Remodeling guides

Straight answers about remodeling and building in Gainesville, Hall County, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Buford, Lake Lanier and the towns north of Gainesville, from Eric Bubniak and the EBD Construction crew. Hiring? Start with home remodeling in Gainesville or our general contractor page.

Kitchens

White kitchen remodel with marble island in Hall County, GA

Kitchen remodeling in Gainesville, GA

Typical costs, timelines, permits and how a remodel works, step by step.

Kitchen range wall with new cabinetry and marble backsplash in Hall County, GA

Paint, reface or replace your cabinets?

Costs and timelines for painting, refacing and new cabinets, and how to tell which you need.

Remodeled kitchen with new stone countertops in Gainesville, GA

What new countertops cost

Quartz, granite, butcher block and laminate compared, plus backsplash, sink and timeline.

Bathrooms

Master bathroom remodel with marble vanity and glass shower in Hall County, GA

Bathroom remodeling in Gainesville, GA

Costs for showers, tubs and full remodels, plus timelines and permits.

Walk-in double shower in a Gainesville, GA home

Aging-in-place remodeling

Walk-in showers, grab bars, wider doors, ramps and first-floor suites, with costs.

Walk-in tile shower with glass door in a Gainesville, GA bathroom

Tub-to-shower conversion costs

Prefab vs. tile vs. curbless showers, glass, benches, permits and resale.

Decks & Porches

Two-story screened porch with cable railing in Hall County, GA

Decks and porches in Gainesville, GA

Costs, wood vs. composite, permits and how long a deck or screened porch takes.

Screened porch with tongue-and-groove ceiling in Hall County, GA

Screened porch vs. sunroom

Costs, comfort, pollen and year-round use compared for Gainesville homes.

New deck stairs with landing and railing in Hall County, GA

Repair or replace your deck?

Warning signs, repair vs. resurfacing vs. replacement costs, and permits.

New roof framing over a deck in Hall County, GA

Adding a roof over a deck or patio

Costs for shed and gable roofs, footings, ceilings and fans, plus pergolas compared.

Covered porch on a Hall County, GA home

What it costs to add a front porch

Porticos, full-width porches and wraparounds, plus columns, ceilings, steps and permits.

Additions

Room addition framed with a new roofline on a Hall County, GA home

Home additions in Gainesville, GA

Costs for bump-outs, bedrooms, primary suites and second stories, plus timelines and permits.

EBD Construction crew framing a new window opening in Gainesville, GA

Garage conversions

Costs to turn a garage into a bedroom, office or in-law suite, plus permits and HOA rules.

Finished staircase in a Gainesville, GA home

Finishing a bonus room or attic

Costs, ceiling height and stair rules, egress windows, HVAC and permits.

Basements

Finished living space with stone fireplace in Gainesville, GA

Basement finishing in Gainesville, GA

Costs, permits, egress windows, moisture and adding a bathroom.

Whole-Home

Whole-home renovation with hardwood floors and a white kitchen in Hall County, GA

Whole-home renovation in Gainesville, GA

Costs, timelines, permits, living at home during the work, and renovating vs. moving.

New support beam where a wall was removed for an open floor plan in Hall County, GA

Removing a wall for an open floor plan

Costs, load-bearing walls, beams, permits and how long it takes.

Great room with wide-plank wood floors and a stone fireplace in Gainesville, GA

New flooring costs

LVP, hardwood, tile and refinishing compared, plus subfloor repairs and stairs.

Updated split-level home in Hall County, GA

Remodeling an older ranch or split-level

Hidden problems in 1950s to 1980s homes, what the fixes cost, and the updates worth doing.

Updated living room fireplace in Gainesville, GA

What a fireplace makeover costs

Paint, mantels, stone, tile, built-ins and gas inserts, with prices and timelines.

Remodeled staircase in Gainesville, GA

What a staircase remodel costs

Hardwood treads, iron balusters, new railings, code rules and timelines.

Exteriors

Split-level home after an exterior renovation in Hall County, GA

Siding and exterior remodeling in Gainesville, GA

Costs for siding, trim repair and paint, plus which materials last in Georgia.

Hall County home with new architectural shingles and gutters

Roof replacement in Gainesville, GA

Shingle and metal roof costs, repair vs. replace, storm damage and insurance.

New Homes

Great room with stone fireplace and hardwood floors in Hall County, GA

Building a custom home in Hall County, GA

Cost per square foot, site costs, well and septic, permits and timeline.

Renovated dining room in Gainesville, GA

Remodel, add on or build new?

Costs, timelines and trade-offs compared for Gainesville and Hall County homes.

Planning & Home Value

Updated kitchen in a Gainesville, GA home

Which remodels add the most value?

Resale return by project, what Hall County buyers want, and what to do before selling.

Remodeled kitchen with painted cabinets and an island in Gainesville, GA

See your remodel before it's built with AI

How AI mockups work, prompts that get good results, what they get wrong, and how we use them at consultations.

New cedar deck built in Hall County, GA

Best time of year to remodel

When to build decks and porches, paint, re-roof and remodel indoors, and how far ahead to plan.

Updated kitchen in Gainesville, GA

How to pay for a remodel

HELOCs, home equity loans, refinancing and renovation loans compared, plus payment schedules.

Hiring a Contractor

The EBD Construction crew framing a new window in Gainesville, GA

How to choose a remodeling contractor

Questions to ask, Georgia licenses, comparing estimates and red flags.

Bathroom framing and rough plumbing ready for a permit inspection in Gainesville, GA

Building permits for remodeling

Which projects need a permit in Gainesville and Hall County, what it costs and how long it takes.

Service Areas

Kitchen remodel with marble island near Flowery Branch, GA

Remodeling in Flowery Branch, Oakwood and Buford

Popular projects, typical costs, permits and HOA approval in south Hall County.

Covered porch on a home north of Gainesville, GA

Building and remodeling north of Gainesville

Clermont, Lula, Murrayville, Cleveland, Dahlonega, Demorest and Cornelia: costs, land and permits.

Cedar deck with cable railing overlooking Lake Lanier

Remodeling or building on Lake Lanier

Lake home costs, Army Corps shoreline rules, sloped lots and the projects worth doing.

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