Remodeling and Repairs in Durham, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Durham homes, with what the Census housing figures for Durham mean for the work.
Homes in Durham
Durham is a town in Strafford County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 4,270 homes, and the median home was built in 1981. 14 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (19 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 58 percent are single-family houses and 64 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Durham | Strafford County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 14% | 19% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 18% | 25% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 33% | 23% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 58% | 59% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 12% | 14% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 29% | 19% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 1% | 8% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 64% | 67% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 3% | 3% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Newer homes. 33 percent were built in 2000 or later. Here the work is mostly first remodels.
- Rental housing. 41 percent of homes are in buildings with two or more units and 36 percent of households rent. We handle rental maintenance and unit turns.
- Delivered fuel. 56 percent of Durham 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 Durham homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Durham is fuel oil or kerosene (42 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Durham | Strafford County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 42% | 43% | 40% |
| Propane | 14% | 16% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 19% | 21% | 21% |
| Electricity | 17% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 4% | 4% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Durham is in climate zone 5; the Strafford County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Durham. We confirm with the Durham town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Durham homes
- Bathroom remodeling
- Flooring
- Decks
- Rental property maintenance
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Roofing
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Durham are part of every written estimate. Enter Durham as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- DoverStrafford County. Median home built 1976; 26% built before 1940.
- LeeStrafford County. Median home built 1987; 5% built before 1940.
- MadburyStrafford County. Median home built 1984; 9% built before 1940.
- NewingtonRockingham County. Median home built 1984; 22% built before 1940.
- NewmarketRockingham County. Median home built 1983; 18% built before 1940.
See every town in Strafford County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Durham?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Durham. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.