Bathroom Remodeling Contractor in Simsbury, CT
For bathroom renovations in Simsbury, CT, D-Core Construction LLC takes the room from demolition to final trim: showers, tubs, vanities, tile, waterproofing, ventilation and lighting. We are a Newington-based bathroom remodeling contractor with 15+ years of experience, and we work across Simsbury, from Simsbury Center to Weatogue and Tariffville.
Every bathroom we remodel gets a waterproofing system in the wet areas, not just cement board and grout. Grout is not waterproof, and a shower that looks fine on the surface can soak the framing behind it for years. A continuous membrane, sealed at the seams and around the valve and niche, is the part of the job you never see and the reason the shower lasts.
Lighting changes how a bathroom works more than most people expect. A single fixture over the mirror leaves shadows on your face, while a mix of vanity lights, a wet-rated light over the shower and a fan with a light fixes that. We plan the lighting with the electrical work at the start, so wiring goes in once, before the walls close.
- Licensed & insured
- CT HIC.0666861
- 15+ years of experience
- 5.0 on Google
- Owner Felipe Perri

Simsbury Homes and Their Bathrooms
Simsbury's historic core runs along Hopmeadow Street, where the Simsbury Center Historic District stretches between West Street and Massaco Street. Older houses in and around the center often have bathrooms that were added or reshaped long after the house was built, which can mean odd framing, floors that are out of level and drain runs that take long routes.
The town's Building Department at 933 Hopmeadow Street covers all of Simsbury, including Tariffville and Weatogue, and enforces the Connecticut State Building Code. With Talcott Mountain and Heublein Tower overlooking town, Simsbury gets real New England winters, so we keep new supply lines out of exterior walls wherever the layout allows.
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Included in a Simsbury bathroom project
- 01Demolition with dust protection for the rest of the house
- 02Subfloor and framing repair where needed
- 03Shower pan, membrane and tile
- 04Tub or shower fixture replacement
- 05Vanity, countertop and mirror installation
- 06Layered lighting and a ducted fan
- 07Supply lines kept out of exterior walls where possible

Questions About Bathroom Remodeling in Simsbury, CT
Do you work on older houses near Simsbury Center?
Yes. Older homes often need more prep before the finish work: leveling floors, reinforcing joists and rerouting drains that were added in later decades. We check those conditions during the first visit so they show up in the estimate instead of in the middle of the project.
Which permits does a Simsbury bathroom remodel need?
That depends on whether plumbing, wiring or framing change. Simsbury's Building Department reviews the work under the state building code and can confirm what a specific project requires. We sort that out with you before demolition.
Is waterproofing really necessary if the shower has tile?
Yes. Tile and grout shed most water, but grout absorbs moisture, and over time water reaches whatever is behind it. A sealed membrane behind and under the tile keeps the framing dry. It adds a little cost up front and saves tearing the shower out later.
How do we choose between a shower pan and a tiled shower floor?
A prefabricated pan goes in faster and has fewer seams. A tiled floor lets you match the bathroom floor and fit unusual shapes. We show you both and explain how each affects layout, cleaning and cost.
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