Remodeling and Repairs in Franklin, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Franklin homes, with what the Census housing figures for Franklin mean for the work.
Homes in Franklin
Franklin is a city in Merrimack County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 4,020 homes, and the median home was built in 1959. 40 percent were built before 1940, higher than the county (24 percent) and higher than the state (19 percent). 58 percent are single-family houses and 64 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Franklin | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 40% | 24% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 36% | 30% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 14% | 26% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 58% | 67% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 28% | 11% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 12% | 14% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 3% | 7% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 64% | 74% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 4% | 5% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Old houses. 40 percent of Franklin homes were built before 1940. Expect old layers of siding and roofing and plank roof decks; we strip to the sheathing or deck and repair it first.
- Lead-safe work. 76 percent of homes were built before 1980. Atlas is an EPA certified lead renovator and follows lead-safe (RRP) practices on pre-1978 paint.
- Rental housing. 40 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. 57 percent of Franklin 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 Franklin homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Franklin is fuel oil or kerosene (40 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Franklin | Merrimack County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 40% | 33% | 40% |
| Propane | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 27% | 25% | 21% |
| Electricity | 12% | 13% | 11% |
| Wood | 2% | 7% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Franklin is in climate zone 5; the Merrimack County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Franklin. We confirm with the Franklin city offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Franklin homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Building science assessments
- Lead-safe renovation
- Rental property maintenance
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Franklin are part of every written estimate. Enter Franklin as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AndoverMerrimack County. Median home built 1978; 25% built before 1940.
- BoscawenMerrimack County. Median home built 1978; 20% built before 1940.
- HillMerrimack County. Median home built 1978; 23% built before 1940.
- NorthfieldMerrimack County. Median home built 1979; 19% built before 1940.
- SalisburyMerrimack County. Median home built 1982; 18% built before 1940.
- SanborntonBelknap County. Median home built 1986; 13% built before 1940.
- TiltonBelknap County. Median home built 1972; 25% built before 1940.
See every town in Merrimack County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Franklin?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Franklin. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.