Decatur · DeKalb County
Bathroom & kitchen remodeling in Decatur, GA
Free estimates from a licensed, insured remodeler who works Decatur and nearby Avondale Estates, Oakhurst, Winnona Park, plus the permit rules for your exact address.
Bathroom remodeling in Decatur
From tub-to-shower conversions to full gut remodels, Decatur homeowners get one licensed, insured remodeler, not a crowd of competing bids. Expect them to check the subfloor and ventilation, explain the waterproofing behind any tile, and say up front who pulls the plumbing and electrical permits.
Our bathroom cost guide shows Atlanta's average bathroom remodel costs (Cost vs. Value 2025) and installed prices for each piece.
Kitchen remodeling in Decatur
Whether you're refreshing cabinets and counters or opening up a closed-off kitchen, the remodeler we connect you with in Decatur will walk the space, talk through layout options, and give you a written, line-item estimate. If the project moves plumbing, gas or electrical, they handle the permits with City of Decatur — Design, Environment & Construction.
Not sure where to start? Our kitchen cost guide shows Atlanta's average kitchen remodel costs from the 2025 Cost vs. Value report, plus national ranges by size and component, so you'll know what to expect before the first visit.
Permits in Decatur
City of Decatur — Design, Environment & Construction · 404-377-6198 · Leveritt Public Works Building, 2635 Talley Street, Decatur, GA 30030
- A residential building permit needs the application plus two sets of construction drawings.
- Contractors submit their business and state licenses; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as Contractor Affidavit.
- Electrical, HVAC and plumbing work each need a trade permit, filed with a copy of the business and state licenses.
- A dumpster or storage pod in the city right of way needs a right-of-way permit: a $500 bond for smaller items plus a $50 permit fee.
Addresses with a Decatur mailing address but outside city limits are permitted by DeKalb County (Planning & Sustainability).
Official source: www.decaturga.com (checked 2026)
Neighborhoods we cover near Decatur
- Avondale Estates
- Oakhurst
- Winnona Park
- Druid Hills
- Scottdale
- Tucker
Decatur remodeling questions
Who issues remodeling permits in Decatur?
City of Decatur — Design, Environment & Construction. Addresses with a Decatur mailing address but outside city limits are permitted by DeKalb County (Planning & Sustainability).. Details are in our permit guide.
What does a bathroom remodel cost in Decatur?
Remodeling magazine's 2025 Cost vs. Value report puts a midrange bathroom remodel at $25,304 in Atlanta; smaller partial remodels cost less (HomeGuide 2026: $5,300 – $15,000 nationally). See the bathroom cost guide.
Do you work in neighborhoods near Decatur?
Yes: Avondale Estates, Oakhurst, Winnona Park, Druid Hills, Scottdale, Tucker. If you're nearby and not sure, call and ask.
Get a free remodeling estimate in Decatur
Tell us about the project. We'll connect you with one licensed, insured remodeler who works your area. One call, no bidding war, no obligation.