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 Powhatan County, VA
Bencke’s Tile converts tubs to tiled showers in Powhatan County, VA. Ask for the free estimate and we will come to your home and measure the alcove.
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Powhatan tubs: about one house in four predates 1980
Census figures for 2020 to 2024 give Powhatan County a median build year of 1996, give or take two years. The county has 12,021 homes. Some 23.1 percent, about 2,800, were built before 1980, and 10.0 percent before 1970.
In those older houses the tub may be the first one, and the plumbing behind it is as old as the house. Newer homes have a simpler start. With 93.2 percent of occupied homes owner-occupied, the choice is nearly always the owner’s.
Powhatan: wells, water and the old tub
Ask about your water first
We found no county figure for water minerals in Powhatan. Where a house runs on a private well, minerals can stain a tub and later a shower, so a test is worth doing before you pick tile and glass.
A volunteer study
A Virginia Tech program tested Powhatan wells from 2013 to 2017, and a sediment filter was the most common treatment among the 87 samples. It was a voluntary sample and not a count.
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.
The drain still moves
Whatever the water, a shower drain sits in a different place than a tub drain, and the floor is rebuilt around it.
Tiled showers, to set against your own
Powhatan Building Inspections and an old list
Powhatan County Building Inspections is at 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Suite F, in Powhatan. The county links a list of work that needs no permit, and it includes replacing plumbing fixtures without altering the water supply, drain or vent systems.
A tub to shower swap alters the drain, and the list is a copy of state wording with a 2014 date, so it may be stale. Ask the office about your plan.
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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It will not ruin tile. Minerals can mark grout and put a film on glass, and a filter or a softener cuts that down. Tell us about your water at the estimate.
On our service-area map the county seat is about 27 miles from Richmond in a straight line. Powhatan is on our list of places we serve, and the estimate is free there too.
Probably a simpler wall than a 1960s one, though a look inside is the only way to know. The free estimate is where someone checks.
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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