Bathroom Remodeling in Columbus, OH
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Columbus has about 915,000 residents and 425,000 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1980. Franklin County is in climate zone 4A (mixed, humid), which shapes what a bathroom remodel involves here. Here is what that means for your project, plus permit and license tips and questions to ask before you hire.
This page covers Columbus and its 45 ZIP codes. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Columbus homeowners should know about bathroom remodeling
Census estimates put the median build year in Columbus at 1980; about 16% of homes were built before 1950. 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.
Franklin County is in IECC climate zone 4A, a mixed, 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.
About 32% of homes in Columbus are in buildings with five or more units. Condo buildings often need approval before a remodel and may limit work hours. Only about 44% of occupied homes in Columbus 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 Columbus
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Columbus, permits come from the city's building department, or from Franklin County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.
Ohio has no statewide general contractor license; the state board licenses electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and hydronics contractors. For other trades, ask your city or county building department which license applies, and ask the company for its license number.
Look up a license: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Questions to ask a bathroom remodeling company in Columbus
- 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 Columbus
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Bathroom Remodeling in Columbus: questions
How do I check a bathroom remodeling company in Columbus?
Ohio has no statewide general contractor license; the state board licenses electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and hydronics contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
I rent in Columbus. Can I hire a bathroom remodeling company myself?
About 44% of occupied homes in Columbus 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.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Columbus?
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Columbus, permits come from the city's building department, or from Franklin County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
How old are homes in Columbus?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1980, and about 50% of homes were built before 1980. Many homes of this age still have their first kitchen or bathroom.
What climate zone is Columbus in?
Franklin County is in IECC climate zone 4A (mixed, 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.
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