Whole-Home Renovation in Gainesville, GA

By Eric Bubniak, owner of EBD Construction LLC · October 6, 2026

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Who does whole-home renovations in Gainesville, GA?

EBD Construction LLC is a Gainesville-based general contractor with more than 15 years of experience remodeling and building homes across Hall County. A whole-home renovation is the biggest remodeling project most families ever take on, and it goes best when one team owns the whole thing. EBD does that work with the same crew from start to finish. Three full-time builders have worked side by side for over a decade, so the people who open your walls are the people who hang the last piece of trim.

What that means for you:

• One plan for the whole house. Kitchen, baths, floors and trim are designed together, so the house feels connected instead of remodeled one room at a time.
• One point of contact. You talk to Eric from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.
• Permits handled for you. Eric pulls the permits himself, so structural, plumbing and electrical work is inspected and done to code.
• Every trade coordinated. Framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, cabinets and finish carpentry are scheduled by the same team, in the right order.
• Work that's guaranteed. All EBD work is guaranteed, and references from past customers are available on request.

What does a whole-home renovation include?

A whole-home renovation updates most or all of the house at once instead of one room every few years. With EBD Construction it can include:

1. Layout changes. Removing walls to open the kitchen to the living room, widening doorways and adding support beams where walls come out.
2. The kitchen. New cabinets, countertops, an island, lighting and appliances. See the kitchen remodeling guide for details.
3. Bathrooms. Walk-in showers, tubs, tile and vanities. See the bathroom remodeling guide.
4. Floors throughout. Hardwood or luxury vinyl plank run through the main level so rooms flow together. See what new flooring costs.
5. Trim, doors and stairs. Baseboards, casing, columns, coffered details, interior doors and stair railings.
6. Paint and lighting. Fresh paint inside, recessed lights and new fixtures in every room.
7. Outdoor living and exterior. Screened porches, decks, siding, paint and curb appeal. See the deck and porch guide.
8. The work behind the walls. Updated electrical, plumbing and framing, handled by the same crew.

Not every house needs everything on this list. Many whole-home projects focus on the main living level: kitchen, living and dining rooms, floors and trim. Tell Eric what matters most during your free consultation and the plan will be built around it.

How much does a whole-home renovation cost in Gainesville, GA?

The cost of a whole-home renovation in Gainesville depends mostly on four things: the size of the house, how many rooms you update, whether walls or plumbing move, and the finishes you choose.

Here's a general guide to what whole-home renovations typically cost in the Gainesville area. It isn't a quote; your price depends on your house and your choices.

The fastest way to get a real number is a free on-site consultation. EBD works within your budget and will tell you up front where your money goes furthest. For ways to pay for a bigger project, see how to pay for a remodel. If the full list is more than you want to spend at once, Eric can phase the work so the most important rooms come first.

Tip: Doing several rooms at once usually costs less than doing them one at a time. Demolition, permits, floors and paint are done in one pass, and you only live through one construction project instead of three.

How long does a whole-home renovation take?

Most whole-home renovations in the Gainesville area take about 4 to 8 weeks for a cosmetic refresh, 2 to 4 months for a main-level renovation and 4 to 8 months for a full or down-to-the-studs remodel. The biggest factors are how much structural work is involved, inspection timing, and lead times on cabinets, windows and custom items, which are ordered early so they arrive when the crew needs them.

A typical EBD whole-home project follows these steps:

1. Free consultation. Eric walks the whole house with you, listens to what you want and notes what's behind the walls that may need attention.
2. Plan, priorities and estimate. You get one plan for the whole house, a written estimate and a timeline, with options to phase the work if you'd like.
3. Selections and ordering. You choose cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, trim, fixtures and lighting. Long-lead items are ordered first.
4. Permits. Eric pulls every permit himself, with the City of Gainesville or Hall County depending on where you live.
5. Demolition and structure. Walls come out, beams go in, and framing is updated.
6. Rough-ins and inspections. Plumbing, electrical and ventilation are updated and inspected before the walls close.
7. Drywall, floors and finishes. Drywall, cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, trim and paint go in room by room.
8. Final walkthrough. You walk the finished house with Eric, and anything that isn't right gets fixed.

Can I live in my house during a whole-home renovation?

Often, yes, at least for part of it. For a cosmetic refresh or a main-level project, most families stay home while the crew works through the house in stages, with a temporary kitchen set up in another room. For a down-to-the-studs remodel, or when the only kitchen and bathroom are torn out at the same time, staying with family or renting nearby for a few weeks makes life much easier. Eric will plan the order of work around how you live, so you always know which rooms are usable and when.

Do I need a permit for a whole-home renovation in Gainesville or Hall County?

Almost always, yes. A whole-home renovation usually includes structural, plumbing or electrical work, such as removing a wall, moving fixtures, adding circuits or replacing windows, and that needs a building permit and inspections. Paint, flooring and trim on their own usually do not. Homes inside Gainesville city limits are permitted through the City of Gainesville; homes in unincorporated Hall County go through Hall County. Flowery Branch, Oakwood and Buford each have their own process. EBD Construction pulls all required permits itself as part of the project, so you don't have to.

Should I renovate my house or move?

If you like your neighborhood, your lot and your schools, renovating usually gets you more of what you want for the money. Selling and buying in Hall County means agent commissions, closing costs and moving expenses, which can add up to 8 to 10 percent of the home's price before you change a thing, and the next house will have its own list of projects. Moving makes more sense when you need much more space than the lot allows or want a different location. During the consultation Eric can tell you what your wish list would take in your current house, so you can compare. If your house was built between the 1950s and 1980s, see what to check for in an older ranch or split-level.

Which rooms should I renovate first?

If you're phasing the work, start with anything structural or behind the walls: wall removal, plumbing, electrical and windows. Next come the kitchen and main living areas, because they get the most use and add the most value. Bathrooms, bedrooms and outdoor spaces can follow. Floors are best done after the messy work, and paint goes last. Planning the whole house up front, even if you build it in phases, keeps you from tearing out new work later.

Where does EBD Construction do whole-home renovations?

EBD Construction is based in Gainesville, Georgia and has served Gainesville and all of Hall County for more than 15 years, including:

• Gainesville
• Flowery Branch
• Oakwood
• Buford
• Chestnut Mountain
• Murrayville
• Clermont
• Lula
• Gillsville
• Homes around Lake Lanier

Why hire a local Gainesville contractor for a whole-home renovation?

• You know who's in your house. On a project that lasts months, you see the same crew every day, not whoever is available.
• Nothing falls between trades. One team builds every room, so there's no finger-pointing between subcontractors.
• Clear communication. You'll know what's happening each week, what it costs, and when each room will be done.
• 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. Walk through a real EBD whole-home remodel room by room, or browse the project gallery.

Whole-home renovation FAQs

Ready to start your Gainesville whole-home renovation?

Call Eric Bubniak at 404-925-7481 or fill out the form below for a free consultation. Tell us a little about your house, what you'd like to change and your timeline, and we'll set up a time to walk through it together.

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