Remodeling and Repairs in Alstead, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Alstead homes, with what the Census housing figures for Alstead mean for the work.
Homes in Alstead
Alstead is a town in Cheshire County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 980 homes, and the median home was built in 1973. 14 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (27 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 73 percent are single-family houses and 76 percent of households own their home. 18 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Alstead | Cheshire County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 14% | 27% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 44% | 34% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 22% | 23% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 20% | 16% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 73% | 72% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 10% | 10% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 9% | 12% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 8% | 6% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 76% | 73% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 18% | 9% | 10% |
For a town of this size the Census home count carries a margin of error of about 11 percent, so treat the shares as approximate. County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Lead-safe work. 58 percent of homes were built before 1980. Atlas is an EPA certified lead renovator and follows lead-safe (RRP) practices on pre-1978 paint.
- Delivered fuel. 69 percent of Alstead households heat mainly with oil or propane, so heat kept in by an air-sealed attic is fuel you do not have to buy.
- Wood heat. 26 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Alstead homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Alstead is fuel oil or kerosene (42 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Alstead | Cheshire County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 42% | 57% | 40% |
| Propane | 27% | 14% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 0% | 4% | 21% |
| Electricity | 2% | 10% | 11% |
| Wood | 26% | 11% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Alstead is in climate zone 5; the Cheshire County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Alstead. We confirm with the Alstead town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Alstead homes
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Alstead are part of every written estimate. Enter Alstead as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AcworthSullivan County. Median home built 1963; 35% built before 1940.
- GilsumCheshire County. Median home built 1972; 30% built before 1940.
- LangdonSullivan County. Median home built 1984; 17% built before 1940.
- MarlowCheshire County. Median home built 1981; 20% built before 1940.
- SurryCheshire County. Median home built 1977; 18% built before 1940.
- WalpoleCheshire County. Median home built 1967; 33% built before 1940.
See every town in Cheshire County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Alstead?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Alstead. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.