Smithfield, platted from a family farm in 1752
Smithfield was incorporated in 1752 after Arthur Smith IV divided his family farm into 72 lots, and its sandy Tidewater soil, unsuited to tobacco, pushed early farmers toward the salt-hog-meat business that made Smithfield ham world-famous by 1783. A remodel in one of Smithfield's original 72-lot-era homes should expect plumbing added in stages since well before the town's ham-curing boom.
Smithfield projects we can help plan
- Full Bathroom Remodel — A complete, coordinated renovation—from careful demolition and behind-the-wall updates to tile, fixtures, and final paint.
- Walk-In Showers — Well-proportioned showers with correct waterproofing, useful storage, and glass that keeps the room feeling open.
- Tub-to-Shower Conversions — Turn an underused tub into a low-threshold shower designed around your space and daily routine.
- Tile & Waterproofing — Beautiful tile starts with the work nobody sees: flat substrates, movement joints, membranes, and disciplined layout.
- Accessible Bathrooms — Safer, calmer spaces with sensible clearances, blocking, seating, grab bars, and easier entries—without an institutional look.
Start with the conditions you already know
Share the home’s approximate age, previous renovations, access concerns, and the details you hope to preserve—especially useful for a property with Smithfield’s layered history. That context makes the first conversation far more useful.