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 Hanover County, VA
Bencke’s Tile converts tubs to tiled showers in Hanover County, VA. The estimate is free, and we come to your home to look at the alcove and measure.
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In Hanover County, one home in three is older than 1980
The Census survey for 2020 to 2024 gives Hanover County a median build year of 1991, give or take two years. Of 44,589 homes, 32.2 percent, about 14,400, were built before 1980. A further 18.9 percent date from before 1970.
That is a big base of older bathrooms, and some still have the tub they came with. The 1990s are the largest decade, at 20.5 percent, so many tubs are about thirty years old. Either way, the new shower usually takes the same alcove, and the wall behind it is checked before tile.
Hanover County: the asbestos certificate and other checks
The 1985 line
Hanover asks for an asbestos certificate with the permit application when the work is on a building put up before January 1, 1985. About a third of the county’s homes are older than 1980.
A big county
Hanover County includes Mechanicsville and the town of Ashland. On our service-area map the county seat is about 16 miles from the Richmond point in a straight line.
No water number to quote
The Hanover water reports we read do not list hardness. A test strip from a hardware store gives a reading for your own tap and helps you pick glass and fixtures.
Four in five own
The Census counts 82.1 percent of occupied Hanover homes as owner-occupied, so most conversions are the household’s own call.
Tiled showers to hold against your own
Hanover’s Building Inspector’s Office
Hanover County’s Building Inspector’s Office is at 7516 County Complex Road. The pages we read do not list when a permit is needed or exempt, so a drain change like a tub to shower swap is a question for the office.
They do require an asbestos certificate for renovation, demolition and reroofing work on structures built before January 1, 1985.
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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The county asks for an asbestos certificate with the permit application for buildings put up before January 1, 1985. Call the Building Inspector’s Office about your own house.
Hanover County is on our list of places we serve, and the estimate is free at your home. Tell us your street and we will confirm.
We found none in the water reports we read. Use a test strip on your own tap.
The walls can be tiled to the height you pick, up to the ceiling. Someone talks it through at the free estimate.
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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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