On the DeKalb County side of Atlanta, the housing stock tells you exactly what kind of bathroom work it needs. Kirkwood and East Lake are full of 1920s and 30s bungalows; East Atlanta Village and the Edgewood side streets have craftsman cottages and early ranch homes, many of them built with a single small bath that has been updated in pieces over the decades — a new toilet here, a reglazed tub there — until nothing in the room works together anymore. That is where a full bathroom remodel earns its keep: not a cosmetic refresh, but a room taken back to the studs and rebuilt the right way.
Full Bathroom Remodels for DeKalb Bungalows and Craftsmans
Alpine Development Groups LLC is based in Austell, GA, and we serve the DeKalb neighborhoods of Atlanta with full bathroom remodels built around the realities of older homes. That means opening walls to replace galvanized and corroded supply lines, sistering or replacing subfloor that has lived under decades of slow leaks, and reworking layouts so a cramped hall bath can hold a real vanity and a comfortable shower. We pull permits, we protect the rest of your home during demo, and we keep the dust down — because in a bungalow you are living ten feet from the work zone.
Our custom tile shower work gets a real workout in these neighborhoods. The classic setup is a tub-shower combo wedged into a five-foot alcove; many of our Atlanta bathroom renovation projects replace it with a walk-in shower in large-format tile or a classic subway pattern that fits the age of the house. As a custom shower installer GA homeowners call for period-appropriate tile work, we build every shower on a proper waterproofed base with a correctly sloped pan — no shortcuts under the tile.
Custom Tile Showers in Kirkwood, East Atlanta, and Edgewood
Small bathrooms and powder rooms are the other half of DeKalb-side Atlanta. Bungalow hall baths are often barely five by seven, and plenty of homes have a powder room tucked under a stair or carved out of a closet. Our small bathroom and powder room remodels treat those rooms as design problems worth solving: wall-hung vanities, recessed medicine cabinets, glass instead of a curtain, tile that runs floor to ceiling to make the ceiling feel higher.
Tub to Shower Conversions for East Lake Homes
And when the tub just is not getting used, a tub to shower conversion near Atlanta's eastside neighborhoods is one of the smartest projects we do. We pull the old alcove tub, open the space up, and build a low- or zero-threshold shower that is easier to step into and far easier to keep clean. For growing families in Kirkwood and East Lake, and for homeowners planning to age in place in East Atlanta, it changes how the bathroom works every single day.
Small Bath and Powder Room Updates
If you are comparing options for a bathroom remodeler in GA, here is our pitch: we are a bathroom contractor GA homeowners invite back for the next project because we show up, we communicate, and the tile work holds up. Request your free in-home consultation and we will walk your bathroom, talk through what is possible, and give you a straight, detailed estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does bathroom remodels on the DeKalb side of Atlanta?
Alpine Development Groups LLC, based in Austell, GA, serves the DeKalb County neighborhoods of Atlanta — Kirkwood, East Atlanta, Edgewood, and East Lake. We handle full bathroom remodels, custom tile showers, small bath and powder room remodels, and tub to shower conversions. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation and a detailed written estimate.
What should I look for in a bathroom remodeler for an old Atlanta bungalow?
Look for a contractor who has opened up old walls before — someone who plans for galvanized plumbing, uneven framing, and subfloor repairs instead of being surprised by them. Ask how they waterproof a shower and whether they pull permits. We do all of that as standard practice, and we keep the rest of your bungalow protected while we work.
Can you convert my tub to a walk-in shower in Kirkwood or East Lake?
Yes. We remove the old alcove tub and build a walk-in shower in the same footprint, with a low threshold, full waterproofing, and tile you choose. It is one of the most popular projects we do on the eastside, especially for families and homeowners planning to age in place.
How long does a full bathroom remodel take?
Most full bathroom remodels take two to four weeks of on-site work once materials are in hand, depending on the size of the room and how much plumbing or structural repair is needed. A tub to shower conversion is usually about a week. We give you a realistic schedule in writing before we start, and we keep you updated if anything changes.