Bathroom Remodeling in Dunwoody, GA

Where each fixture sits decides how a bathroom feels long after the paint dries. A toilet tucked too close to the vanity, a shower entry that faces the door or a valve placed under the showerhead are all small layout mistakes that become daily annoyances. That is why, when remodeling a bathroom in Dunwoody, Precision Remodeling settles the fixture positions and the shower layout before any selections are made.

Moving a fixture on paper costs nothing; moving it after the tile and vanity are ordered is another matter, so the drawing comes first.

Placing the fixtures and the shower

We start by drawing the room to scale with the toilet, vanity, tub or shower and the entry door. The toilet needs clearance at its sides and in front, the vanity needs space for drawers to open, and there should be a comfortable path between them. If the shower is getting larger, those clearances show whether the other fixtures need to shift.

In the shower itself, the valve is ideally placed where it can be reached from outside the spray. Showerhead height, a handheld sprayer, a bench and a niche are decided at this stage, while the walls are still a drawing rather than tile.

Underneath and behind: subfloor, framing and drains

After demolition, the subfloor is checked for soft spots, water staining and areas that flex. Studs around the shower and toilet are examined for decay and bowing, and blocking is added where grab bars, glass or a heavy mirror will mount. The drain and supply locations are matched to the new layout.

None of this can wait until after the tile is set, so each repair gets its own line in the written scope. The entry door gets another look at this point, since the framing can still be changed for an outswing or pocket door.

Vanity and top selections

The vanity and top go together. A floating vanity makes a small room look larger and simplifies mopping; a floor-standing cabinet holds more. Quartz tops need little upkeep, natural stone needs sealing, and a one-piece top with an integrated sink avoids a seam. The faucet determines how the top is drilled, so it is chosen at the same time.

Confirming deliveries before demolition

Before the bathroom is taken out of service, the delivered materials are compared with the approved design: vanity size and finish, tile color and quantity, valve and fixture model numbers. Catching a wrong tile shade, a missing valve trim or a cracked top at this point means the replacement can be ordered while you still have a working bathroom.

If tile is a large part of the project, our page on tile installation in Dunwoody covers layouts, materials and preparation.

Ventilation, tile transitions and the work order

The exhaust fan and its duct are addressed during rough-in, so the fan vents outdoors and is sized for the room. Tile transitions at the doorway, curb and tub are planned at the same time, since the new floor height affects the threshold. The sequence then continues: waterproofing, tile, the vanity and top, fixtures, glass and trim.

The written scope should also say who moves contents out of the bathroom, who receives deliveries, how debris is removed and who handles final cleanup. At the end, the niche shelf, the curb and the glass are looked at once more to confirm water sheds back into the shower.

Permits in Dunwoody

Dunwoody is in DeKalb County. According to the city’s trade components page, a stand-alone plumbing repair is covered by a single trade component permit, which can be issued over the counter, and work may not begin until the city issues it. The city’s permits and inspections FAQ says permits are issued to owners only if they are contractors holding the proper license or occupy the home being altered, and photos are not accepted in place of inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Dunwoody homeowner pull the permit for a bathroom remodel?

According to the city’s permits and inspections FAQ, Dunwoody issues permits to owners only if they are contractors holding the proper license or occupy the home being altered. An owner who lives in the house may therefore apply, while a landlord who does not live there would need a contractor to apply. The city also does not accept photos in place of inspections.

Is a floating vanity practical for a family bathroom?

It can be. A wall-mounted vanity leaves the floor open, which makes mopping easy and a small room look larger. It holds less than a floor-standing cabinet, though, and it needs solid blocking in the wall to carry the cabinet, the top and anyone leaning on it. The drain and supply lines also have to sit at a height the cabinet can hide.

Why check materials before the old bathroom is removed?

Because a missing or wrong item can leave the room unusable for longer than planned. Comparing the delivered vanity, tile and fixtures with the approved selections, including model numbers and tile shade, catches errors and shipping damage while the existing bathroom still works. Replacements can then be ordered before demolition rather than in the middle of it.

Get the layout right first

Give us a call at 404-409-4448 with the changes you have in mind. We can set a time to measure the room and talk through where each fixture should sit, then send a written estimate.