Remodeling and Repairs in Lyme, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Lyme homes, with what the Census housing figures for Lyme mean for the work.
Homes in Lyme
Lyme is a town in Grafton County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 830 homes, and the median home was built in 1977. 32 percent were built before 1940, higher than the county (20 percent) and higher than the state (19 percent). 84 percent are single-family houses and 80 percent of households own their home. 11 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Lyme | Grafton County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 32% | 20% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 22% | 28% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 28% | 31% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 18% | 21% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 84% | 68% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 8% | 9% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 6% | 16% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 2% | 7% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 80% | 71% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 11% | 24% | 10% |
For a town of this size the Census home count carries a margin of error of about 10 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. 32 percent of Lyme 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. 54 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. 73 percent of Lyme 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. 16 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Lyme homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Lyme is fuel oil or kerosene (41 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Lyme | Grafton County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 41% | 43% | 40% |
| Propane | 32% | 28% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 3% | 4% | 21% |
| Electricity | 6% | 11% | 11% |
| Wood | 16% | 11% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Lyme is in climate zone 6; the Grafton County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Lyme. We confirm with the Lyme town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Lyme 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 Lyme are part of every written estimate. Enter Lyme as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- CanaanGrafton County. Median home built 1975; 19% built before 1940.
- HanoverGrafton County. Median home built 1976; 25% built before 1940.
- OrfordGrafton County. Median home built 1971; 30% built before 1940.
We also serve Dorchester, which share a border with Lyme but do not have a local page.
See every town in Grafton County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Lyme?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Lyme. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.