How to Choose a Bathroom Remodeling Company in Marietta, GA: 9 Questions to Ask
Choosing a bathroom remodeling company is mostly about avoiding three problems: a price that grows after demolition, a shower that leaks a year later, and a project that drags on for months. The right questions before you sign catch all three.
Here are nine questions to ask any bathroom remodeler in Marietta or Cobb County, and what a good answer sounds like.
1. Are you licensed and insured in Georgia?
Ask for proof of general liability insurance and confirm who pulls the permits. Plumbing and electrical changes in Cobb County usually require permits and inspections. A good contractor handles them for you and doesn't suggest skipping them.
2. What exactly is included in the price?
A real estimate is itemized: demolition, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, paint, trim and cleanup. If it says only "bathroom remodel" with one number, you can't compare it to other bids and you can't tell what is missing.
3. How do you waterproof the shower?
This is the most important technical question. The tile itself is not waterproof. Ask what goes behind it: a sheet or liquid waterproofing membrane over cement board, a properly sloped pan, and sealed niches and benches. A contractor who can't explain this clearly is a risk.
4. What happens if you find rot or mold when the walls come out?
In older Cobb County homes, opening a shower wall often reveals water damage. Ask how they handle it and how it is priced. As an IICRC-certified restoration company, we document hidden damage with photos and moisture readings and give you a written change order before any extra work. Here is what mold behind shower tile looks like and how it is fixed.
5. Who will actually be working in my home?
Find out who runs the job day to day and whether the tile, plumbing and finish work is done by their own crew or by subcontractors. You want one person you can call.
6. How long will my bathroom be out of use?
Get a written timeline before work starts. A typical full bathroom remodel takes a few weeks once materials are on site. Custom vanities, glass and special-order tile can add lead time, so ask what needs to be ordered early.
7. Can I see photos of bathrooms you have finished?
Ask for real project photos, not catalog images, and for reviews from homeowners near you. You can see our work in our portfolio and read what clients say on our reviews page.
8. What is the payment schedule?
Payments should follow progress, such as a deposit to schedule and order materials, a payment at a clear milestone, and the final payment after the walkthrough. Be careful with anyone asking for most of the money before work begins.
9. What warranty do you give, and what does it cover?
Get the warranty in writing. It should say how long the workmanship is covered and how leaks are handled.
What a bathroom remodel costs in Marietta
Costs depend on size, layout changes and finishes. For current local ranges, from a cosmetic refresh to a full gut remodel, see our bathroom remodeling cost guide for Marietta, GA.
Why homeowners choose House of Remodeling
BBB A+ accredited and IICRC certified
Itemized written estimates and a written timeline
Waterproofing done right, with hidden water damage handled by the same team
Local company at 221 Piedmont Rd in Marietta, serving Cobb County and the Atlanta metro
Learn more about our bathroom remodeling services in Marietta.
Get a free bathroom remodel estimate
Call or text (770) 726-8820 or book a free in-home estimate. In-home estimates are available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am to 5pm. We serve Marietta, East Cobb, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Acworth, Woodstock and Roswell.
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