Home Remodeling in Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw homes range from established neighborhoods to newer construction, and each gets a plan built around the house you actually have, priced in writing, and finished to hold up to daily use.
Free, no-obligation estimate. Most homeowners hear back within one business day.
Improve How Your Kennesaw Home Looks and Works
Kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor kitchens, additions, and multi-trade projects: whatever the scale, a Kennesaw remodel should start with how you want the finished space to look, feel, and function.
You get a plan based on the actual house, not assumptions, a written estimate up front, and one point of contact who keeps you informed as the project moves forward. Call 770-282-8800 or request your free estimate below.
- Where finish levels or materials don't match between sections
- Whether floor heights or ceiling lines line up
- How the additions affect circulation through the home
- What's worth reconciling versus leaving as-is
Opening Up a Kennesaw Home's Kitchen and Living Space
Many Kennesaw homes built from the 1970s through the early 2000s were designed with the kitchen closed off from the living and dining areas, a layout that differs from the open-concept floor plans common in newer construction nearby. Opening that wall is one of the most requested changes in older sections of the city, and it affects more than the view between rooms: it changes circulation, where light reaches the space, and how the combined room needs to be laid out to work as one space instead of two.
Whether a wall can come out, and how much of it, depends on whether it is load-bearing and what runs through it. Electrical, plumbing, or HVAC ductwork inside the wall often needs to be rerouted rather than simply removed, and the flooring, trim, and ceiling treatment on both sides need to transition into one cohesive space instead of reading as two rooms with a seam between them.
Why Kennesaw, GA Chooses Home Remodeling Marietta
Cobb County focus
Planning guidance shaped around Cobb County homes, jurisdictions, and permit requirements.
Clear construction sequence
Demolition, rough trades, installation, and finishes should happen in a sensible order, and the plan accounts for that sequence.
Respect for occupied homes
When homeowners remain in the property, we consider access and daily disruption in the project plan.
Practical decisions
We help compare options based on usefulness and durability, not simply what costs the most.
Cost & Timeline
What Should You Budget and How Long Could It Take?
Every project is different, but a realistic starting range makes early planning easier. The figures below can help you judge the scale of what you have in mind before a project-specific estimate.
In Kennesaw, a cosmetic update and a major layout-changing renovation, such as opening up a closed-off kitchen, can fall into very different budget and timeline ranges.
Planning Ranges at a Glance
| Project | Planning Cost | Typical Construction Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodeling | $28,000 to $158,000 | 4 to 12+ weeks |
| Bathroom Remodeling | $25,000 to $80,000 | 3 to 8 weeks |
| Basement Remodeling | $30,000 to $75,000 | 4 to 12 weeks |
| Whole-Home Remodeling | $100 to $400 per sq ft | 3 to 12 months |
| Home Additions | $58,000 to $330,000+ | 3 to 6+ months |
| Outdoor Kitchen Construction | $10,000 to $50,000 | 4 to 8 weeks |
Ranges are based on 2025 Cost vs. Value Report figures for the Atlanta market where available, plus published national and Atlanta-area cost and timeline guides. Construction time covers the build itself, not design, selections, or permitting.
What Can Affect the Cost?
Price can change significantly depending on the size of the space, existing conditions, layout changes, structural work, plumbing and electrical changes, cabinetry, fixtures, finishes, material selections, and the overall level of customization.
What Can Affect the Timeline?
Construction time can be affected by the size and complexity of the project, material lead times, structural changes, inspections, required permits, trade scheduling, existing conditions discovered during construction, and changes made after work begins. Permits go through Kennesaw Building Services or Cobb County depending on the address, and exterior work on a designated historic property may need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
These are general planning ranges, not estimates, quotes, or guarantees. A project-specific price and schedule can only be developed after the scope, existing conditions, material selections, and other project details are better understood.
Get Your Free Estimate in Kennesaw, GA
Tell us what you want to update, rebuild, or create in your Kennesaw home, and you'll get a free written estimate back, usually within one business day.
What People Ask About Remodeling in Kennesaw
How do I know whether my property is inside Kennesaw city limits?
A Kennesaw mailing address does not always mean a property is inside the city. The City's Maps and Boundaries page and Cobb County's address verification tool both show whether a specific address falls inside Kennesaw or unincorporated Cobb County.
Do I need a permit for a remodeling project in Kennesaw?
It depends on the scope of work and jurisdiction. Kennesaw Building Services can confirm whether a permit applies to a specific project and also whether a property is inside city limits, since both questions go through the same office.
Where can I check the zoning for a Kennesaw property, and what if I need a variance?
Planning and Zoning maintains the current zoning map. Variance, rezoning, and annexation requests go through a Planning Commission hearing followed by a Mayor and Council hearing, and an approved variance stays with the property rather than the owner.
Could historic-preservation rules affect my remodeling project?
Only for properties inside the Big Shanty Village Historic District or otherwise designated, not for Kennesaw homes generally. Exterior work on a designated property typically needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission, so it is worth checking early if a home might be included.
Where can I look up property records for a Kennesaw home?
Kennesaw is in Cobb County, so parcel information, ownership, and property details come from Cobb County's property records system.
Where can I find my property's assessed value?
Property valuations are handled by the Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors, a separate office from the one that bills and collects taxes. Their appeal window runs 45 days from the assessment notice.
Where can I find my property-tax bill?
Property tax bills and payment come from the Cobb County Tax Commissioner, a different office from the Board of Assessors that sets the valuation.
Does the city or the county handle water, sewer, and stormwater in Kennesaw?
Cobb County Water System handles water, sewer, and stormwater management for Kennesaw, not the city directly.
Kennesaw Homeowner Resources
Use these official city and county resources to check jurisdiction, permits, zoning, property information, and tax records before a remodeling project.
Maps & Boundaries
City of Kennesaw
Check zoning and city boundaries for a specific address, including whether a property sits inside Kennesaw or unincorporated Cobb County.
Visit official site →Building Services
City of Kennesaw
Confirm whether a permit applies to an addition, structural change, or electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work before starting.
Visit official site →Permit Portal
City of Kennesaw
Apply for building permits online and track application and inspection status.
Visit official site →Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation
City of Kennesaw
Current zoning map and variance process, plus the Historic Preservation Commission and Certificate of Appropriateness process for the Big Shanty Village Historic District.
Visit official site →Property Records
Cobb County
Look up parcel information, ownership, and property details for homes in Cobb County.
Visit official site →Property Assessments
Cobb County Board of Tax Assessors
Check assessed value and file an appeal if needed. A separate office from the one that bills and collects taxes.
Visit official site →Property Tax Records
Cobb County Tax Commissioner
Property tax bills, payment, and account information. Property valuations are handled separately by the Tax Assessor.
Visit official site →Water, Sewer & Stormwater
Cobb County Water System
Start service, check stormwater fees, or ask about water and sewer connections for a remodeling or addition project.
Visit official site →Serving Kennesaw, GA
We serve homeowners throughout Kennesaw and the surrounding area.