Remodeling and Repairs in Merrimack, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Merrimack homes, with what the Census housing figures for Merrimack mean for the work.
Homes in Merrimack
Merrimack is a town in Hillsborough County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 11,140 homes, and the median home was built in 1985. 4 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (18 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 84 percent are single-family houses and 89 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Merrimack | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 4% | 18% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 29% | 35% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 51% | 30% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 16% | 17% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 84% | 63% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 2% | 14% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 13% | 21% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 1% | 2% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 89% | 68% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 0% | 1% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- 1980s and 1990s houses. 51 percent were built between 1980 and 1999. They were built to older energy codes, so attic air sealing is worth pairing with new windows or a roof.
How Merrimack homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Merrimack is utility gas (36 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Merrimack | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 30% | 29% | 40% |
| Propane | 19% | 15% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 36% | 38% | 21% |
| Electricity | 11% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 3% | 3% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Merrimack is in climate zone 5; the Hillsborough County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Merrimack. We confirm with the Merrimack town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Merrimack homes
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Merrimack are part of every written estimate. Enter Merrimack as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AmherstHillsborough County. Median home built 1978; 11% built before 1940.
- BedfordHillsborough County. Median home built 1990; 5% built before 1940.
- HollisHillsborough County. Median home built 1979; 14% built before 1940.
- LitchfieldHillsborough County. Median home built 1987; 5% built before 1940.
- ManchesterHillsborough County. Median home built 1966; 28% built before 1940.
- NashuaHillsborough County. Median home built 1975; 20% built before 1940.
See every town in Hillsborough County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Merrimack?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Merrimack. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.