Hollins is an unincorporated community in north Roanoke County, anchored by Hollins University and a collection of established residential neighborhoods that developed primarily from the 1940s through the 1970s. The housing stock along Peters Creek Road and in the neighborhoods near the university reflects the suburban development pattern of that era — well-built homes with original bathrooms that have aged in place.
Hollins Homes and Their Bathrooms
Hollins saw significant residential growth in the 1950s and 1960s, a period when the ranch house was the dominant form. These homes were built with single bathrooms serving the whole house — a 5x8 room with a tub/shower combination, a wall-hung or vanity-mounted sink, and ceramic tile in the colors of the era. Many have a second half-bath added at some later point, often in the basement or off a master bedroom.
What we typically find in Hollins bathrooms:
- Original ceramic tile from the 1950s and 1960s — structurally sound but dated
- Tub/shower combinations where the tub was never used — prime candidates for conversion to a walk-in shower
- Vanities from the 1980s or 1990s renovation era that updated the fixtures but left the tile alone
- Half-baths and master baths added as additions — often with different finish quality than the original bathroom
What We Do in Hollins
- Complete bathroom renovations — full gut and rebuild, new layout if needed, correct waterproofing throughout
- Walk-in shower installation — tub-to-shower conversions and new shower builds
- Tile replacement — floor and wall tile removed and replaced over properly prepared substrate
- Vanity and fixture updates — modernize the room without touching the tile
Serving Hollins and North Roanoke County
We serve Hollins and the surrounding north county communities. Reach us at (540) 530-3883 or fill out the form below for a free estimate.