Typical Metro Atlanta price ranges by project type
These are reference ranges for professionally installed, permitted projects from full-service North Georgia remodelers. Actual quotes depend on the existing bathroom, materials, plumbing layout, and overhead. Historic intown stock (Inman Park, Grant Park, and other nearby areas) often lands at the higher end of each range.
- Tub-to-shower conversion (existing footprint, acrylic): $7,500 – $14,000
- Walk-in shower replacement (acrylic, semi-custom): $9,500 – $17,000
- Walk-in shower (tile build-out, custom): $14,000 – $28,000
- Full bathroom remodel (layout unchanged): $12,000 – $24,000
- Full gut remodel (plumbing relocation, new layout): $19,000 – $42,000+
- Accessibility-focused conversion: $8,500 – $23,000 depending on features
Source: Reference ranges for professionally installed, permitted bathroom projects across Metro Atlanta, aggregated from full-service remodeler quote data ((HomeGuide, 2024), (Angi, 2024)) and adjusted for the local market using regional construction-cost indices ((RSMeans CCI, 2024)). ROI benchmarks cross-checked against (Cost vs. Value, 2024). Not a quote; actual bids depend on your specific bathroom.
What drives the cost up or down in North Georgia
Demo scope matters most. A clean swap inside a 1990s–2010s Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Cumming, Woodstock, McDonough, or Peachtree City framed alcove is the most predictable scope in the region. A historic intown bungalow in Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, Kirkwood, or Cascade Heights, or a long-tenure ranch in Tucker, Decatur, or Smyrna can add $2,500–$6,000 before the shower system goes in.
Tile is the other big swing. Acrylic systems install in 1–3 days; tile runs 1–3 weeks because waterproofing, mortar, and grout each need dry time. Higher-finish neighborhoods like Buckhead, Chastain Park, more often go tile.
- Scope of demo: surface vs. down-to-studs
- Shower system: acrylic insert vs. semi-custom acrylic vs. tile
- Plumbing: stay in place vs. move drains/supply lines (slab-cuts common in south-metro and most newer subdivisions)
- Subfloor condition (Georgia humidity and prior leaks often require repair)
- Vent fan rework, undersized or attic-vented fans are common in older Atlanta stock
- HOA / architectural-review approval (Peachtree City, Milton, and other nearby areas)
- Condo HOA water-shutoff scheduling for Midtown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Perimeter mid-rise stock
- Georgia permit and disposal fees (vary by city/county)
Source: Cost drivers reflect line-item data from full-service bathroom remodels in the Metro Atlanta market ((HomeGuide, 2024), (Angi, 2024)), with housing-age context from the U.S. Census American Housing Survey ((U.S. Census AHS, 2023)).
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Frequently asked questions
What's the most common Metro Atlanta bathroom remodel?+
A tub-to-shower conversion inside the existing footprint, especially across suburban Gwinnett, and other alcoves are 1–3 day installs and the lowest-risk scope in the region.
Do contractors need a license to do bathroom remodels in Georgia?+
Yes. Georgia requires a state-issued Residential or General Contractor license through the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors for most remodel work over $2,500. Plumbing and electrical changes require separately licensed trades. Verify the license at sos.ga.gov before signing.
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