Bedford is a historic town about 25 miles east of Roanoke, incorporated in 1782 and long associated with tobacco cultivation and later textile manufacturing. The Rubatex Corporation operated a rubber products factory there for decades, and the town's residential neighborhoods reflect the layered history of a small industrial community — Victorian-era homes near the center, postwar housing in the surrounding neighborhoods, and more recent development as the town has drawn Roanoke Valley commuters and retirees.
Bedford's Housing and Bathroom Profile
Bedford's older homes — those built before 1940 — often have bathrooms that were retrofitted into existing structures, sometimes as late as the 1930s for homes built in the 1890s. These bathrooms typically have cast iron tubs, pedestal or wall-hung sinks, and tile set over plaster. They're small, they're original, and they present specific challenges for renovation that require understanding how they were built.
The mid-century development around Bedford followed the same pattern as the broader region: production ranches and capes with standardized bathrooms, original ceramic tile, and fixtures that are now 60+ years old. A portion of Bedford County's housing is more rural — farmhouses and older country homes with bathrooms that were added at various points in the 20th century, often with inconsistent construction quality.
What We Do in Bedford
- Complete bathroom renovations — full gut and rebuild, any era of housing stock
- Walk-in shower installation — tub removal and custom tile shower construction
- Tile work — floor and wall tile installation with correct substrate preparation
- Cosmetic refreshes — vanity, fixtures, mirror, and lighting updates
Serving Bedford and Bedford County
We serve Bedford and the surrounding Bedford County communities. Projects in Bedford are about 25 miles from Roanoke — call us at (540) 530-3883 to discuss scope and scheduling.