Scottdale · DeKalb County · Decatur area
Kitchen & bathroom remodeling in Scottdale, GA
Free estimates from the licensed, insured remodeler who serves Scottdale and the Decatur area, plus what to know about homes and permits here.
Homes in Scottdale
| Scottdale | |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1986 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 43.2% |
| Median home value | $357,100 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.5% |
The typical home in Scottdale was built around 1986, so many kitchens and baths are 25 to 45 years old and either original or on their first update: prime age for new cabinets, counters, and a tub-to-shower conversion.
About 43% of Scottdale's 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 Scottdale's median home value of $357,100, Atlanta's average midrange bathroom remodel ($25,304, Cost vs. Value 2025) is about 7.1% 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 Scottdale
DeKalb County Department of Planning & Sustainability, Permits, Plan Review & Inspections Division · 404-371-2155 (option 3)
Scottdale 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 as well as additions and new construction.
- The county says many interior improvements require permits and recommends contacting the office to confirm.
- Owners doing work on their own primary residence instead of hiring a contractor must submit a Homeowner's Affidavit.
- The county publishes no fixed review time. It says timeframes vary by project type and how complete the submittal is.
Scottdale is an unincorporated Census Designated Place, so permits come from DeKalb County.
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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Scottdale remodeling questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Scottdale?
Usually, if the work touches plumbing, electrical, walls or the layout; cosmetic work generally doesn't. Scottdale 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 Scottdale?
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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