Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Newington, CT

D-Core Construction LLC is a bathroom remodeling contractor based right here in Newington, CT. Owner Felipe Perri and his crew rebuild tired bathrooms from the subfloor up: new showers and tubs, vanities, tile, waterproofing, ventilation and lighting, with the plumbing planned before a single wall is closed. Being local means the town's houses and its building department are familiar ground.

Most bathroom renovations we take on start the same way: we look at what is behind the old tile before we talk about finishes. A soft subfloor near the toilet, a fan that dumps air into the attic, or a shower valve with no access panel all change the plan. Finding those early keeps the budget honest and keeps surprises out of the middle of the job.

From there the work follows a set order. Demolition and protection of the rest of the house come first, then framing repairs, rough plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, and inspection where the town requires it. Tile, the vanity, fixtures, glass and trim go in last, once everything underneath has been checked. Each stage is finished and checked before the next trade starts, so nothing gets buried that should have been looked at first.

If you are after an affordable bathroom remodel, the biggest savings usually come from keeping the toilet, sink and tub drain where they already are. Moving a drain line costs more than upgrading the fixture that sits on it. We will tell you which changes earn their cost in your bathroom and which ones are only nice to have. That conversation happens before the estimate, not after.

Licensed & insured
CT HIC.0666861
15+ years of experience
5.0 on Google
Owner Felipe Perri

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Luxury bathroom remodel with a double wood vanity, quartz countertop, oversized mirror, and brass fixtures.

Remodeling Bathrooms in Newington's Postwar Homes

Newington grew fast after World War II. The town's population climbed several times over between 1940 and 1970, and much of its housing dates from those decades, with 1950s capes and ranches a familiar sight on its side streets. Bathrooms in those homes tend to be small, often with one window over the tub, original wall tile set in mortar and older supply lines. A tub-to-shower conversion or a reworked vanity wall is a common way to get more out of the same footprint.

Permits for construction and alterations beyond ordinary repairs go through the Building Department at Town Hall, 200 Garfield Street, and the town accepts plans through its online permit center. West Hartford, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Berlin and New Britain all share a border with Newington, so much of our work stays close to home.

What a Newington bathroom remodel can include

01Tub-to-shower conversions sized for small postwar baths
02Tiled showers with a waterproofing membrane behind the tile
03New vanity, top, faucet and mirror
04Replacement of original mortar-set floor and wall tile
05Exhaust fan ducted outside, not into the attic
06Lighting and GFCI outlets planned with the electrical work
07Supply and drain lines checked before the walls close

Bathroom remodel with dual console sinks, mirrored medicine cabinets, chrome fixtures, and mosaic tile flooring.

Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Newington, CT

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Newington?

Newington requires a permit for construction and alterations beyond ordinary repairs, and plumbing or electrical changes usually fall into that group. The Building Department at Town Hall handles applications and inspections. We walk through what your scope needs before work begins so inspections fit into the schedule.

My bathroom still has its original 1950s tile. Can it stay?

Sometimes. If the tile is sound and you like the look, we can work around it. Old mortar-set tile is heavy and often hides aging pipes, though, so we check the wall behind it before recommending you keep it.

How does a project with D-Core start?

You call or send a message, and we set a time to look at the bathroom. We talk through what bothers you about the room, measure, and check what we can see of the plumbing and ventilation. The estimate is written around your actual room, not a generic package.

Can you turn our tub into a walk-in shower?

Yes. Tub-to-shower conversions are part of our bathroom work. The drain usually shifts a little, the wall gets a proper waterproofing system, and we choose a shower base or a tiled floor that fits the space.

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