Remodeling and Repairs in Columbia, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Columbia homes, with what the Census housing figures for Columbia mean for the work.
Homes in Columbia
Columbia is a town in Coos County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 490 homes, and the median home was built in 1983. 14 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (29 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 88 percent are single-family houses and 91 percent of households own their home. 30 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Columbia | Coos County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 14% | 29% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 30% | 35% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 38% | 22% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 18% | 14% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 88% | 70% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 0% | 12% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 0% | 7% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 12% | 10% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 91% | 74% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 30% | 23% | 10% |
For a town of this size the Census home count carries a margin of error of about 17 percent, so treat the shares as approximate. County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- 1980s and 1990s houses. 38 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.
- Seasonal homes. 30 percent of Columbia homes are held for seasonal or occasional use. A roof leak or ice dam in an empty house can go unseen all winter, so check the roof and attic before the snow.
- Delivered fuel. 81 percent of Columbia 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. 18 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Columbia homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Columbia is fuel oil or kerosene (69 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Columbia | Coos County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 69% | 68% | 40% |
| Propane | 12% | 11% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 0% | 1% | 21% |
| Electricity | 0% | 4% | 11% |
| Wood | 18% | 10% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Columbia is in climate zone 6; the Coos County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Columbia. We confirm with the Columbia town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Columbia homes
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Columbia are part of every written estimate. Enter Columbia as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- ColebrookCoos County. Median home built 1973; 33% built before 1940.
- StratfordCoos County. Median home built 1972; 33% built before 1940.
See every town in Coos County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Columbia?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Columbia. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.