North Hampton runs from the Atlantic shoreline at Little Boar’s Head west to Pine Hill on the Stratham line. Its houses include late-Victorian and Edwardian summer homes by the ocean, farmhouses on the old roads off Route 111 and Route 151, and newer homes on wooded lots. Dom’s Workshop, Inc is a residential general contractor based in Plaistow, NH, serving Rockingham County. We remodel kitchens and bathrooms, build additions and garages, and finish basements for North Hampton homeowners, with one point of contact for the whole job.
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North Hampton homes we work on
Little Boar’s Head and the shore
In the 1800s, Little Boar’s Head became a fashionable summer resort, and the shore along Route 1A still has notable late-Victorian and Edwardian houses. Remodeling homes like these takes patience. The original proportions, trim, and windows are part of what gives them their value. Being on the ocean also means salt air, wind, and in some places flood-zone rules, so materials and details have to be chosen with that in mind.
Farmhouses and the town center
North Hampton was settled in 1639 as Hampton’s “North Hill” parish and became its own town in 1742. Older homes near the town center and along Route 111 (Atlantic Avenue) often have timber framing, old additions, and barns. We plan kitchens and baths around the structure and keep the original details you want.
Newer homes inland
West of US Route 1 and I-95, newer colonials and capes are typical candidates for kitchen updates, primary bath remodels, mudrooms, and finished basements.
Our services in North Hampton
- Kitchen remodeling: layouts that suit older homes, custom storage, and lighting.
- Bathroom remodeling: primary suites, guest baths, and accessible showers.
- Room additions: family rooms, primary suites, and sunrooms designed to match the house.
- Basement finishing: where the site and moisture allow.
- Garage remodeling: carriage barns, detached garages, and mudroom links.
- Whole-home remodeling: phased renovations of older and coastal homes. See our whole-house renovation guide.
For planning numbers, see the home remodel and room addition cost guides.
Additions that look like they belong
An addition on an older North Hampton home should look like it was always part of the house. Here’s what we focus on:
- Proportion and roofline. We match roof pitch, eave depth, and how the new section sits relative to the original, so it doesn’t overwhelm the house.
- Windows and trim. Window sizes, casing widths, and corner boards that match the existing house.
- Siding and exposure. Clapboard or shingle exposure that lines up with what’s already there.
- The connection inside. Floor heights, ceiling heights, and the way you walk from the old rooms into the new ones.
- Coastal durability. Near the shore, we choose corrosion-resistant fasteners, rot-resistant trim, and flashing details built for wind-driven rain.
Kitchens and baths in older North Hampton homes
Older houses rarely have the kitchen and bathroom space modern families want. Common solutions:
- Borrowing space. A back hall, a pantry, or part of a small dining room can make the kitchen big enough for an island or a full wall of storage.
- Fitting a primary bath. In an older house, that often means using a small bedroom or converting attic space under a dormer.
- Routing plumbing and venting through closets and chases so finished rooms you care about don’t get opened up.
- Choosing finishes that fit the era. Painted inset cabinets, simple tile, and traditional trim usually suit an older home better than ultra-modern finishes.
We’ll show you options at different scales so you can choose what works for your house and your plans.
Permits and planning in North Hampton
North Hampton has its own building department. Properties near the shore may be in FEMA flood zones or within shoreland and wetland buffers. We check that before the design is drawn. We can take care of permits for you and coordinate the inspections.
To see the full process, read How a Remodel Works with Dom’s Workshop.
Why North Hampton homeowners call us
You’ll have one accountable contact, a written scope before work starts, and a residential GC based in Rockingham County. Read past clients’ comments on our reviews page.
Nearby towns
North Hampton borders Hampton to the south and Stratham to the west, and it touches Exeter at one point. We also serve Hampton Falls and Seabrook. See Areas We Serve.
North Hampton remodeling FAQ
Do you work on historic shore homes near Little Boar’s Head?
Yes. We plan for the original details, proportions, and coastal exposure, and we explain any unknowns before work starts.
Can an addition match my older house?
That’s the goal. We match the roofline, trim, windows, and siding so the addition looks original.
My property may be in a flood zone. Does that change things?
It can affect foundation type, floor height, and what can be finished. We confirm your zone early.
Do you handle permits?
We can take care of permits for you.
What’s the first step?
Call (978) 775-8642 or request an estimate.
Can you fit a primary bath into an older home?
Often, yes. That can mean using part of a small bedroom, a closet, or attic space under a new dormer. We’ll look at plumbing routes and structure on site.
Plan your North Hampton project
Dom’s Workshop, Inc, based in Plaistow, NH, serving Rockingham County, NH
(978) 775-8642 · Dom@doms-workshop.com