Remodeling and Repairs in Amherst, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Amherst homes, with what the Census housing figures for Amherst mean for the work.
Homes in Amherst
Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 4,580 homes, and the median home was built in 1978. 11 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (18 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 93 percent are single-family houses and 92 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Amherst | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 11% | 18% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 44% | 35% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 30% | 30% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 15% | 17% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 93% | 63% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 3% | 14% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 3% | 21% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 1% | 2% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 92% | 68% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 0% | 1% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Lead-safe work. 55 percent of homes were built before 1980. Atlas is an EPA certified lead renovator and follows lead-safe (RRP) practices on pre-1978 paint.
- 1980s and 1990s houses. 30 percent were built between 1980 and 1999. They were built to older energy codes, so attic air sealing is worth pairing with new windows or a roof.
- Delivered fuel. 79 percent of Amherst 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 Amherst homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Amherst is fuel oil or kerosene (50 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Amherst | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 50% | 29% | 40% |
| Propane | 29% | 15% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 11% | 38% | 21% |
| Electricity | 5% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 2% | 3% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Amherst is in climate zone 5; the Hillsborough County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Amherst. We confirm with the Amherst town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Amherst homes
- Lead-safe renovation
- Window replacement
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Roofing
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Amherst are part of every written estimate. Enter Amherst as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- BedfordHillsborough County. Median home built 1990; 5% built before 1940.
- HollisHillsborough County. Median home built 1979; 14% built before 1940.
- MerrimackHillsborough County. Median home built 1985; 4% built before 1940.
- MilfordHillsborough County. Median home built 1982; 17% built before 1940.
- Mont VernonHillsborough County. Median home built 1978; 24% built before 1940.
- New BostonHillsborough County. Median home built 1989; 13% built before 1940.
See every town in Hillsborough County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Amherst?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Amherst. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.