Remodeling and Repairs in Belknap County, NH
Every town and city in Belknap County, with Census housing figures and links to each local page.
Belknap County has 11 municipalities, including the city of Laconia, and about 39,000 homes. Atlas serves all of them. 17 percent of the county's homes were built before 1940 (state: 19 percent) and 22 percent in 2000 or later (state: 20 percent). The towns with the largest share of pre-1940 homes are Laconia (25%), Tilton (25%), Meredith (22%); the most new construction since 2000 is in Sanbornton (34%), New Hampton (33%), Gilford (25%).
Towns and cities in Belknap County
Figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates). Linked towns have their own page.
| Town or city | Homes | Median year built | Built before 1940 | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 4,610 | 1974 | 17% | 94% |
| Barnstead | 2,380 | 1985 | 7% | 94% |
| Belmont | 3,680 | 1983 | 6% | 82% |
| Center Harbor | 740 | 1982 | 15% | 91% |
| Gilford | 5,210 | 1983 | 8% | 93% |
| Gilmanton | 2,350 | 1981 | 13% | 99% |
| Laconia | 10,320 | 1974 | 25% | 64% |
| Meredith | 5,040 | 1975 | 22% | 76% |
| New Hampton | 1,140 | 1989 | 9% | 88% |
| Sanbornton | 1,550 | 1986 | 13% | 86% |
| Tilton | 1,980 | 1972 | 25% | 67% |
How Belknap County homes are heated
29 percent of the county's homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes (state: 10 percent). Main heating fuel for the homes that are lived in:
| Main heating fuel | Belknap County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 50% | 40% |
| Propane | 22% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 8% | 21% |
| Electricity | 9% | 11% |
| Wood | 8% | 6% |
Climate zone 6
The energy code places all of Belknap County in climate zone 6. Climate zone 6 is the colder zone. There the energy code calls for R-20 cavity insulation plus R-5 continuous insulation, or R-13 plus R-10, in new or rebuilt wood-frame walls, R-10 at slab edges to 4 feet deep, and the same R-49 ceiling as the south of the state. New Hampshire uses the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments (Table R402.1.2 gives these values).
Building codes in Belknap County
The state building code applies in every Belknap County town and city. Local enforcement varies: some have a building or code office and some do not have a local inspector, so we confirm permit requirements with each town before work starts.
Travel
Crew travel and fuel are part of every written Atlas estimate, wherever the house is in Belknap County.