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Remodeling and Home Building in Flowery Branch, Oakwood and South Hall County
Kitchens, baths, porches, additions and new homes for Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Chestnut Mountain, Buford and Braselton, from a builder based just up the road in Gainesville.
Quick answer: EBD Construction LLC is a licensed and insured general contractor based in Gainesville, Georgia that remodels and builds homes throughout Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Chestnut Mountain, Buford and Braselton. Projects range from small updates starting around $1,500 to full renovations and new custom homes, all handled by the same three-person crew, and owner Eric Bubniak pulls every permit himself. Call 404-925-7481 for a free consultation.
Looking for a remodeler? See home remodeling in Gainesville, GA for every service EBD offers, with typical costs and timelines.
Who is a local remodeling contractor serving Flowery Branch and Oakwood, GA?
EBD Construction LLC has built and remodeled homes across Hall County for more than 15 years. The shop is in Gainesville, about 15 to 20 minutes from Oakwood and Flowery Branch, so south Hall is home turf, not a long drive. EBD works on everything from a single bathroom to a whole house, and builds new custom homes from the ground up.
What makes EBD different from a big remodeling company is the crew. The same three full-time builders have worked side by side for more than a decade, and they do the work themselves: demolition, framing, drywall, tile, trim and finish carpentry. You deal with Eric directly from start to finish.
What remodeling and building services are available in Flowery Branch, Oakwood and Buford?
EBD Construction offers full design services and start-to-finish project management for:
- Kitchen remodeling: new cabinets, quartz and granite counters, islands and layout changes. See the kitchen remodeling guide.
- Bathroom remodeling: tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in tile showers and full primary baths. See the bathroom remodeling guide.
- Decks, screened porches and outdoor living. See the deck and porch guide and screened porch vs. sunroom.
- Open floor plans by removing walls, including load-bearing walls with new beams. See the wall removal guide.
- Room additions and basement finishing. See the home additions guide and the basement finishing guide.
- Siding, trim, paint and curb appeal. See the exterior remodeling guide.
- Whole-home renovations and new custom homes. See the whole-home renovation guide and custom home costs in Hall County.
How much does remodeling cost in Flowery Branch and Oakwood?
Prices in south Hall are about the same as the rest of the Gainesville area. Here's a general guide to typical starting points and ranges. It isn't a quote; your price depends on the size of the space and the finishes you pick.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom refresh (vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring) | $1,500 to $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,000 to $18,000 |
| Kitchen refresh (counters, backsplash, paint, hardware) | $2,000 to $25,000 |
| Mid-range kitchen remodel | $8,000 to $70,000 |
| Pressure-treated deck | $2,000 to $20,000 |
| Screen in an existing porch or deck | $2,000 to $12,000 |
| Remove a wall (non-load-bearing to load-bearing with beam) | $1,000 to $15,000 |
| Finish a basement | $5,000 to $75,000 |
| Room addition | $15,000 to $90,000 |
| New custom home (house only) | $150 to $350+ per sq ft |
Tip: If you're not sure where to start, ask for a phased plan. Many south Hall homeowners do the kitchen first and the primary bath or porch the next year, with everything designed to fit together.
What are the most popular remodeling projects in south Hall County homes?
A lot of homes in Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Chestnut Mountain and Buford were built from the 1990s through the 2010s. They're solid houses with a few common upgrades on homeowners' lists:
- Updating builder-grade kitchens with new counters, painted or new cabinets, an island and better lighting.
- Swapping a garden tub for a walk-in shower in the primary bath.
- Screening in a deck or adding a screened porch, mostly to escape mosquitoes and spring pollen.
- Opening the kitchen to the living room by taking out a wall.
- Finishing a walk-out basement for a family room, guest suite or office.
- Replacing a worn-out deck on lake-area homes near Lake Lanier.
Do I need a permit to remodel in Flowery Branch, Oakwood or Buford?
Most remodels that change walls, plumbing, electrical, structure or the outside of the house need a building permit. Which office issues it depends on your address: homes inside city limits may go through the City of Flowery Branch, the City of Oakwood or the City of Buford, while homes in unincorporated south Hall go through Hall County. Buford and Braselton also cross into Gwinnett, Jackson and Barrow counties, each with its own building department. Eric checks which office covers your address and pulls all required permits himself, then schedules the inspections, so you don't have to sort it out.
Does my HOA need to approve my remodel in Flowery Branch or Buford?
Often, yes. Many neighborhoods in Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Buford and Braselton have a homeowners association with an architectural review committee. Interior remodels usually don't need HOA approval, but porches, decks, additions, siding colors, roofs and anything visible from the street usually do. EBD can provide drawings, materials and color samples for your HOA application, and the work is scheduled once approval comes back.
How long does a remodel take in south Hall County?
- Bathroom: about 2 to 6 weeks of work.
- Kitchen: about 3 to 10 weeks of work.
- Deck or screened porch: about 1 to 6 weeks.
- Addition or basement: about 1 to 4 months.
- New custom home: about 8 to 14 months after permits.
Add a few weeks before the work starts for design, selections, HOA approval and permits.
Where in south Hall County does EBD Construction work?
EBD Construction is based in Gainesville, Georgia and works throughout south Hall County and the towns just past it, including:
- Flowery Branch
- Oakwood
- Chestnut Mountain
- Buford
- Braselton
- Hoschton
- Sugar Hill
- Lake Lanier communities
- Gainesville
- All of Hall County
Live north of Gainesville instead? See remodeling and home building in Clermont, Lula, Cleveland and Dahlonega.
Why hire a Gainesville contractor for a Flowery Branch or Oakwood project?
- The same crew every day. Three full-time builders who have worked together for over a decade, not a rotating cast of subcontractors.
- You talk to the owner. Eric Bubniak is your point of contact from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
- Permits handled for you. Eric pulls every permit himself and schedules the inspections.
- Reviews you can check. EBD Construction has 5-star reviews on Thumbtack, and references from past customers are available on request.
- See the work first. Browse the project gallery or walk through a real EBD whole-home project.
Flowery Branch and Oakwood remodeling FAQs
Do you work in Flowery Branch and Oakwood?
Yes. EBD Construction is based in Gainesville and regularly works in Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Chestnut Mountain, Buford, Braselton and the rest of south Hall County.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Eric comes out, looks at the space, talks through what you want and what you want to spend, and follows up with a written estimate. There is no cost or obligation.
Can you work with my HOA?
Yes. EBD can provide drawings, material lists and color samples for your HOA's architectural review, and work starts once approval comes back.
Do you build new homes in south Hall County?
Yes. EBD builds new custom homes, guest houses and in-law cottages as well as remodels. See the guide to custom home costs in Hall County for typical pricing.
Can you do a small job?
Yes. Small projects like a bathroom refresh, screening in a porch or replacing deck boards are welcome, and they get the same crew and care as a big remodel.
Is EBD Construction licensed and insured?
Yes. EBD Construction LLC is licensed and insured, all work is guaranteed, and references are available on request.
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