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 Goochland County, VA
Bencke’s Tile converts tubs to tiled showers in Goochland County, VA. Ask for a free estimate and we will come out to measure the alcove at your home.
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Goochland: newer houses, with 2,400 built before 1980
Census figures for 2020 to 2024 put the median home in Goochland County at 2000, give or take two years. The county has 11,208 homes. The 2000s are the largest decade at 23.7 percent, and 21.6 percent, about 2,400, were built before 1980.
So most tubs here are twenty to twenty-five years old, with an older set in the pre-1980 homes. With 84.9 percent of occupied homes owner-occupied, the decision is usually the household’s. The old tub’s alcove is still the footprint for the new shower.
Goochland: wells, distance and the drain
Most homes run on wells
The county’s own water plan says most residents are on private wells. The plan is dated, so treat it as a guide. A water test before you choose tile and glass tells you what your tap carries.
Distance
On our service-area map the county seat is about 27 miles from the Richmond point in a straight line. That is a map measure and not a drive time.
Piping decides the permit
The county’s permit page counts changing or adding piping as work that needs one. A shower drain in a new spot is a piping change.
Planning for the long run
If you want to stay a long time, ask for solid blocking in the walls for grab bars. It is easy to add before the wall is closed.
Tiled showers for comparison
Goochland’s Building Inspection and its exemption list
Goochland County Building Inspection is at 1800 Sandy Hook Road. Its exemption list covers same-for-same replacement of plumbing equipment and repair of floors, wall coverings or tile.
It leaves out changing or adding piping. Replacing a tub with a shower normally moves the drain, so that is not a same-for-same swap, and the office is the one to ask.
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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On our service-area map the county seat is about 27 miles from the Richmond point in a straight line. Goochland is on our list of places we serve, and the estimate is free there too.
It helps. The county’s water plan says most residents use wells, and minerals differ house to house. A test shows what your tap carries.
Probably not. A shower drain sits in a different place, so piping changes. Ask the county Building Inspection about your plan.
Usually it takes the tub’s footprint and feels larger with no curtain. The alcove gets measured at the free estimate.
Related pages.
ServiceTub to Shower Conversion
A tub to shower conversion takes out the bathtub and puts a tiled shower in its place. Bencke’s Tile does conversions in Richmond, VA, and the free estimate tells you what your bathroom needs.
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