Bathroom Remodeling in Cumming, GA

Ask anyone who has lived through a leaking shower and they will tell you the tile was never the problem. The damage happened behind it. That is why Precision Remodeling approaches bathroom remodeling in Cumming by planning the waterproofing and the fixture spacing first, and treating the finishes as the last layer of a well-built room.

Here is how the planning, the checks and the work itself fit together.

Why waterproofing gets the most attention

Grout is porous, and even dense porcelain tile has joints that let some water through. In a shower, that water needs somewhere to go other than the wall cavity. A waterproof membrane, applied as a sheet or a liquid over the backer board, or a liner set beneath a sloped mortar bed, carries it to the drain.

Weak points are predictable: inside corners, the seam where the wall meets the floor, the curb, a niche and every place a pipe comes through. Each needs reinforcing or a preformed piece. A flood test of the shower floor, done before tile, confirms the pan holds water before it is covered.

Spacing fixtures so the room works

Fixture spacing decides how comfortable the bathroom feels. The toilet needs clear space at each side and in front of the bowl, the vanity needs room for drawers to open fully, and the shower entry should not compete with the door. A shower that grows by six inches can push the toilet or vanity over, so every fixture is drawn on the same plan.

The door is checked against those positions too. If it clips the vanity or the toilet, switching hinge sides, using an outswing door or installing a pocket door may solve it, and those changes are much simpler while the walls are open.

Inspecting the subfloor and wet-wall framing

The subfloor gets examined as soon as the old flooring is removed. Water staining, delamination in plywood or soft areas near the toilet and tub tell us where repairs are needed. Tile and stone need a rigid, flat base, so these spots are fixed first.

The studs behind the shower and vanity are reviewed as well, along with where the pipes come through. Studs may need straightening or sistering, blocking may be added for a grab bar or glass door, and pipes may need adjusting for the new fixtures. These corrections happen before the visible finish work begins, and they appear in the written scope as specific items.

Choosing the vanity and countertop

Picking the vanity and top together avoids mismatches. A freestanding vanity on legs makes a small room feel more open, while a cabinet that sits on the floor gives more storage. Wall-hung vanities simplify cleaning but need solid blocking behind the drywall to carry the weight.

For the top, quartz is popular because it does not need sealing, while natural stone offers one-of-a-kind patterns. The sink style, faucet holes and backsplash are settled with the top. Painting the walls in a finish that stands up to humidity usually follows the install; our interior painting page for Cumming has more on that.

Inspections inside Cumming city limits

Cumming is in Forsyth County. Inside city limits, the City of Cumming Planning & Zoning Department issues construction permits, inspects trade work in all phases and issues certificates of occupancy. The city’s inspections page says requests must be made by phone no later than the day before, with the permit card posted at the site, and its list of required inspections includes under-slab plumbing and plumbing rough-in and final.

From demolition to final trim

1. Cover floors and protect the route from the door to the bathroom.
2. Remove the fixtures, tile and drywall scheduled for replacement.
3. Make rough changes to plumbing, wiring and the fan, settling the shower layout and the ventilation route.
4. Install backer, waterproof and flood test the shower.
5. Set tile, grout and seal.
6. Install the vanity, top, toilet, glass, trim and accessories.

The last review covers the lights and the storage pieces, compared one by one with the drawing. If you change a selection or hidden damage appears along the way, the change is written up and priced before the crew proceeds.

Questions about showers and inspections

Which plumbing inspections does Cumming require?

According to the City of Cumming inspections page, required inspections include under-slab plumbing and plumbing rough-in and final. Requests must be made by phone no later than the day before, and the permit card has to be posted at the site. The Planning & Zoning Department handles permits and trade inspections inside city limits, so it can confirm what applies to a specific bathroom.

What is a shower pan flood test?

After the waterproofing is installed on the shower floor, the drain is plugged and the pan is filled with water, which is left to stand for a period. The water level is checked to make sure it has not dropped and that no moisture shows up below. It confirms the pan holds before tile covers it, when a leak would be much harder to fix.

Can I keep my existing tub and replace everything else?

Often, yes, if the tub is in good condition and you like its size. The tub is protected during demolition, and new wall tile and waterproofing are tied into its flange. Keep in mind that an older tub may not match new fixtures, and replacing it later means removing the surrounding tile, so it is worth deciding before work begins.

Ask about your shower

To discuss a bathroom project in Cumming, call 404-409-4448. If the current shower has leaked or the grout keeps staining, mention it, and we can schedule a visit to measure and prepare a written estimate.