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Remodeling Dunwoody Homes With Care for the Neighborhood

A Local Take on Mid-Century and Traditional Renovations

Dunwoody has a character that’s hard to find in newer parts of metro Atlanta. Mature hardwoods over winding streets, established neighborhoods like Dunwoody North and Dunwoody Club Forest, and a housing stock that runs heavily through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. A lot of the home remodeling work we take on here involves bringing those original homes forward without losing what made families want them in the first place. The bones tend to be solid, the lots are usually generous, and the streets feel settled in a way that newer subdivisions can’t replicate.

The renovations we see most often in Dunwoody involve opening up the compartmentalized kitchens these eras were built with, updating original bathrooms that still have the tile work from when the house was new, finishing or refinishing basements, and reworking the front-to-back flow that defined so many ranches and split-levels. As a home remodeling contractor working in this part of DeKalb, we know what’s behind the walls of these houses, how to plan around mature trees and tighter lots, and how to move a project through the City of Dunwoody’s permitting process without losing time.

What the Right Renovation Adds to a Dunwoody Home

Bringing Established Homes Up to How Families Live Now

Dunwoody homes hold their value for a reason. The neighborhoods are stable, the schools are strong, and the proximity to Perimeter, 285, and 400 puts the whole city in a position newer suburbs are still trying to reach. A thoughtful renovation builds on that foundation rather than fighting it. Here’s where we see the biggest returns from the projects we finish in the area.

  • Modernizing Without Losing Character: A Dunwoody renovation works best when it updates the function of a home without flattening what made it interesting. Keeping good trim, original hardwoods, and architectural details while reworking what doesn’t work anymore.
  • Opening Up Closed-Off Floor Plans: Homes from the 60s through the 80s were built with formal living rooms, separate dining rooms, and walled-off kitchens. Removing or reworking the right walls is often the single biggest change you can make.
  • Bringing Original Systems Up to Date: Many homes here are working on original or partially updated plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. A renovation is the right time to address what’s hidden along with what’s visible.

  • Reclaiming Basement Square Footage: A lot of Dunwoody basements are partially finished, awkwardly laid out, or stuck in the era they were first built. Reworking that space is one of the best per-dollar returns we see.
  • Outdoor Living That Uses the Lot: Dunwoody lots tend to give you real backyard space, often with mature trees. The right deck, screened porch, or patio takes advantage of that without crowding the property.
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Over 300 Years of Combined Building Experience

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Home Remodeling Services Offered in Dunwoody

Renovations Built for Older Homes and Established Lots

Kitchen Remodeling

We open up dated Dunwoody kitchens, update finishes, and rework layouts so they fit how households actually cook today.

Bathroom Remodeling

Full renovations of original bathrooms, including tile, plumbing, fixtures, and the layout updates older homes usually need.

Home Additions

Bump-outs, primary suite additions, and second stories planned around mature trees, tighter lots, and the original architecture.

Renovated kitchen with an island in Lawrenceville ,GA.

Outdoor Living

Screened porches, patios, and outdoor kitchens designed to take advantage of the mature, shaded backyards Dunwoody is known for.

Deck Building

Replacement decks for aging structures and new builds sized to work with the slope and trees of older lots.

Luxury bathroom remodel in North Atlanta.

Whole Home Remodeling

Full interior renovations for homeowners ready to bring a mid-century or traditional Dunwoody home all the way forward.

See Our Recent Renovation Projects

Dunwoody and North DeKalb Homes, Room by Room

Our project gallery shows finished renovations from across Dunwoody and the broader North DeKalb area, from kitchens and primary baths to additions and outdoor living spaces. It gives you a direct look at how our work comes together once it’s done.

Why Dunwoody Homeowners Work With Redemption General Contractors

Steady Communication and Work That Holds Up

Renovating an established home asks for a contractor who can think through what’s likely to come up once walls are open, not just one who can quote what’s on the surface. The Dunwoody homeowners who hire us tend to value the same things we do: a real plan, a real schedule, and a team that handles the surprises older homes hand you without turning every one of them into a change order. The clearest read on what working with us looks like is the feedback from neighbors who have already finished projects.

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Every renovation we take on starts the same way: a real walk-through of your house, an honest conversation about what you want, and direct feedback on the most practical way to get there. Older homes always come with their own set of considerations, and we’d rather work through those upfront with you than discover them mid-project.

If you’re looking for a general contractor in Dunwoody who takes the structural side of a renovation as seriously as the finish work, reach out to set up a consultation. We’ll come out, take a look, and go from there.

Our Service Area

  • Dunwoody, GA and the surrounding North DeKalb communities