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Showers & tub surrounds
Custom tiled showers, niches, benches and tub surrounds with proper waterproofing, pitch and drainage.
Tile & stone, set right the first time.
Showers, floors, backsplashes and stonework installed with proper prep, waterproofing and thinset coverage — so it looks sharp and stays that way. Based in Norfolk, working across Hampton Roads.
Prep firstFlat, clean, properly prepared surfaces before a single tile is set.
Waterproofed showersShowers built as a system — not just tile over board.
Full thinset coverageBack-buttering and the right trowel for the tile size.
Written quoteClear scope before work starts. No vague allowances.
What we install
Residential tile and stone work, from a single backsplash to a full bathroom.
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Bathroom floors
Porcelain, ceramic and natural stone floors — including herringbone and patterned layouts, set flat and level.
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Kitchen backsplashes
Subway, mosaic, handmade-look and stone backsplashes with clean cuts around outlets and edges.
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Large-format floors
Large porcelain and marble-look tile for living areas, kitchens and entries — leveled to minimize lippage.
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Stone & fireplaces
Stacked stone, marble and granite surrounds and hearths that turn a fireplace into the room's focal point.
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Repairs & refreshes
Cracked tile replacement, grout repairs and re-caulking where the existing install is still sound.
Recent work
Real jobs from around Hampton Roads — showers, backsplashes, floors and stone, finished and in progress. Tap any photo to view it larger.
How a job runs
Straightforward, in the right order.
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Tell us about it
Use the quote form or call. Photos of the space help a lot.
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Measure & quote
We measure, talk through tile and layout, and give you a written quote with a clear scope.
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Prep & waterproof
Demo, flatten, and waterproof where it counts. This is where good tile is made.
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Set, grout & seal
Tile set with full coverage, then grouted, sealed where needed, and cleaned.
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Walk it together
We walk the finished work with you and handle touch-ups before we call it done.
The part you don't see is the part that matters
Most tile failures aren't the tile — they're what is underneath it. We build the base right.
- Right mortar, right trowelThinset matched to tile size and material, combed for full coverage — large tile gets back-buttered.
- Showers waterproofed as a systemMembrane, corners, niche and drain detailed before tile goes up.
- Flat before we setFloors checked and leveled so big tile doesn't lip and grout lines stay true.
- Clean jobsiteDust controlled, floors protected, and the space left tidy each day.
Where we work
NorfolkVirginia BeachChesapeakePortsmouthSuffolkHampton Roads
Request a quote
Tell us what you're planning. Fill this in and we'll open a ready-to-send email to Bay Tile & Stone — or just call or email directly.
Owner: Justin Bohanon. The more you can share — room size, tile picked out or not, timing — the tighter the quote.
Common questions
Do I need to buy the tile before I ask for a quote?
No. It helps if you know the style you like, but we can quote the install and talk through tile, grout and trim options first. If you have already bought tile, tell us the size and material — it affects the mortar and layout.
How is a shower priced?
By size, tile size and layout complexity, and what the prep looks like once the old surround is out. That is why the quote is written after measuring — a herringbone mosaic niche is a different job than straight large-format walls.
Why does waterproofing and thinset coverage matter so much?
Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own, and tile bonded only in spots will crack or come loose. A proper membrane behind the tile and full mortar coverage underneath are what make a shower or floor last.
What areas do you serve?
Norfolk and the wider Hampton Roads area — Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk included. If you are just outside that, ask anyway.
Can you fix a few cracked tiles?
Often, yes — if the base underneath is still sound. Send a photo with your quote request and we will tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or the section needs to come up.