Bathroom Remodeling in Athens, GA
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Half of the roughly 57,000 homes in Athens, GA were built before 1987, according to Census estimates for this city of about 127,000 people. The city sits in climate zone 3A, a warm, humid climate. Below: what that means for a bathroom remodel, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Athens and its 10 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Athens homeowners should know about bathroom remodeling
Census estimates put the median build year in Athens at 1987; about 31% were built in 2000 or later. Many homes of this age still have their first kitchen or bathroom. Decide early whether you want to move fixtures, since that changes the permit and the scope. Federal EPA rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to follow lead-safe work practices. Ask whether the company is EPA lead-safe certified.
Clarke County is in IECC climate zone 3A, a warm, humid climate, on the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. In a damp climate, a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside (not into the attic) helps prevent mold.
Only about 41% of occupied homes in Athens are lived in by their owners, so many residents rent. Renters should check with the property owner or manager before hiring anyone for a bathroom remodel.
Permits and licenses in Athens
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Athens, permits come from the city's building department, or from Clarke County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
The Georgia Secretary of State's contractor licensing board licenses residential and general contractors. Look the company up with the State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors before you sign.
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Questions to ask a bathroom remodeling company in Athens
- Who pulls the permits and schedules inspections?
- How do you handle problems found behind the walls?
- What is the written schedule, and who is on site each day?
Bathroom Remodeling companies serving Athens
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Bathroom Remodeling in Athens: questions
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Athens?
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Athens, permits come from the city's building department, or from Clarke County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Athens in?
Clarke County is in IECC climate zone 3A (warm, humid), per the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. In a damp climate, a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside (not into the attic) helps prevent mold.
I rent in Athens. Can I hire a bathroom remodeling company myself?
About 41% of occupied homes in Athens are owner-occupied, so many residents rent. Check your lease first: the property owner or manager usually decides on a bathroom remodel and who does it.
How old are homes in Athens?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1987, and about 40% of homes were built before 1980. Many homes of this age still have their first kitchen or bathroom.
How do I check a bathroom remodeling company in Athens?
The Georgia Secretary of State's contractor licensing board licenses residential and general contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
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