Remodeling and Repairs in Wakefield, NH
Remodeling, repairs, roofing and siding for Wakefield homes, with what the Census housing figures for Wakefield mean for the work.
Homes in Wakefield
Wakefield is a town in Carroll County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024 estimates), it has about 3,740 homes, and the median home was built in 1980. 12 percent were built before 1940, about the same as the county (15 percent) and lower than the state (19 percent). 93 percent are single-family houses and 97 percent of households own their home. 45 percent of homes are seasonal or occasional-use homes.
| Share of homes | Wakefield | Carroll County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1940 | 12% | 15% | 19% |
| Built 1940 to 1979 | 37% | 31% | 32% |
| Built 1980 to 1999 | 25% | 34% | 29% |
| Built 2000 or later | 26% | 20% | 20% |
| Single-family houses | 93% | 81% | 69% |
| Two to four units | 0% | 6% | 11% |
| Five or more units | 0% | 7% | 15% |
| Mobile homes | 6% | 6% | 5% |
| Owner-occupied | 97% | 83% | 73% |
| Seasonal or occasional use | 45% | 42% | 10% |
County and state columns are weighted from the town estimates.
What the housing means for the work
- Newer homes. 26 percent were built in 2000 or later. Here the work is mostly first remodels.
- Seasonal homes. 45 percent of Wakefield 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. 76 percent of Wakefield 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. 13 percent heat mainly with wood. Around chimneys we keep roofing, siding and insulation work to the required clearances.
How Wakefield homes are heated
The most common main heating fuel in Wakefield is fuel oil or kerosene (55 percent of households).
| Main heating fuel | Wakefield | Carroll County | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil or kerosene | 55% | 42% | 40% |
| Propane | 21% | 29% | 19% |
| Utility gas | 0% | 2% | 21% |
| Electricity | 7% | 10% | 11% |
| Wood | 13% | 14% | 6% |
Climate zone and permits
Wakefield is in climate zone 6; the Carroll County page lists what the energy code calls for there.
The state building code applies in Wakefield. We confirm with the Wakefield town offices whether a job needs a permit, and any permit fee is listed separately on the estimate.
Services for Wakefield homes
Pricing and travel
Crew travel and fuel to Wakefield are part of every written estimate. Enter Wakefield as your town in the Instant Ballpark and it will tell you whether the range already includes them.
Neighboring towns
- BrookfieldCarroll County. Median home built 1975; 28% built before 1940.
- EffinghamCarroll County. Median home built 1982; 15% built before 1940.
- MiddletonStrafford County. Median home built 1981; 10% built before 1940.
- MiltonStrafford County. Median home built 1980; 17% built before 1940.
- OssipeeCarroll County. Median home built 1979; 16% built before 1940.
- WolfeboroCarroll County. Median home built 1982; 20% built before 1940.
See every town in Carroll County, or the statewide service areas page.
Common questions
Do you work in Wakefield?
Yes. Atlas serves every town and city in New Hampshire, including Wakefield. Call or text (603) 688-6096 or use the form on this page.