Remodeling and Repairs in Gilmanton, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Gilmanton homes, with what the Census housing figures for Gilmanton mean for the work.
Homes in Gilmanton
Gilmanton is a town in Belknap County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 2,350 homes, and the median home was built in 1981. 13 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (17 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 97 percent are single-family houses and 99 percent of households own their home. 23 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Gilmanton | Belknap County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 13% | 17% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 36% | 35% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 26% | 26% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 25% | 22% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 97% | 78% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 0% | 7% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 0% | 8% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 3% | 7% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 99% | 80% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 23% | 29% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Newer homes. 25 percent were built in 2000 or later. Here the work is mostly first remodels.
- Seasonal homes. 23 percent of Gilmanton 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. 75 percent of Gilmanton 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 Gilmanton homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Gilmanton is fuel oil or kerosene (46 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Gilmanton | Belknap County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 46% | 50% | 40% |
| Propane | 29% | 22% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 0% | 8% | 21% |
| Electricity | 4% | 9% | 11% |
| Wood | 18% | 8% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Gilmanton is in climate zone 6; the Belknap County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Gilmanton. We confirm with the Gilmanton town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Gilmanton homes
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Gilmanton are part of every written estimate. Enter Gilmanton as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AltonBelknap County. Median home built 1974; 17% built before 1940.
- BarnsteadBelknap County. Median home built 1985; 7% built before 1940.
- BelmontBelknap County. Median home built 1983; 6% built before 1940.
- CanterburyMerrimack County. Median home built 1982; 13% built before 1940.
- GilfordBelknap County. Median home built 1983; 8% built before 1940.
- LoudonMerrimack County. Median home built 1988; 9% built before 1940.
See every town in Belknap County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Gilmanton?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Gilmanton. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.