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TRP Construction LLC — design-build-remodel general contractor in Wallingford, CT serving New Haven & Middlesex County since 1994

Design-Build Remodeling · Est. 1994

Craftsmanship that
feels like home.

TRP Construction is a full-service design-build-remodel company in business for 32 years — known for exceptional quality, integrity, and accountability when it comes to translating your vision into a remarkable remodel.

Wallingford, CT Design · Build · Remodel Serving since 1994
A bright white custom kitchen remodel with a large granite island and pendant lighting, built by TRP Construction
Custom kitchen · New Haven County
Est. 1994
Locally owned & operated
32 Years
Building across New Haven County
Design–Build
One team, concept to completion
Licensed
CT contractor · HIC.0620549
As seen Featured in Dwell Magazine HOBI Award Winner
A bright, open, freshly renovated living room with white walls and large windows
“At TRP we apply the highest standards of professionalism to every project, regardless of its size or scope, with the utmost respect for your home.”
Tom Prete Owner

Who we are

A Wallingford design-build team, 32 years in the making.

Established in 1994, TRP Construction is a locally owned general contractor based in Wallingford, CT. Serving homeowners in New Haven County for 32 years, we are known for our quality work and fair prices.

We oversee all aspects of the project from the initial meeting to completion — ensuring tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Our goal is to simplify the planning and remodeling process, eliminating the time and stress involved, so you can focus on enjoying your new home as soon as possible.

TP Tom Prete Owner & General Contractor

On-site, every project, every day.

CH Christina Hartman Designer

Turns your ideas into finished renderings.

The work · Room by room

Rooms rebuilt from the studs to the finish trim.

A full-service design-build team means one crew carries your project from the first sketch to the final coat of paint. A look at the spaces we build, room by room.

A white custom kitchen with a granite island, counter stools, and floating shelves
01

Kitchens

Custom cabinetry, stone counters, and layouts opened up for the way you actually cook and gather.

A spa-style bathroom remodel with a freestanding tub beneath a tall window and a tiled niche
02

Bathrooms

Spa baths with freestanding tubs, tiled showers, and vanities built to fit the room exactly.

A living room with custom white built-in cabinetry flanking a marble fireplace surround
03

Living Spaces & Built-Ins

Open floor plans, custom built-ins, mantels, and fireplace surrounds that anchor a room.

A red colonial home with a columned portico entry after a full exterior renovation
04

Additions & Exteriors

Room additions, siding, roofing, and whole-home exterior renovations — done to code, done to last.

A newly built deck with a clean white railing and stairs
05

Decks & Porches

Decks, covered porches, and custom pergolas built for the view and the seasons.

A cedar pergola built over the water, framing a shoreline view at dusk

Built for the view

“Translating your vision into a remarkable remodel.”

A custom waterfront pergola — one of the many outdoor spaces we design and build across the Connecticut shoreline.

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What we build

Full-service general contracting, under one roof.

From a single custom bath to a whole-house renovation, our team of industry professionals handles design, permitting, scheduling, and craftsmanship — start to finish.

  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms
  • Additions
  • Custom Built-Ins & Fireplaces
  • Living Spaces
  • Decks & Porches
  • Stairs
  • Flooring
  • Siding
  • Roofing
  • Doors & Windows
  • Garages
  • Basement Finishing
  • Custom Trim Work
  • Laundry, Closets & Offices
  • Coffee & Beverage Stations

Don’t see your project? Call (203) 605-2225 — if it’s part of your home, we build it.

The TRP way

Knowledge, communication, and results delivered on time.

General contractors bring a level of knowledge, expertise, and experience to effectively carry out projects of all sizes. This experience lets us identify and correct potential risks before they become problems. Communication between clients, vendors, and tradespeople is one of the most crucial parts of a successful project — our team works closely together for seamless scheduling and quality results on time.

A finished white kitchen with a gas range and hardwood floors
A rebuilt staircase with modern metal balusters below a chandelier
  1. 01

    Design-build under one roof

    Owner Tom Prete and designer Christina Hartman take you from first idea to finished renderings to build — no handoffs, no finger-pointing.

  2. 02

    On time & on budget

    We oversee every stage from the initial meeting to completion, keeping the job on schedule and within budget.

  3. 03

    Respect for your home

    The highest standards of professionalism on every project — a clean, organized job site and the utmost respect for the home you live in.

  4. 04

    The right people, the right place

    Reliable, highly skilled craftsmen and trusted subcontractors, coordinated so the work simply gets done.

From our clients

Homeowners who’d call us again.

A selection of reviews from families across New Haven & Middlesex County — in their own words, from our testimonials page.

“Tom and his crew are very professional. They are very neat, respectful, and did the work in a timely manner. He is very honest and hardworking. We are very happy with the quality of the work done — we will definitely be calling him for any future projects.”
Maria G. Repeat client
“His team embodies everything you could ever dream about in a general contractor: professional, prompt, honest, trustworthy, responsive, and present on the job site. I would, and have, recommended him to friends and family.”
JY Jennifer Y. Whole-house remodel
“The quality of the work in the kitchen and the four bathrooms is beyond superb, and to exacting professional standards. But the real reason to hire TRP is that Tom made renovating our home fun.”
CK Clare K. Kitchen & bathrooms
“Tom is a rare find in this industry. He’s kind, patient and knowledgeable. Communication was clear and consistent, and everything was completed on schedule and within budget.”
KF Kate F. Office, deck & closet
“He always put “the right people, in the right place, at the right time.” This was an education for us in what a full-service contractor looks like with a mature operation — stellar office staff and stellar craftsmen.”
DD Damjan D. Kitchen renovation
“Tom’s attention to detail and craftsmanship are exceptional. Every wall, fixture, and finish was restored with precision and care. What began as a stressful, overwhelming process became one filled with trust and hope.”
PM Pam M. Post-fire home rebuild

More reviews on Houzz, Facebook, and Instagram.

Where we work

Serving New Haven & Middlesex County.

Based at 225 Quinnipiac Street in Wallingford — building for homeowners across the region.

  • Wallingford
  • North Haven
  • Meriden
  • Cheshire
  • Southington
  • North Branford
  • Durham
  • New Haven
  • West Haven
  • Woodbridge
  • Hamden
  • Orange
  • Milford
  • Branford
  • Guilford
  • Madison
  • Middletown
  • Clinton
  • Westbrook
  • Killingworth

Start your project

Let’s talk about your home.

To schedule an appointment or ask about your project, give us a call or send an email. We’d love to hear what you have in mind.

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Address
225 Quinnipiac Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
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Hours
Monday – Friday · 8am – 4pm

Connecticut Licensed Home Improvement Contractor · #HIC.0620549