Remodeling and Repairs in Canaan, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Canaan homes, with what the Census housing figures for Canaan mean for the work.
Homes in Canaan
Canaan is a town in Grafton County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 2,020 homes, and the median home was built in 1975. 19 percent were built before 1940, about the same as the county (20 percent) and about the same as the state (19 percent). 68 percent are single-family houses and 77 percent of households own their home. 14 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Canaan | Grafton County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 19% | 20% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 40% | 28% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 11% | 31% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 30% | 21% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 68% | 68% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 7% | 9% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 5% | 16% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 20% | 7% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 77% | 71% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 14% | 24% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Some older houses. About 19 percent predate 1940, so some jobs start by removing old layers.
- Lead-safe work. 59 percent of homes were built before 1980. Atlas is an EPA certified lead renovator and follows lead-safe (RRP) practices on pre-1978 paint.
- Newer homes. 30 percent were built in 2000 or later. Here the work is mostly first remodels.
- Manufactured homes. About 20 percent of homes in Canaan are mobile or manufactured homes.
- Delivered fuel. 68 percent of Canaan 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. 23 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Canaan homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Canaan is fuel oil or kerosene (38 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Canaan | Grafton County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 38% | 43% | 40% |
| Propane | 30% | 28% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 0% | 4% | 21% |
| Electricity | 3% | 11% | 11% |
| Wood | 23% | 11% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Canaan is in climate zone 6; the Grafton County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Canaan. We confirm with the Canaan town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Canaan homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Lead-safe renovation
- Bathroom remodeling
- Flooring
- Decks
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Canaan are part of every written estimate. Enter Canaan as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- EnfieldGrafton County. Median home built 1983; 19% built before 1940.
- GraftonGrafton County. Median home built 1983; 30% built before 1940.
- HanoverGrafton County. Median home built 1976; 25% built before 1940.
- LymeGrafton County. Median home built 1977; 32% built before 1940.
We also serve Dorchester, Orange, which share a border with Canaan but do not have a local page.
See every town in Grafton County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Canaan?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Canaan. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.