Danville was known as Hawke until 1836. It started as the western part of Kingston and became its own parish in 1760. Today it’s a quiet residential town in the Timberlane area, with Route 111A (Main Street) running north to Fremont and Route 111 crossing the south end between Hampstead and Kingston. Dom’s Workshop, Inc is a residential general contractor based in Plaistow, NH, a short drive south. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, finish basements, and build additions, garages, and new homes for Danville families. You work with one point of contact for the whole job.
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Danville houses and what they ask for
Older homes near the Old Meeting House
Danville’s Old Meeting House dates to 1755, and Main Street has some of the town’s older homes. Many have the features you’d expect: post-and-beam sections, low ceilings, small kitchens, and add-ons from different decades. We start by figuring out which walls carry load and how the sections connect. Then we design kitchens and baths that fit the house.
Family neighborhoods built since the 1980s
Danville grew a lot in the late 20th century, and its subdivision colonials, capes, and raised ranches reflect that. Many families with school-age kids live in town. For them, the projects that matter most are often a finished basement for a playroom, a second-floor bath that can handle a busy morning, a mudroom at the garage door, or a family room addition off the kitchen.
Wooded lots and hills
Rock Rimmon Hill is on the Kingston line, and much of the town is wooded and rolling. Lots can have ledge, slope, and wetlands, all of which affect where an addition or garage can go and how a basement drains.
Our services for Danville homeowners
- Kitchen remodeling: more counter space, islands, pantry storage, and layouts that open to the family room.
- Bathroom remodeling: family baths with double vanities, primary suites, and tub-to-shower conversions.
- Basement finishing: playrooms, media rooms, guest rooms, and gyms.
- Room additions: family rooms, bedroom suites, and in-law apartments.
- Garage remodeling: mudroom links, workshops, and conversions.
- New home construction and whole-home remodeling.
Thinking about budget? Our basement finishing cost guide and kitchen remodel cost guide are a good place to start.
A family-friendly finished basement
For many Danville households, the basement is the best place to add space without changing the footprint. A plan that works well:
- An open main room for a TV area, a play space, or both, with durable, moisture-tolerant flooring.
- A bathroom near the stairs if the plumbing can reach. If there’s no rough-in, a pump-assisted system may work.
- Storage under the stairs and along a utility wall, so the furnace, water heater, and well tank stay easy to get to.
- A guest room or office with a code-compliant egress window. If it’s a bedroom and you’re on septic, we review the septic design first.
We deal with moisture first. That means checking the grading and gutters outside and choosing the right wall insulation, because a finished basement won’t last if the space stays damp.
Making room for a growing family
When a Danville family runs out of space, we usually look at three options before anyone talks about moving:
- Finish what you already have. The basement, a bonus room over the garage, or an unfinished attic often holds the most square footage for the least construction.
- Rework the main floor. Taking out a wall between the kitchen and family room, or turning a formal dining room you rarely use into an office or playroom, can change how the house feels without adding on.
- Add on. When you need more space than that, a family room addition, a primary suite, or a second story can be designed to suit the house and the lot.
We’ll walk the house with you and talk through which option fits your goals.
Permits and planning in Danville
Danville has its own building department, and most homes in town use a private well and septic. We can take care of permits for you, schedule the inspections, and check septic capacity before any bedroom is added.
To see the full process, read How a Remodel Works with Dom’s Workshop. Our basement finishing guide for southern NH covers moisture, egress, and layout in more depth.
Why Danville homeowners choose a Plaistow contractor
We’re close, so getting to the job is easy and you can reach us when you have questions. You’ll have one contact who coordinates the trades, and you’ll see a written scope before anything starts. Read past clients’ comments on our reviews page.
Neighboring towns
Danville borders Fremont to the north, Kingston to the east, Hampstead to the south, and Sandown to the west. We’re based in Plaistow, and we also serve Newton and Atkinson. See Areas We Serve.
Danville remodeling FAQ
How far is Dom’s Workshop from Danville?
We’re based in Plaistow. Taking Route 111 through Hampstead or Kingston, it’s a short drive.
Can you finish our basement with a bathroom?
Usually, yes. We plan the drainage, moisture control, and egress first. If there’s no plumbing rough-in, we’ll go over options.
Do you work on older homes on Main Street?
Yes. We plan for old framing and add-ons from different eras, and we explain any unknowns up front.
Can we add a bedroom if we’re on septic?
Possibly. A new bedroom usually requires checking the septic design capacity, and we look at that before the plans are final.
Do you pull the permits?
We can take care of permits for you.
Start your Danville project
Dom’s Workshop, Inc, based in Plaistow, NH, serving Rockingham County, NH
(978) 775-8642 · Dom@doms-workshop.com