Remodeling and Repairs in Salem, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Salem homes, with what the Census housing figures for Salem mean for the work.
Homes in Salem
Salem is a town in Rockingham County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 13,740 homes, and the median home was built in 1977. 4 percent were built before 1940, lower than the county (13 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 68 percent are single-family houses and 76 percent of households own their home.
| Share of homes | Salem | Rockingham County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 4% | 13% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 52% | 32% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 24% | 32% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 20% | 23% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 68% | 73% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 3% | 7% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 22% | 16% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 7% | 4% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 76% | 79% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 3% | 4% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Lead-safe work. 56 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. 25 percent of homes are in buildings with two or more units and 24 percent of households rent. We handle rental maintenance and unit turns.
- Delivered fuel. 69 percent of Salem 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 Salem homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Salem is fuel oil or kerosene (48 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Salem | Rockingham County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 48% | 42% | 40% |
| Propane | 21% | 23% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 15% | 17% | 21% |
| Electricity | 12% | 12% | 11% |
| Wood | 2% | 3% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Salem is in climate zone 5; the Rockingham County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Salem. We confirm with the Salem town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Salem homes
- Lead-safe renovation
- Rental property maintenance
- Attic air sealing and insulation
- Roofing
- Doors, plumbing and repairs
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Salem are part of every written estimate. Enter Salem as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- AtkinsonRockingham County. Median home built 1980; 5% built before 1940.
- DerryRockingham County. Median home built 1983; 8% built before 1940.
- PelhamHillsborough County. Median home built 1987; 5% built before 1940.
- WindhamRockingham County. Median home built 1996; 6% built before 1940.
See every town in Rockingham County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Salem?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Salem. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.