Rebuild Your Bathroom From Bare Studs

Master Bathroom Remodel in Athens for Outdated Layouts and Water-Damaged Walls

Don Kittle Construction LLC specializes in master bathroom remodels for homeowners in Athens who need more than cosmetic updates. When tile grout crumbles, subfloors sag beneath your feet, or the existing layout wastes space around a cramped shower stall, a full gut-and-rebuild addresses structural problems and poor planning decisions made decades ago.

This service strips the room down to the framing, replaces damaged joists and drywall, reroutes supply lines and drains to support new fixture locations, and installs waterproof backer board before tile work begins. Electrical circuits are upgraded to handle heated floors, ventilation fans rated for the cubic footage of the space, and dedicated GFCI outlets placed according to current code. You choose the vanity depth, shower dimensions, and whether the toilet sits in a separate alcove or shares the main floor plan.

Call Don Kittle Construction LLC to schedule a walkthrough and review layout options for your master bathroom project in Athens.

What Happens During Full Demolition and Framing

The crew removes fixtures, cuts out drywall, and pulls up flooring to expose joists, plumbing stacks, and electrical boxes. Any wood showing rot or mold growth is cut out and replaced with pressure-treated lumber or plywood sheathing that meets span tables for your floor system. Plumbing risers are moved to match the new vanity centerline, shower valve height, and toilet flange position you approved during the planning phase.

After framing is complete and inspections pass, you will notice level floors, walls that accept tile without lippage, and drains that slope correctly so water does not pool in the pan. Recessed lighting sits flush with the ceiling plane, exhaust ducts terminate outside without backdraft, and all outlets are positioned where you need them for hair tools or electric toothbrushes.

Tile setters apply thinset over backer board using notched trowels sized to the tile format, set spacers for consistent grout lines, and seal penetrations around valves and drains with waterproof membrane. Trim carpenters scribe baseboards to the finished floor, hang the vanity level even when walls are not plumb, and caulk seams that will flex as the house settles.

Questions Homeowners Ask About Master Bathroom Rebuilds

Homeowners in Athens often want to know how long the work takes, what they should pick first, and whether existing plumbing can stay in place.

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How long does a full master bathroom remodel take?
Most projects run six to eight weeks from demolition to final trim, depending on tile complexity, custom glass lead times, and inspection schedules. You will not have use of that bathroom during construction.
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What should I choose before demolition starts?
Select your shower pan size, vanity width, toilet rough-in dimension, and tile format so plumbing and electrical can be stubbed to exact locations. Changes after framing is closed cost time and money.
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Why does plumbing need to move during a remodel?
Older bathrooms often have drains and supply lines positioned for builder-grade layouts. Moving them lets you center the vanity on the wall, install a larger shower, or add a freestanding tub without working around existing stub-outs.
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What happens if we find rot during demolition?
Damaged joists are sistered or replaced, subfloor is cut back to solid wood, and any mold is remediated before new materials go in. This work is priced once the extent is visible.
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How do you coordinate with tile setters and plumbers?
The schedule sequences rough plumbing and electrical first, then insulation and drywall, followed by tile setting and finally fixture installation. Each trade inspects the previous phase before starting their work.

Don Kittle Construction LLC manages the entire timeline, from permit submission to final walkthrough, so you do not coordinate between separate crews. Reach out to discuss your master bathroom layout and get a detailed scope of work for your Athens home.