Bathroom Remodeling in Norcross, GA

Remodeling a bathroom means giving it up for a while. Before Precision Remodeling starts bathroom remodeling in Norcross, we talk through what that will mean for your household, which other bathroom you will use, and what needs to happen before the room is handed over to the crew. A little preparation makes the disruption much easier to live with.

Getting the household ready

If the house has another bathroom, plan for everyone to share it: staggered morning routines, a basket for toiletries, a spot for towels. If the bathroom being remodeled is the only one, raise it early, because it affects how the work is scheduled and may change which tasks are grouped together.

Pets and children are easier to manage when you know which rooms will see foot traffic and noise. We can tell you which days are likely to be loud, such as demolition and tile cutting, so you can plan around them.

Handing over the room

Before work begins, the bathroom should be empty: cabinets, drawers, the medicine cabinet, shelves, towel bars and anything hanging on the walls. On the first day, the floors on the way to the bathroom are covered, the doorway is sealed against dust, and the water to the room is shut off.

Old shutoff valves sometimes fail to close fully. If that happens, the water may need to be turned off at the main while new stops are installed, which is one reason to know where your main shutoff is before demolition.

Fixture spacing, the shower and door clearance

The layout is set before the room is released. Fixture spacing is drawn to scale, with clearance beside and in front of the toilet and room for vanity drawers. The shower layout covers size, entry, valve location and any niche or bench.

The drawing also shows the arc of each door. An entry door that clips the vanity or a shower door that hits the toilet tank is far easier to correct on paper than after installation.

Fan duct, subfloor and doorway height

Ventilation is planned with the layout. We trace the exhaust path from the fan to the outside. A duct that ends in the attic, or one that is long and crushed, gets replaced with a short run to an exterior cap.

The subfloor is checked once exposed, and soft or stained areas are replaced so the new tile has a stiff base. Tile transitions are planned at the doorway, where the new floor may sit higher than the hallway; a saddle or metal profile evens out the step, and the door may need trimming.

Vanity, lighting, tile and hardware

Vanity sizing is a trade between counter space and the walkway. Lighting is placed around the final vanity and mirror, with fixtures at the sides or above and a ceiling light for the rest of the room.

Hardware, tile and grout, and the vanity and top all affect upkeep and installation details, so they are chosen together and confirmed before ordering. Porcelain tile with a cement grout that is sealed is a common combination; epoxy grout resists staining but takes more care to install. Tile and grout pairings are discussed further on our Norcross tile installation page.

Norcross permits and inspection requests

Norcross is in Gwinnett County. The city’s Building Official reviews plans, issues building permits and inspects plumbing, fuel gas, heating and air conditioning work in the city. Inspection requests go through an automated phone line, and the city’s FAQ says inspections usually happen the next day when requested before 4 p.m.

Getting the room back

The written estimate describes the preparation standard, the installation work and the finish details, and lists anything excluded. Changes or hidden repairs are priced in writing before they are done.

Before the room is returned to you, the storage pieces are compared with the plan, the caulk lines are inspected, and every fixture, light and drain is tested. The protection comes up, the area is cleaned, and you get the bathroom back ready to use.

Questions about living through the remodel

Can we keep using the bathroom during a remodel?

Usually not once demolition begins, because the water is shut off and the floor and walls are open. If it is your only bathroom, tell us during planning. Depending on the scope, some work can be grouped to shorten the time without a working toilet, but the options depend on the room and should be agreed before the schedule is set.

How do I request an inspection in Norcross?

Norcross takes inspection requests through an automated phone line, and according to the city’s FAQ, inspections usually happen the next day when requested before 4 p.m. The Building Official inspects plumbing work in the city, so a bathroom remodel with plumbing changes goes through that office.

What should I remove from the bathroom before work starts?

Empty every cabinet, drawer and shelf, take down mirrors you want to keep, pictures and towel bars, and move rugs and hampers out. Clear a path from the entry door to the bathroom as well. Anything fragile in nearby rooms, such as framed photos on a shared wall, is safer packed away, since demolition can cause vibration.

Plan the handover with us

Call 404-409-4448 and let us know how your household uses the bathroom and whether there is a second one to fall back on. We can visit your Norcross home, measure the room and prepare a written estimate.