Remodeling and Repairs in Lempster, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Lempster homes, with what the Census housing figures for Lempster mean for the work.
Homes in Lempster
Lempster is a town in Sullivan County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 610 homes, and the median home was built in 1977. 20 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (24 percent) and about the same as the state (19 percent). 89 percent are single-family houses and 98 percent of households own their home. 36 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Lempster | Sullivan County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 20% | 24% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 37% | 37% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 19% | 25% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 24% | 14% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 89% | 76% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 0% | 7% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 0% | 9% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 11% | 8% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 98% | 75% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 36% | 18% | 10% |
For a town of this size the Census home count carries a margin of error of about 15 percent, so treat the shares as approximate. County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Some older houses. About 20 percent predate 1940, so some jobs start by removing old layers.
- Lead-safe work. 57 percent of homes were built before 1980. Atlas is an EPA certified lead renovator and follows lead-safe (RRP) practices on pre-1978 paint.
- Seasonal homes. 36 percent of Lempster 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. 68 percent of Lempster 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. 28 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Lempster homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Lempster is fuel oil or kerosene (48 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Lempster | Sullivan County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 48% | 50% | 40% |
| Propane | 20% | 28% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 0% | 2% | 21% |
| Electricity | 2% | 5% | 11% |
| Wood | 28% | 11% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Lempster is in climate zone 6; the Sullivan County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Lempster. We confirm with the Lempster town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Lempster homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Lead-safe renovation
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Lempster are part of every written estimate. Enter Lempster as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AcworthSullivan County. Median home built 1963; 35% built before 1940.
- GoshenSullivan County. Median home built 1971; 18% built before 1940.
- MarlowCheshire County. Median home built 1981; 20% built before 1940.
- UnitySullivan County. Median home built 1982; 11% built before 1940.
- WashingtonSullivan County. Median home built 1983; 15% built before 1940.
See every town in Sullivan County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Lempster?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Lempster. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.