We remodel kitchens and bathrooms in Portsmouth, NH. We are fully insured, and every project starts with a free consultation and an itemized written quote.
Kitchen remodeling in Portsmouth
We remodel Portsmouth kitchens from cabinet and counter updates to full layout changes. Our kitchen work covers:
- Full kitchen remodels
- Cabinet installation
- Countertops and backsplashes
- Flooring
- Islands and layout changes
- Lighting and trim
We work on older homes in Portsmouth, and they can hide surprises behind the walls. If your house was built before 1978, mention it up front. We do not handle lead paint on older homes. If your house was built before 1978, we test for lead, and if it turns up we work with regulated contractors as needed.
For scope, cost drivers and how a project runs, see our kitchen remodeling services. We do carpentry and general contracting. We do not do electrical or plumbing work ourselves, but we can coordinate licensed electricians and plumbers for the job.
Bathroom remodeling in Portsmouth
We build bathrooms to hold up to daily use and New England humidity, whether that is a vanity swap or a gut-and-rebuild. Our bathroom work covers:
- Full bathroom remodels
- Tile showers and tub surrounds
- Vanities and fixtures
- Tub-to-shower conversions
- Grab bars and accessibility
- Flooring
See our bathroom remodeling services for more. The same lead paint policy applies to older Portsmouth bathrooms: we test, and we work with regulated contractors as needed.
Permits and the Historic District in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, a kitchen or bathroom renovation needs a building permit from the city. If your home is in the Historic District, exterior changes such as windows, doors and trim also need a separate Historic District Commission application, which the city says adds at least an extra month.
The city's Inspection Department lists renovating rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms among the work that needs a building permit. It treats ordinary repairs, the kind that only affect the surface or finish of a room, differently. The city says electric, plumbing and mechanical permits are submitted online. Call the Inspection Department at (603) 610-7243 before work starts. The city also posts a lead-paint notice for older homes on its Inspection Department page.
The Historic District Commission meets once a month, so plan ahead. The Planning Department's FAQ explains how to check whether your address is in the district and who to contact if you are not sure.
If your project needs a permit, we or one of our subcontractors can pull it. That includes electrical and plumbing permits when we coordinate those trades.
Windows, doors and trim in older Portsmouth homes
We also replace and repair windows, doors and exterior trim. In the Historic District those changes need commission review before the work starts, so tell us early if your home is in it. The Historic District application is separate from the building permit, so check with the city's Planning Department on how it is filed for your address.
How to choose a kitchen remodeler in Portsmouth
You do not need a ranking to choose well. Five checks tell you most of what you need to know about any remodeler:
- Insurance. Ask for proof of coverage, not just a yes.
- A written, itemized quote, so you can compare scope line by line.
- References you can call.
- Permits. Ask who pulls the permit and which approvals your address needs.
- Schedule. Ask when work starts, how long it runs and what happens if materials arrive late.
We are fully insured, we give itemized written quotes, and we or our subcontractors pull the permit when your project needs one. Our post on questions to ask before hiring a remodeling contractor has more to ask.
How a project runs
- Free consultation. We visit your home, listen to what you want and take measurements.
- A clear, itemized written quote.
- Permit, which we or our subcontractors pull where the city requires one.
- The build, with a clean site each day and updates as we go.
- A final walkthrough together. We review every detail and do not call it done until you are happy.
Portsmouth FAQ
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Portsmouth?
Usually yes. The City of Portsmouth lists renovating rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms among work that needs a building permit, and treats ordinary repairs differently. Call the Inspection Department at (603) 610-7243 before work starts. If your project needs a permit, we or one of our subcontractors can pull it. That includes electrical and plumbing permits when we coordinate those trades.
Do I need Historic District Commission approval to replace windows or doors in Portsmouth?
Only if the home is in the Historic District. There, exterior changes such as windows, doors and trim need a separate Historic District Commission application, which the city says adds at least an extra month. Check your address with the city's Planning Department first.
Do you work on older Portsmouth homes?
Yes. We work on older homes in Portsmouth. If your home is in the Historic District, tell us early, because exterior changes there need a separate Historic District Commission application.
Do you handle lead paint in older Portsmouth homes?
We do not handle lead paint on older homes. If your house was built before 1978, we test for lead, and if it turns up we work with regulated contractors as needed.
How do I get a quote for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Portsmouth?
Call (603) 665-0447 or send the form. We offer a free consultation and an itemized written quote, and we are fully insured. Every job is different, so we do not post prices.
Nearby towns we serve
We also work in Exeter and Stratham. If you do not see your town, see our full service area or call us.
Free estimate
Call (603) 665-0447 or send the estimate form. The consultation is free, the quote is itemized and in writing, and we are fully insured.