Kitchen Remodeling in Johns Creek, GA

Kitchen remodeling in Johns Creek starts with a condition survey: a careful look at the room before the scope is written, so problems are found before they can change the price. Backsplash details, sink and faucet placement and storage get extra attention, because those are the parts of the room you touch most.

What the survey finds then guides the selections and the written proposal.

Starting with a condition survey

The survey records what is there now: cabinet condition, wall and ceiling surfaces, the floor and how it meets adjoining rooms, and where the drain, water lines, gas line, outlets and switches are. We look under the sink for signs of past leaks and at the floor in front of the dishwasher for soft spots.

Photos and notes from the survey become the baseline for the written scope. If damage is visible before work starts, it can be priced at the beginning instead of appearing as a surprise mid-project.

Choosing a sink style and faucet

Sink style shapes the cabinet below it and the countertop around it. Undermount sinks leave a clean counter edge for wiping crumbs straight in, but they need stone, quartz or solid surface. Drop-in sinks work with almost any counter and are simpler to replace, and apron-front sinks need a base cabinet built for them, with added support for some heavy fireclay models.

The faucet comes next. A pull-down faucet needs clearance above for its spout and below for its hose, and a separate filtered-water tap or soap dispenser needs its own hole. Choose both before the counter is templated.

Backsplash details around the sink and window

The wall behind the sink often has a window, outlets and the most splashing. Decide whether tile runs up to the window sill, wraps the window opening or stops at a line that continues around the room. A low window sill may need a stone or tile sill piece so water does not soak into painted wood.

Outlets near the sink should fall at consistent heights within the pattern rather than cutting through a decorative band. Our Johns Creek tile installation page has more on backsplash layout.

Storage, swing paths and counter heights

Storage planning ties the layout together. Items used at the sink, such as dish soap, towels, trash and recycling, go within reach of it, dishes go near the dishwasher and cooking tools go by the range. Pull-out shelves in deep base cabinets keep the back of each cabinet usable.

The survey also measures door and drawer swing paths, finished counter heights and appliance openings before pricing is fixed. A thicker new floor, for example, raises every counter and can leave a dishwasher with too little room.

Countertop material and edge profile

Countertop samples are a good start, but also weigh upkeep and how the counter meets the backsplash and cabinets.

A honed or leathered stone finish hides fingerprints and water spots better than a polished one but can absorb oil more readily if it is not sealed. Mitered edges make a thin slab look thick, while a simple eased edge is durable and easy to clean.

What Johns Creek requires for plumbing and gas changes

The city’s permit checklist says repairing or replacing a plumbing fixture in the same spot needs no permit, while fixture work that alters piping, water heater replacement and gas piping do. Under the city code (Section 105-52), a permit is required before installing, altering, repairing or replacing a plumbing system, and an owner can get one only as a license-holding contractor or as the occupant of the structure.

A homeowner pulling a permit as homeowner-contractor must first complete and notarize an affidavit in person at City Hall, then apply through the city’s online portal.

How the proposal handles discovered conditions

A clear proposal lists included labor, included materials, the selections you are responsible for and known exclusions. Just as important, it explains how newly discovered conditions, such as rot under the old sink or wiring that has to be corrected, are handled before extra work proceeds.

The goal is a written scope that fits the kitchen as it really is. For other projects in the home, see our remodeling services in Johns Creek.

Gas line, sink and survey questions in Johns Creek

Do I need a permit to run a gas line for a new range in Johns Creek?

Yes. The city’s permit checklist lists gas piping among the work that needs a permit, along with fixture work that alters piping and water heater replacement. Swapping a fixture in the same spot does not. If you are pulling the permit yourself as homeowner-contractor, the affidavit must be notarized in person at City Hall before you apply online.

What does an apron-front sink require from the cabinets?

A base cabinet designed or modified for it, with a lowered or removed top rail so the front of the sink can show. The weight of fireclay or cast iron models often calls for added support inside the cabinet. Because the cabinet and countertop are built around the exact sink, have it on hand before cabinets are installed and counters templated.

What is a condition survey before a kitchen remodel?

It is a documented look at the room before the scope is written. It records cabinet, wall, floor and ceiling conditions, utility locations, signs of leaks and how floors meet adjoining rooms, usually with photos. The survey sets a baseline, so visible problems are priced from the start and anything found later can be compared against it.

Book a condition survey

Call 404-409-4448 to set up a condition survey of your kitchen. Once we have measured and documented the room, we can prepare a written estimate based on what the survey shows.