Home Repair Costs in Atlanta

Permits in Atlanta

In Atlanta, the Office of Buildings issues building permits and handles inspections and code enforcement. If you plan to build new, alter, add to, demolish, or change the use or layout of your property, you likely need approval; commonly permitted projects include additions and alterations, sheds, fences, decks and porches, windows, roofs and solar panels.

City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings

Atlanta requires no permit for repair work with a total valuation of less than $10,000.00. On existing single-family, two-family or duplex homes, regardless of cost, it also exempts items such as interior or exterior painting, floor and wall coverings, kitchen cabinets, drywall up to three sheets, gutters, siding, replacing existing air conditioner condensers, repairing existing furnaces, replacing existing sink, tub and shower fixtures, and replacing existing outlets and electrical fixtures. In landmark or historic districts, for work affecting the exterior, the limit is less than $2,500.00. All work must still meet code.

Estimated cost of common jobs

Hourly rates

Georgia contractor licensing

General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.