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 Short Pump, VA
Bencke’s Tile converts tubs to tiled showers in Short Pump, VA. Ask for a free estimate, and we will come to your home to look at the alcove and measure it.
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- Free in-home estimate
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Short Pump tubs are young, so the switch is about daily use
The Census figure for Short Pump, from the 2020 to 2024 survey, is a median build year of 1999, give or take a year. Of 12,025 homes in the area, the 1990s are the largest group at 33.9 percent, and just 4.4 percent, about 530, date from before 1980.
So a worn-out original tub is not the usual reason here. The tub is around twenty-five years old, and people switch because nobody bathes in it or because the tall side is a nuisance. The job is one of space and layout, with old plumbing as the exception.
Short Pump: choices to make before demolition
The tub is not the weak point
With so few homes from before 1980, the old tub is rarely the problem. The reasons are space, a step you want gone, or a design you have outgrown.
The drain still moves
A shower drain sits in a different spot than a tub drain, even in a newer house. The plan has to say where the new one goes.
One bathroom, two uses
If this tub is the one a child or a guest uses, think about whether another tub stays in the house. A conversion takes the tub away for good.
A county average
Henrico’s utility page lists its treated water at 64 milligrams per liter, about 4 grains. It is a county average and not a Short Pump reading.
Tiled showers for you to compare
Short Pump: the permit office is Henrico’s
Short Pump has no building office of its own. Henrico County’s Permit Center, at 4301 East Parham Road, covers it.
The county’s page lists work on water supply, drains and vents as permit work. Because a tub to shower swap moves the drain, ask the Permit Center how your plan is handled before you order tile.
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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If the tub no longer fits how you live, yes. At that age the tub is rarely the problem, and the plan turns on space and taste.
Often it does, because there is no tall wall or curtain. Someone measures the alcove at the free estimate and says what fits.
No. On our service-area map Short Pump is about 12 miles from the Richmond point in a straight line, a map measure and not a drive time. The estimate is free at your home.
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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