Remodeling and Repairs in Allenstown, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Allenstown homes, with what the Census housing figures for Allenstown mean for the work.
Homes in Allenstown
Allenstown is a town in Merrimack County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 2,040 homes, and the median home was built in 1981. 18 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (24 percent) and about the same as the state (19 percent). 43 percent are single-family houses and 81 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Allenstown | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 18% | 24% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 30% | 30% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 26% | 26% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 26% | 20% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 43% | 67% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 10% | 11% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 12% | 14% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 35% | 7% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 81% | 74% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 0% | 5% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Some older houses. About 18 percent predate 1940, so some jobs start by removing old layers.
- Newer homes. 26 percent were built in 2000 or later. Here the work is mostly first remodels.
- Manufactured homes. About 35 percent of homes in Allenstown are mobile or manufactured homes.
- Delivered fuel. 64 percent of Allenstown households heat mainly with oil or propane, so heat kept in by an air-sealed attic is fuel you do not have to buy.
How Allenstown homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Allenstown is fuel oil or kerosene (38 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Allenstown | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 38% | 33% | 40% |
| Propane | 26% | 19% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 19% | 25% | 21% |
| Electricity | 12% | 13% | 11% |
| Wood | 2% | 7% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Allenstown is in climate zone 5; the Merrimack County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Allenstown. We confirm with the Allenstown town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Allenstown homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Bathroom remodeling
- Flooring
- Decks
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Allenstown are part of every written estimate. Enter Allenstown as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- BowMerrimack County. Median home built 1985; 10% built before 1940.
- DeerfieldRockingham County. Median home built 1985; 19% built before 1940.
- EpsomMerrimack County. Median home built 1986; 16% built before 1940.
- HooksettMerrimack County. Median home built 1988; 5% built before 1940.
- PembrokeMerrimack County. Median home built 1969; 30% built before 1940.
See every town in Merrimack County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Allenstown?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Allenstown. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.