glass and the lighting go in last.

Accessibility and planning ahead

If someone in the house has trouble with a tub edge, or you plan to stay in the house for many years, a few changes now make a big difference later. A curbless shower, blocking in the walls for grab bars, a comfort-height toilet and a wider door cost far less during a remodel than after it. We note these options on the estimate with their prices so you can choose.

Living through it

If this is your only bathroom, we plan the stages so you have a working toilet each evening and tell you which days you will need a shower elsewhere. Dust barriers go up at the door, the floors to the bathroom are covered, and the crew cleans up at the end of each day.

Your written estimate

The price shows the tile, the fixtures, the plumbing, the waterproofing and the permit on their own lines, so you know what you are paying for behind the walls as well as on them. Owners in the Alpharetta area often pair a hall bath with the primary bath, and we price them together so the second room costs less. Planning a kitchen remodel too? Tell us and we will plan both at once.

Bathroom remodeling by town

• Bathroom remodeling in Roswell, GAFrom the older homes near the historic district to the brick-front colonials in the swim-and-tennis neighborhoods: closed-in kitchens, original bathrooms and basements waiting to be finished.
• Bathroom remodeling in Alpharetta, GATwo-story homes with builder-grade kitchens, bonus rooms over the garage and walk-out basements: remodels that make the house fit how the family lives now.
• Bathroom remodeling in Johns Creek, GALarger homes on wooded lots with room to grow: primary suite additions, finished basements and kitchens opened to the family room.

Questions about bathroom remodeling

• Can you replace a tub with a walk-in shower?

  Yes, and it is one of the most common bathroom projects we build. The drain moves to suit the shower, the floor and walls are waterproofed, and a low or level entry goes in if you want one. If it is the only tub in the house, we talk through resale before you decide.

• How long will the bathroom be out of use?

  A hall or guest bathroom often takes two to three weeks on site, and a primary bathroom a little longer. Your written schedule shows the working days, and if it is your only bathroom we plan the work so a toilet is back in use each evening.

• What happens if you find water damage behind the tile?

  We stop, show you photos and explain what it means. The repair goes in a written change order with its price, and you sign it before we fix it. Hidden damage is common under old tubs and showers, so the estimate tells you up front how it is handled.