Druid Hills · DeKalb County · Decatur area
Kitchen & bathroom remodeling in Druid Hills, GA
Free estimates from the licensed, insured remodeler who serves Druid Hills and the Decatur area, plus what to know about homes and permits here.
Homes in Druid Hills
| Druid Hills | |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1962 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 57.8% |
| Median home value | $793,200 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.6% |
The typical home in Druid Hills is about 64 years old. Behind the walls of homes this age, remodelers often find original plumbing, older wiring and worn subfloors, so ask how your estimate handles surprises before you sign.
About 58% of Druid Hills' homes were built before 1980. Federal lead-safe work rules (the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule) cover most homes built before 1978, so if yours is one of them, ask whether the remodeler's firm is EPA lead-safe certified.
At Druid Hills' median home value of $793,200, Atlanta's average midrange bathroom remodel ($25,304, Cost vs. Value 2025) is about 3.2% of a typical home's value.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25003, B25034, B25035, B25077), via Census Reporter.
Permits in Druid Hills
DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability, Permits, Plan Review & Inspections Division · 404-371-2155 (option 3)
Druid Hills is an unincorporated community, so permits come from the county.
How to apply: Online through the DeKalb ePermits Application Portal (https://epermits.dekalbcountyga.gov/), with plans submitted in ProjectDox. In-person One-Stop is at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- A Building Permit Application is required for all projects. Residential permits cover renovations.
- The county says many interior improvements require permits.
- Owners doing their own work on their primary residence must submit a Homeowner's Affidavit.
Official source: dekalbcountyga.gov (checked 2026). See also permits by city.
Remodel costs
Atlanta-area averages from Remodeling magazine's 2025 Cost vs. Value report: $25,304 for a midrange bathroom remodel and $28,359 for a midrange minor kitchen remodel. For your room's size and scope, try the cost estimator, or see specific jobs like a tub-to-shower conversion or cabinet refacing.
(Note: Prices are for reference only, not what your project will cost.)
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Druid Hills remodeling questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Druid Hills?
Usually, if the work touches plumbing, electrical, walls or the layout; cosmetic work generally doesn't. Druid Hills is unincorporated, so permits come from DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability, Permits, Plan Review & Inspections Division. A licensed remodeler should pull them for you.
What does a bathroom or kitchen remodel cost in Druid Hills?
Remodeling magazine's 2025 Cost vs. Value report puts a midrange bathroom remodel at $25,304 and a midrange minor kitchen remodel at $28,359 in the Atlanta market. Try our cost estimator for your room's size and scope.
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