Remodeling and Repairs in Bow, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Bow homes, with what the Census housing figures for Bow mean for the work.
Homes in Bow
Bow is a town in Merrimack County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 2,900 homes, and the median home was built in 1985. 10 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (24 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 91 percent are single-family houses and 87 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 10% | 24% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 30% | 30% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 36% | 26% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 24% | 20% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 91% | 67% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 2% | 11% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 7% | 14% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 0% | 7% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 87% | 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
- 1980s and 1990s houses. 36 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. 58 percent of Bow 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 Bow homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Bow is fuel oil or kerosene (40 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Bow | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 40% | 33% | 40% |
| Propane | 18% | 19% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 25% | 25% | 21% |
| Electricity | 10% | 13% | 11% |
| Wood | 4% | 7% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Bow is in climate zone 5; the Merrimack County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Bow. We confirm with the Bow town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Bow homes
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Bow are part of every written estimate. Enter Bow as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AllenstownMerrimack County. Median home built 1981; 18% built before 1940.
- ConcordMerrimack County. Median home built 1969; 33% built before 1940.
- DunbartonMerrimack County. Median home built 1990; 10% built before 1940.
- HooksettMerrimack County. Median home built 1988; 5% built before 1940.
- HopkintonMerrimack County. Median home built 1968; 34% 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 Bow?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Bow. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.