Remodeling and Repairs in Rochester, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Rochester homes, with what the Census housing figures for Rochester mean for the work.
Homes in Rochester
Rochester is a city in Strafford County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 14,700 homes, and the median home was built in 1978. 17 percent were built before 1940, about the same as the county (19 percent) and about the same as the state (19 percent). 54 percent are single-family houses and 66 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Rochester | Strafford County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 26% | 25% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 22% | 23% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 54% | 59% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 15% | 14% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 16% | 19% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 16% | 8% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 66% | 67% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 1% | 3% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Some older houses. About 17 percent predate 1940, so some jobs start by removing old layers.
- Lead-safe work. 52 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. 31 percent of homes are in buildings with two or more units and 34 percent of households rent. We handle rental maintenance and unit turns.
- Manufactured homes. About 16 percent of homes in Rochester are mobile or manufactured homes.
- Delivered fuel. 63 percent of Rochester 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 Rochester homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Rochester is fuel oil or kerosene (48 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Rochester | Strafford County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 48% | 43% | 40% |
| Propane | 15% | 16% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 20% | 21% | 21% |
| Electricity | 11% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 3% | 4% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Rochester is in climate zone 5; the Strafford County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Rochester. We confirm with the Rochester city offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Rochester homes
- Siding replacement
- Roofing
- Lead-safe renovation
- Rental property maintenance
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Rochester are part of every written estimate. Enter Rochester as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- BarringtonStrafford County. Median home built 1987; 6% built before 1940.
- DoverStrafford County. Median home built 1976; 26% built before 1940.
- FarmingtonStrafford County. Median home built 1977; 21% built before 1940.
- MiltonStrafford County. Median home built 1980; 17% built before 1940.
- SomersworthStrafford County. Median home built 1967; 23% built before 1940.
- StraffordStrafford County. Median home built 1985; 14% built before 1940.
See every town in Strafford County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Rochester?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Rochester. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.