Sallem Construction · Atlanta

Serving Decatur

Remodeling, Siding, Concrete, and Painting in Decatur, GA

Craftsman bungalows and tight historic lots mean remodeling work here has to respect both the house and the district.

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Decatur's housing stock runs heavy on craftsman and foursquare homes built between the 1920s and 1940s, many inside a historic overlay that means exterior changes get reviewed before a crew ever shows up. Original wood siding is common under later vinyl or aluminum layers, and matching trim profiles matters if a house sits near the historic courthouse square or in Oakhurst.

Lot sizes are small and driveways narrow, which shapes how concrete work gets planned, tight-access pours for walkways and patios rather than wide slab jobs. Mature oak canopy across Winnona Park and the Agnes Scott corridor drops limbs and keeps roof lines and siding damp longer after storms, so rot at the eaves shows up earlier than in newer suburbs.

Paint jobs in Decatur often deal with older plaster interiors and original wood trim that needs prep instead of a quick spray coat, especially in homes that haven't been touched since a prior renovation decades back.

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What Decatur calls us for

Siding

Matching original wood profiles matters in Decatur's historic districts where replacement siding gets scrutinized.

Remodeling

Small, older footprints mean remodels here are about smart reconfiguration, not just adding square footage.

Painting

Original plaster and trim in pre war homes need real prep work before paint will hold.

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