Remodeling and Repairs in Hancock, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Hancock homes, with what the Census housing figures for Hancock mean for the work.
Homes in Hancock
Hancock is a town in Hillsborough County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 840 homes, and the median home was built in 1969. 31 percent were built before 1940, higher than the county (18 percent) and higher than the state (19 percent). 89 percent are single-family houses and 86 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Hancock | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 31% | 18% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 34% | 35% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 24% | 30% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 11% | 17% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 89% | 63% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 8% | 14% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 1% | 21% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 2% | 2% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 86% | 68% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 7% | 1% | 10% |
For a town of this size the Census home count carries a margin of error of about 14 percent, so treat the shares as approximate. County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Old houses. 31 percent of Hancock 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. 65 percent of homes were built before 1980. Atlas is an EPA certified lead renovator and follows lead-safe (RRP) practices on pre-1978 paint.
- Delivered fuel. 74 percent of Hancock 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. 21 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Hancock homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Hancock is fuel oil or kerosene (58 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Hancock | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 58% | 29% | 40% |
| Propane | 16% | 15% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 2% | 38% | 21% |
| Electricity | 2% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 21% | 3% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Hancock is in climate zone 5; the Hillsborough County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Hancock. We confirm with the Hancock town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Hancock homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Building science assessments
- Lead-safe renovation
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Hancock are part of every written estimate. Enter Hancock as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AntrimHillsborough County. Median home built 1974; 34% built before 1940.
- BenningtonHillsborough County. Median home built 1978; 24% built before 1940.
- GreenfieldHillsborough County. Median home built 1981; 20% built before 1940.
- HarrisvilleCheshire County. Median home built 1965; 33% built before 1940.
- NelsonCheshire County. Median home built 1975; 34% built before 1940.
- PeterboroughHillsborough County. Median home built 1970; 30% built before 1940.
See every town in Hillsborough County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Hancock?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Hancock. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.