Bathroom Remodeling in Atlanta, GA

Most of what makes a bathroom last is hidden once the job is finished. When Precision Remodeling plans bathroom remodeling in Atlanta, the first conversations are about the parts you will never see again: the waterproofing behind the shower tile, the condition of the floor framing and the routes the drain and supply lines take. The finishes you pick sit on top of those decisions.

This page walks through what we check, the choices you will make and how the written estimate describes the work.

Waterproofing comes before anything you can see

Grout and tile shed most water, but not all of it. Over years of daily showers, moisture reaches whatever is behind them, so a shower needs a continuous waterproof layer: a sheet or liquid membrane over backer board, or a traditional liner beneath a sloped mortar bed. The layer has to turn corners, wrap the curb and seal around the valve and showerhead pipes.

Shower floors need a steady slope to the drain so water never sits in a low corner. With a new pan, filling it and letting it stand before tile is set is a simple way to prove it holds. Tub surrounds and the wall behind a freestanding tub deserve the same care, since splashing reaches more of the room than people expect.

Fixture spacing and the swing of the door

A bathroom can look fine on paper and still feel tight in use. We measure the distance from the toilet to the walls and the vanity, the clear space in front of it, and the path from the doorway to the shower. Those numbers decide whether a larger vanity or a wider shower is realistic.

Door swing is part of the same check. An inward-swinging door that hits the toilet or blocks a vanity drawer is a daily irritation, and changing to an outswing or pocket door is far easier while the walls are open. Shower doors get the same test, so they open fully without striking a towel bar or the toilet tank.

The fan location, the tile edge at the doorway and the vanity width are drawn in at this stage too, because each one limits where something else can go.

What the open floor and walls show

Once old finishes are removed, the subfloor gets a close look. Dark or soft areas around the toilet flange and the tub drain are common signs of long, slow leaks, and that damaged wood has to be cut out and replaced before any tile goes down. Tile is rigid, so a floor that bounces will crack grout lines and eventually tiles.

The studs around the shower and toilet are checked for rot and bowing, and for places that need extra blocking for a niche, grab bars or glass hinges. We also confirm the drain and supply locations against the new layout. Corrections like these are needed before the visible finish work begins, and they belong in the written scope rather than being discovered mid-job.

Choosing a vanity and top that fit the room

The vanity is often the largest single selection. Width is limited by the toilet clearance and the door, while depth affects how easily people pass by. Drawer bases usually store more than doors, though the drawers must be notched around the drain and supply lines.

Countertop options include quartz, natural stone and solid-surface or cultured marble tops with an integrated sink. Faucet drilling, backsplash height and sink style are decided with the top, and stone tops are typically templated once the cabinet is level and secured. If the floor or shower involves a lot of tile, our page on tile installation in Atlanta covers those choices.

Plumbing permits in Atlanta

Atlanta spans parts of Fulton and DeKalb counties. The city’s Office of Buildings requires a permit to install, repair or replace plumbing, and its ATL311 guidance says applications go through the Accela Citizen website and homeowners may apply for their own. The city’s inspection information lists an underground inspection among trade inspections and notes that single-family inspections may be done in person, by video or by approved third-party inspectors.

How the estimate describes the work

A useful estimate answers four questions in plain language: what is being removed, what is being kept, which new materials are going in, and how they will be installed. It should also name who supplies the fixtures, how the rest of the house is protected and what is excluded.

The work itself follows a predictable order. The room is protected and stripped, rough plumbing, electrical and fan changes are made, and waterproofing goes on before tile. The shower layout and the ventilation are settled in that early phase, while the vanity, top, toilet, glass and trim arrive later. Before the last walkthrough, we confirm that every light works and that the cabinets and niches ended up where they were drawn. If a hidden problem changes the scope, the change is priced in writing before work continues.

Questions about hidden conditions

Is tile backer board waterproof on its own?

No. Cement board and similar backers tolerate getting wet without falling apart, but water passes through them. In a shower they need a waterproof membrane, either applied over the board or installed as a liner behind it. That membrane is what keeps moisture out of the wall framing, which is why it matters more than the tile chosen for the surface.

What happens if rot is found under an Atlanta bathroom floor?

The damaged subfloor is cut out and replaced, and any weakened joists are reinforced, before tile or other flooring goes down. We look for the source of the leak as well, because replacing wood without fixing a failed wax ring or drain connection only resets the clock. The repair is written up as a change with its cost before it proceeds.

Should the vanity be chosen before the tile?

It helps. The vanity width and height decide where the mirror, lights and outlets go, and its footprint can affect where floor tile starts and how much is needed. Choosing it first also lets the plumber set drain and supply heights to suit the cabinet and the sink style.

Start with what is behind the walls

Call 404-409-4448 and tell us about the Atlanta bathroom you want to change, including any leaks or soft spots you have noticed. We can schedule a visit to measure the room, look at the conditions that affect the work and put together a written estimate. You can also read about our other remodeling services in Atlanta.