Rehab Cost in New Hampshire (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in New Hampshire runs about $25,284 to $80,004 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $11,785. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to New Hampshire using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in New Hampshire.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,603 | $11,785 | $22,926 |
| 2 | Exterior | $6,948 | $11,322 | $19,635 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,555 | $6,692 | $12,920 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,438 | $6,173 | $11,734 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $1,989 | $3,439 | $5,949 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,747 | $2,668 | $4,257 |
| 7 | Basement | $837 | $1,301 | $2,138 |
| 8 | Electrical | $167 | $260 | $446 |
What drives the New Hampshire range
Construction labor in New Hampshire runs about 7% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in New Hampshire?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in New Hampshire runs about $25,284–$80,004 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $43,641. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a New Hampshire rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,603–$22,926.
Is it more expensive to renovate in New Hampshire than average?
No — construction labor in New Hampshire runs about 7% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these New Hampshire renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to New Hampshire using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers