Real cost ranges for Atlanta, GA, priced in USD. Every row is what homeowners actually spend across the scope spectrum — the low end is a pull-and-replace on the existing footprint, the high end is a full custom build with premium finishes.
~1 min readUpdated 19 Apr 2026
Cabinets, counters, appliances, and plumbing/electrical updates drive the range. The top of the band reflects full layout changes and premium finishes; the bottom holds for pull-and-replace scopes on the existing footprint.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaTile, fixtures, and waterproofing are the big drivers. Primary and ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers or freestanding tubs sit near the top of the band; hall baths come in closer to the bottom.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaDetached units and garage conversions vary most by square footage, foundation type, and utility runs. Where local law does not recognize ADUs, this row maps to the nearest annex / granny-flat / laneway equivalent.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaWhole-home scope covers all trades plus permitting, structural, MEP, and finishes. Historic properties, listed buildings, and seismic-retrofit markets sit well above the median.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaMaterial choice (asphalt shingle, tile, standing-seam metal, membrane) dominates the range. Pitch, access, and city-specific wind/fire codes add the rest.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaComposite decking, hardwood, pavers, and concrete slab are the main price bands. Elevated decks and outdoor-kitchen integrations push the high end.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaFraming, insulation, egress windows, and waterproofing move together. Adding a bathroom or full kitchen pushes the cost well above the base finish scope.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaGunite, vinyl-liner, and fiberglass each have distinct price bands. Spa integration, water features, and decking lift the top of the range.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaPrep work (siding repair, pressure wash, priming) is the hidden driver. Coastal and high-UV markets use specialty coatings that cost more but last longer.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaHardwood, LVP, tile, and stone span a wide range. Subfloor repair and leveling for old construction add meaningful cost on top of the finish material.
Scope yours with Baily in AtlantaAsk Baily about your Atlanta remodel and you will not be passed around. Atlanta has the most aggressive tree-protection ordinance of any major US metro, five active Historic District Commissions layered across the city, Georgia red-clay soil that demands careful foundation specification, and a state licensing board that most quote-spray sites cannot meaningfully verify. A 1920s Craftsman in Virginia-Highland, a Tudor in Morningside, a mid-century ranch in Buckhead and a new-construction townhome in West Midtown each answer to different ordinance stacks, different tree-inventory outcomes and different structural-engineering pathways. Baily holds that context. We introduce one Baily-vetted Atlanta builder who holds an active Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors (GSBLC) licence, who has coordinated an arborist letter under the City of Atlanta Tree Protection Ordinance, who has presented before the Atlanta Urban Design Commission, and who has specified proper footing bearing for red-clay soil. One pro per homeowner, from the first enquiry through Certificate of Occupancy. No quote spray, no twelve strangers. The builder we introduce is the builder who walks the final inspection with you.
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