Bathroom Remodeling in McDonough, GA

A bathroom proposal is worth reading slowly. It is the document you will both return to when a question comes up halfway through the job, so every line should mean the same thing to you as it does to us. When Precision Remodeling prepares a proposal for bathroom remodeling in McDonough, we go through it with you in person, section by section, before anything is scheduled.

Reading the proposal line by line

A clear proposal follows the order of the work: protection and demolition, rough plumbing and electrical, framing repairs, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, glass, trim and cleanup. Each line should be specific enough that two people reading it would picture the same result. “Install tile” says little; “install porcelain floor tile over an uncoupling membrane, with a marble saddle at the door” leaves less room for surprise.

Look for what is missing as well as what is written. If the fan, the light fixtures or the paint are not mentioned, ask whether they are included.

Allowances and owner selections

Some proposals use allowances for items not yet chosen, such as tile or a vanity. An allowance is a set amount carried in the price; if your final pick costs more or less, the difference is added or credited. Allowances keep a project moving while you shop, but they work best when the amount reflects the kind of product you actually want.

Items you buy yourself should be listed too, with a note on who receives and inspects them and what happens if one arrives damaged.

The shower, the fan and the tile transitions

The shower layout appears in the proposal as a description and on a drawing: dimensions, entry, valve and showerhead position, niche, bench and the waterproofing method. Ventilation should be its own line, naming the fan location and where the duct ends outdoors.

Tile transitions are easy to overlook in a proposal. The doorway threshold, the edge where wall tile stops and the meeting point of floor tile and shower curb each need a stated detail, whether that is a stone saddle, a metal profile or a bullnose edge.

Vanity, lighting, storage and glass

Vanity sizing, lighting and storage are tied together on the plan. The vanity’s width sets the mirror and light positions, and storage such as a recessed medicine cabinet or a linen cabinet needs wall space reserved for it.

The shower glass configuration, the lighting fixtures and the hardware and accessories should be confirmed before ordering, since changing them later can alter dimensions, blocking locations or the order of work. Frameless glass, for example, needs solid backing at the hinge side and is measured after the tile is finished. For help comparing the tile itself, see tile installation in McDonough.

Drains, supplies and wet-wall framing

The proposal should state whether the drain and supply locations stay or move. Keeping them in place keeps the plumbing simpler; relocating them adds work that should be described specifically. The studs behind the shower and vanity are checked once demolition exposes them, and any repair they need is written up and priced before it is done.

Plumbing permits and inspections in McDonough

McDonough is in Henry County. The city’s Building & Inspection Division reviews plans, issues permits, including plumbing permits on its own application form, and inspects construction in the city. Next-day inspections must be requested before 4 p.m. A bathroom remodel that alters plumbing is the kind of job to raise with the division at the start.

Responsibilities, protection and the final check

The proposal should spell out material responsibilities, how the path to the bathroom is protected, and what cleanup happens daily and at the end. These details rarely cause trouble when they are written down and often do when they are not.

Once measurements, conditions and selections are confirmed, the job is scheduled. At the final review, the finished room is checked against the proposal one line at a time, and anything that does not match is corrected.

Questions about proposals and inspections

What is an allowance in a bathroom proposal?

An allowance is an amount included in the price for an item you have not chosen yet, such as tile, a vanity or light fixtures. When you make the final selection, the price is adjusted up or down by the difference. Allowances are useful when you need more time to shop, as long as the amount is realistic for the products you have in mind.

How are inspections scheduled in McDonough?

The city’s Building & Inspection Division handles inspections of construction in McDonough. According to the division, a next-day inspection must be requested before 4 p.m. The division also issues plumbing permits on its own application form, so plumbing work in a bathroom remodel goes through the same office.

What should I ask when reviewing a remodeling proposal?

Ask what is included that you might assume is not, and what is excluded that you might assume is. Check who supplies each fixture, how hidden damage will be priced, and how changes you request are documented. If a line is vague, such as “misc. trim,” ask for it to be described more specifically before you sign.

Go over your project with us

When you are ready, call 404-409-4448 and tell us about the bathroom you have in mind. We can visit your McDonough home, measure the room and walk through a written proposal with you line by line.