We had such a great experience working with Gabriel and his team at Bencke’s Tile Bath Remodel. From the very beginning, Gabriel was incredibly communicative, responsive, responsible, and someone we felt we could completely trust. He always kept us updated, answered every question, and made what could have been a stressful renovation feel easy.
Our Jack-and-Jill bathroom was 25 years old and very builder-grade and felt cramped with way too many doors. Gabriel helped completely transform the space into a bathroom that feels so much larger, brighter, and honestly looks like something out of a magazine.
The quality of the work is exceptional. They waterproofed the bathroom properly, insulated the tub, installed a linear drain with a perfectly sloped floor so the water drains exactly where it should, and the tile work is absolutely flawless. The floating vanity, mirror, and every finish were installed with so much attention to detail.
What I appreciated just as much was that Gabriel truly stands behind his work. If we noticed even the smallest thing, he was happy to come back and make it right without any hesitation. It’s rare to find a contractor who genuinely wants everything to be perfect.
We interviewed several contractors before choosing Gabriel, and I am so glad we did. The final result exceeded our expectations, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gabriel and his team to anyone looking for a bathroom remodel. They do beautiful work, they’re honest, and they’re the kind of people you actually enjoy working with. Adding the before and after pictures for reference!
Tub to Shower Conversion in Chester, VA
Bencke’s Tile replaces bathtubs with tiled showers in Chester, VA. Ask for a free estimate and we will come to your home and measure what you have.
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Chester: nearly 3,000 homes older than 1980
The Census survey for 2020 to 2024 gives Chester a median build year of 1990, with a margin of three years either way. About 30.3 percent of its 9,829 homes, roughly 3,000, were built before 1980, and 11.3 percent before 1970.
That is a real share of older houses, and in them the tub may be the first one. Tubs of that age are often heavy iron or steel and are set against a wall with old plumbing behind it. A house from the 1980s or later gives an easier start, and the talk turns to the shower’s design.
Chester: first steps for a tub swap
Look behind the tub wall
In an older house, the surround can hide old piping or soft framing. It is cheaper to find it before tile than after.
Where the drain lands
A shower drain does not sit where the tub drain did. The floor has to be rebuilt to slope toward the new spot.
Water from the county’s range
Chesterfield gives its water as 40 to 70 milligrams per liter, about 2 to 4 grains. That is the county’s range and not a Chester measurement.
Mostly owner-occupied
The Census counts 71.3 percent of occupied homes in the Chester area as owner-occupied. If you rent, the owner’s written yes comes first.
Showers in tile, for you to compare
Chester answers to the Chesterfield building office
Chester is in Chesterfield County, whose Building Inspection office is at 9800 Government Center Parkway. The county’s no-permit examples include new floor coverings and replacing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and faucets.
Wall tile is not named, and a wall that is moved, added or removed needs a permit. Ask the office how it treats a drain change.
How a project runs.
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Free in-home estimate
We come to your home, measure, and talk through what you want.
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Your price
You get the price for your job before any work starts.
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The build
Demo, prep, tile and grout, in that order.
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Walkthrough
You look over the finished room before the job is closed.
5.0 on Google from 16 reviews.
We love our new kitchen tile backsplash! Working with Bencke’s was a great experience, from the start with good communication and professionalism to the finish with a beautiful job well done!
Gabriel came by to give an estimate on doing tile work and was very thorough in articulating his approach, timeline and cost. He gave a wonderful idea to put a marble counter ledge which turned out really beautiful. He was so quick in starting the project and kept everything so clean with protecting furniture surround the bathroom. His crew were so polite and did an amazing job. I’m so grateful for them completing this so quickly. Gabriel went above and beyond to get everything done quickly but also with excellence. I would highly recommend him and his crew!
We needed an access panel for our tile bathtub and Gabriel was able to give us a quick estimate. He delivered flawlessly and we are very happy!
I can't say enough about Gabriel and his team. I put in an emergency request for kitchen and bathroom tile repairs/replacements on a Tuesday, and they were out fixing it and doing an amazing job by Thursday!! Highly recommend. Can't say enough good things! Thank you!
Frequently asked questions
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Possibly the original valve and drain, and a wall that has seen forty years of steam. Someone looks at the room at the free estimate before any plan is drawn.
Usually the shower takes the tub’s footprint, and it can feel larger without a curtain or tall edge. The alcove gets measured at the estimate.
Chesterfield County Building Inspection. Chester is inside the county.
Yes. It is free, and it is at your home.
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