Locust Grove · Henry County · McDonough area
Kitchen & bathroom remodeling in Locust Grove, GA
Free estimates from the licensed, insured remodeler who serves Locust Grove and the McDonough area, plus what to know about homes and permits here.
Homes in Locust Grove
| Locust Grove | |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 2005 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 7.2% |
| Median home value | $307,300 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.7% |
Most homes in Locust Grove are newer, built around 2005. Remodels here are more often upgrades of builder-grade finishes (cabinets, counters, showers) than repairs of aging systems.
At Locust Grove's median home value of $307,300, Atlanta's average midrange bathroom remodel ($25,304, Cost vs. Value 2025) is about 8.2% 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 Locust Grove
City of Locust Grove Community Development Department · 770-957-5043
Locust Grove is an incorporated city, so it issues its own building permits.
How to apply: The Residential Building Permit Application packet and separate plumbing, mechanical and electrical applications are posted on the Community Development page. The office is at 3644 Highway 42 (rear of the LGI Building), open 8 am to 5 pm weekdays.
- Community Development handles building permits and plan review for property inside city limits.
- Plumbing, mechanical (HVAC) and electrical work each have their own permit application.
- Building fees are calculated from the ICC Building Valuation Data (at 85%), not from the contract price.
Official source: www.locustgrove-ga.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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Locust Grove remodeling questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Locust Grove?
Usually, if the work touches plumbing, electrical, walls or the layout; cosmetic work generally doesn't. Locust Grove issues its own permits through City of Locust Grove Community Development Department. A licensed remodeler should pull them for you.
What does a bathroom or kitchen remodel cost in Locust Grove?
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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