Remodeling and Repairs in Keene, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Keene homes, with what the Census housing figures for Keene mean for the work.
Homes in Keene
Keene is a city in Cheshire County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 10,540 homes, and the median home was built in 1961. 34 percent were built before 1940, higher than the county (27 percent) and higher than the state (19 percent). 50 percent are single-family houses and 55 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Keene | Cheshire County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 34% | 27% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 38% | 34% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 18% | 23% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 10% | 16% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 50% | 72% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 20% | 10% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 26% | 12% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 4% | 6% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 55% | 73% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 2% | 9% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Old houses. 34 percent of Keene 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. 72 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. 46 percent of homes are in buildings with two or more units and 45 percent of households rent. We handle rental maintenance and unit turns.
- Delivered fuel. 68 percent of Keene 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 Keene homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Keene is fuel oil or kerosene (54 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Keene | Cheshire County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 54% | 57% | 40% |
| Propane | 14% | 14% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 9% | 4% | 21% |
| Electricity | 18% | 10% | 11% |
| Wood | 4% | 11% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Keene is in climate zone 5; the Cheshire County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Keene. We confirm with the Keene city offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Keene 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 Keene are part of every written estimate. Enter Keene as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- ChesterfieldCheshire County. Median home built 1981; 19% built before 1940.
- GilsumCheshire County. Median home built 1972; 30% built before 1940.
- MarlboroughCheshire County. Median home built 1976; 32% built before 1940.
- SurryCheshire County. Median home built 1977; 18% built before 1940.
- SwanzeyCheshire County. Median home built 1978; 20% built before 1940.
- WestmorelandCheshire County. Median home built 1975; 27% built before 1940.
We also serve Roxbury, Sullivan, which share a border with Keene but do not have a local page.
See every town in Cheshire County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Keene?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Keene. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.