Bathroom Remodeling in Richmond, VA
We're based in Glen Allen, minutes from most Richmond neighborhoods. One Class A licensed team handles your bathroom remodel start to finish — tile, plumbing, electrical, glass, everything.
Bathroom Remodeling — Richmond VA
A bathroom remodel done right — no subcontractor lottery.
Most bathroom remodel horror stories come from the same place: a GC who handles demo and drywall but farms out the tile to one sub, the plumbing to another and the glass enclosure to a third. Nobody's schedule lines up. You're down a bathroom for three months while people play phone tag.
We don't work that way. Our crews handle tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and finish work in-house. When the tile setter is done, the glass company gets called — because we've already coordinated that lead time before demo started. That's how you get a primary bath remodel done in 4–6 weeks instead of 12.
We work in all Richmond area housing stock: older Fan and Church Hill homes with cast-iron drains, 1950s and 1960s Henrico brick ranches with original tile you're finally ready to replace, Short Pump and Midlothian colonials with primary baths that need a full gut. We give you fair pricing for this market, not NoVA rates.
- Primary bath, guest bath and powder room renovations
- Tub-to-shower conversions with custom tile and glass
- Freestanding soaking tub installation
- Curbless and walk-in shower design and build
- Double vanity, storage and mirror upgrades
- Heated floor installation — electric and hydronic
- Plumbing rough-in and fixture upgrades
- Exhaust fans, lighting and GFCI electrical
Richmond area considerations
Bathrooms we see in the Richmond market — and what they need.
Different houses, different challenges. Here's what we run into regularly across the Richmond metro and how we handle it.
Fan and Museum District: 1900s–1940s rowhouses
These homes were built with bathrooms as an afterthought — literally added to closet space or carved out of a bedroom. Original cast-iron tubs, galvanized supply lines and drain stacks that have never been touched. When we open walls in these homes, we expect to find conditions and we plan for them upfront. Lead times for specialty plumbing parts for older houses are real — we factor that into the schedule before demo starts, not after.
Henrico County ranches: 1950s–1970s slab builds
The bathrooms in these homes are typically 5×8 or 7×9 — undersized by today's standards. Original pink or avocado ceramic tile, combination tub-showers, single vanity. The constraint in these remodels isn't usually budget — it's the physical footprint. We can bump out a bathroom wall into an adjacent closet if the structural conditions allow, or work creatively within the existing square footage. Either way, the finished product looks nothing like what it replaced.
Short Pump and West End colonials: 1990s–2000s builder grade
These primary baths are larger but they were finished cheap. Garden tubs nobody uses, prefab shower surrounds, laminate vanity tops and builder fixtures. The good news: the plumbing is in good shape, the footprint is workable and we're not dealing with surprises behind the walls. A mid-range remodel here — custom tile shower with glass enclosure, new dual vanity, soaking tub, solid stone countertop — delivers a dramatic change for a reasonable number.
Midlothian and Chesterfield: newer builds, value pricing
Chesterfield County has seen a lot of construction in the last 20 years. The houses are newer but the finishes are still builder-grade in many cases. These are good candidates for targeted upgrades — replace the shower surround and door, swap the vanity top for quartz, add recessed lighting — without a full gut that the house doesn't need. We match the scope to what the house and the neighborhood support.
Our process
Bathroom remodel from consultation to final tile — organized and on time.
We coordinate every trade ourselves. You don't manage the schedule — we do. One call, one contract, one team.
On-site evaluation
We look at the existing layout, measure the space, check the drain locations, assess the structural walls and plumbing access. We discuss what you want to change and what the realistic options are for your specific house. We leave with enough information to give you a real number — not a ballpark that tripled by the time you signed a contract.
Tile and fixture selection
We guide you through tile layout, shower format, vanity height, fixture finishes, lighting type and glass style. If it's a larger primary bath, we can produce a layout drawing so you see the space before demo. Material lead times get ordered immediately after selections so they're on-site when we need them.
Permits and scheduling
We pull Henrico County, Chesterfield County or Richmond City permits as required. We sequence plumbing rough-in, electrical rough-in, waterproofing, tile, drywall, fixtures and glass on a schedule with actual dates — not "sometime next week."
Construction
Our crew does the tile work. Our plumbers handle the rough-in and fixture trim. Our electricians run the GFCI circuits and install the exhaust fan. Clean-up daily. Progress updates without you having to chase us.
Finish and warranty
We do a punch-list walk before you sign off. Grout haze cleaned, caulk lines straight, fixtures operating correctly, glass enclosure sealed. Workmanship warranty included. If something's not right, we come back.
Recent bathroom work
What DFC bathroom projects look like in the Richmond market.
Primary bath — Henrico County ranch
Full gut of original 1962 hall bath. Tub-to-shower conversion, large-format porcelain tile, frameless glass, new vanity with quartz top, recessed lighting. Plumbing re-route included. Finished in 5 weeks.
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Primary bath — Short Pump colonial
Garden tub removed, custom walk-in shower built in its place with floor-to-ceiling tile and linear drain. Dual vanity with undermount sinks and quartz countertop. Freestanding tub retained on opposite wall. 6-week build.
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Bathroom remodeling across the Richmond metro.
Our shop is in Glen Allen. We cover all of Henrico, Chesterfield, Richmond City and Hanover without a travel premium.
Client notes
4.8 stars. 49 reviews. Clients come back for more projects.
Heather SavelHave used DFC Home Improvement for three projects so far, and will certainly continue. Each time they have been on time and professional, and they instruct me on the options I have.
R. ScottThis is the second project DFC has successfully completed on my property. We have been very pleased with their work product and timely completion.
Ash LeiDFC handled the situation professionally and made sure the work was done correctly. Their craftsmanship was strong, and they communicated well throughout the job.
Common questions
Real answers about bathroom remodeling in Richmond, VA.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Richmond, VA?
A guest bath renovation typically runs $12,000–$22,000. A primary bath remodel — larger footprint, tile shower, soaking tub, double vanity, heated floors — generally falls between $22,000 and $50,000. Chesterfield and Henrico mid-range homes typically see a solid primary remodel in the $18,000–$35,000 range. We give you a firm number after the on-site evaluation.
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Henrico County?
Permits are required for plumbing re-routes, new electrical circuits, GFCI upgrades and exhaust fans on new wiring. Tile replacement, vanity swaps and fixture-for-fixture replacements typically don't require a permit. We assess your specific scope at the consultation and pull everything required.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A guest bath typically takes 2–3 weeks. A primary bath with custom tile shower, soaking tub, heated floor and plumbing rough-in usually runs 4–6 weeks. Custom glass enclosures are often the longest lead-time item — we order those immediately after selection so they don't delay the finish.
Can you handle the plumbing yourself or do you subcontract it?
We handle plumbing in-house. We don't subcontract the rough-in out to a third party who's on their own schedule. That's the biggest reason bathroom remodels run over on time — a GC who can't control the sub's calendar. Our crews coordinate everything under one roof.
What is the most popular bathroom upgrade in Henrico and Chesterfield County?
The tub-to-shower conversion is the most requested job. Most 1970s–1990s primary baths have a tub-shower combo that's outlived its usefulness. Replacing it with a curbless tile shower, frameless glass enclosure and a proper built-in bench changes the entire feel of the room at a cost that makes sense for this market.
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