Remodeling and Repairs in Chester, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Chester homes, with what the Census housing figures for Chester mean for the work.
Homes in Chester
Chester is a town in Rockingham County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 1,850 homes, and the median home was built in 1991. 16 percent were built before 1940, about the same as the county (13 percent) and about the same as the state (19 percent). 94 percent are single-family houses and 98 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Chester | Rockingham County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 16% | 13% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 20% | 32% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 28% | 32% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 36% | 23% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 94% | 73% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 4% | 7% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 0% | 16% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 1% | 4% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 98% | 79% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 0% | 4% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Some older houses. About 16 percent predate 1940, so some jobs start by removing old layers.
- Newer homes. 36 percent were built in 2000 or later. Here the work is mostly first remodels.
- Delivered fuel. 82 percent of Chester 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 Chester homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Chester is fuel oil or kerosene (60 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Chester | Rockingham County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 60% | 42% | 40% |
| Propane | 22% | 23% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 2% | 17% | 21% |
| Electricity | 8% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 6% | 3% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Chester is in climate zone 5; the Rockingham County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Chester. We confirm with the Chester town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Chester homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Bathroom remodeling
- Flooring
- Decks
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Chester are part of every written estimate. Enter Chester as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AuburnRockingham County. Median home built 1984; 12% built before 1940.
- CandiaRockingham County. Median home built 1979; 24% built before 1940.
- DerryRockingham County. Median home built 1983; 8% built before 1940.
- FremontRockingham County. Median home built 1988; 16% built before 1940.
- RaymondRockingham County. Median home built 1983; 10% built before 1940.
- SandownRockingham County. Median home built 1986; 11% built before 1940.
See every town in Rockingham County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Chester?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Chester. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.