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 Mechanicsville, VA
Bencke’s Tile converts tubs to tiled showers in Mechanicsville, VA, one of our main areas. Ask for a free estimate and we will come to your home and measure.
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Mechanicsville: about 5,000 homes old enough to have an original tub
Inside the Census line for Mechanicsville, the 2020 to 2024 survey gives a median build year of 1990, give or take two years. Of 15,947 homes, 30.9 percent, about 4,900, were built before 1980, and 16.2 percent before 1970.
The 1980s are the biggest decade here, at 20.0 percent. A bathroom from then or earlier may still have a tub from the day the house went up, set in a 60-inch alcove. A new shower can use that space, and the old drain behind it is the part that gets rethought.
Mechanicsville: things to know before demolition
The 1985 line
Hanover County asks for an asbestos certificate on renovation work in buildings put up before January 1, 1985. Many Mechanicsville houses are on the older side of that line.
Close to Richmond
On our service-area map Mechanicsville is about 6 miles from the Richmond point in a straight line. That is a map measure and not a drive time.
No water number to quote
The Hanover County water report we read does not list hardness, so there is no county figure. A water test strip from a hardware store gives you a reading for your own tap.
A step you may want gone
For many households the reason for the change is the tall side of the tub. A low curb or a curbless floor can remove it, and the framing under the floor sets what is possible.
Shower tile to compare with your own plan
Hanover’s building office and the asbestos certificate
Mechanicsville is in Hanover County, whose Building Inspector’s Office is at 7516 County Complex Road. The county page we read does not say when a permit is needed or exempt, so for a conversion the office is the one to ask.
It does say that work on structures built before January 1, 1985 needs an asbestos certificate with the permit application. Check the year your house went up.
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’s rule covers work on buildings put up before January 1, 1985. Call the Building Inspector’s Office with your house’s year and your plan.
We found no hardness figure in the county’s water report. A test strip tells you more than an average would, and it helps you pick glass and a finish.
Yes, it is one of our main areas, with Henrico and Chesterfield. The free estimate is at your home.
Usually the shower takes the tub’s footprint. Someone measures the alcove at the estimate and tells you what fits.
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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