Top-rated contractors.

Get matched with top contractors in Chester, NH

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your contractor service project in Chester, NH?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY CHESTER, NH HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon38
    Verified contractor services reviews

Find Contractors in Chester

Avatar for MMP Construction Inc
MMP Construction Inc
4.6(
222
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was buying a new house, the home inspector had some questions about the attic joists and suggested I have a professional take a look at them. I needed it done quickly and I called three contractors. Matt from MMP was the only one that called me back the same day and agreed to come look at them the next day. He showed up on time, suggested a remedy and gave me an estimate. After buying the house I had him complete the work. It was done as promised in a very tight and dirty attic space, they cleaned up before leaving. I also chose Matt to replace my roof after getting three estimates. The crew did the complete job, chimney flashing, ice and water shield, small roof repair and venting channels in the attic. Clean up was great, no mess left in the yard. He was not the lowest estimate but all the work was done without any additional charges. I was very pleased with the results."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+154

Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for P Jordan Construction LLC
P Jordan Construction LLC
4.7(
14
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had P Jordan Construction do some finishing up projects around my house for mortgage inspection! They were clean, reliable, and efficient! Parker is an exceptional person and an even better contractor!"
Rot repair
Built in fireplace
3 season addition
Remodeling - General Project
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking Project

+33

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for New England Contracting and mgmt inc
New England Contracting and mgmt inc
5.0(
4
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The did great job at good price too, most important 3 big projects and they were in and out couple weeks they were done and im so happy how the house all come together in no time thanks again jo I appreciate you’re work highly recommend."
Bathroom vanity
New kitchen
Custom sunroom
Bathroom 1
 CustomTree house deck

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DCL Construction
DCL Construction
5.0(
9
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Communication was awesome, showed up very timely and finished the job quickly! Excellent. We plan to use them for other projects soon! I'm so lucky! I didn't think there were people out there that had strong work ethics anymore!"
Completed jobs or on goin
Basement remodel
Basement remodel bathroom added
Basement remodel and bath room added
Basement remodel

+24

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for New England Home Pros
New England Home Pros
5.0(
14
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"NEW ENGLAND HOME PROS has remodeled 3 of our bathrooms and done the tile work in our kitchen... each time, they have exceeded our expectations! Each of the projects were finished on time, on budget and we were thrilled with the results."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Copper and Oak LLC
Copper and Oak LLC
5.0(
3
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Chester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Copper&Oak! They have been fantastic to work with- an awesome team - very professional and excellent work has been done. Happy to chat 1:1 about our experience."
Kitchen renovation renderings
Second floor interior renovation
Double bay garage built
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 230
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Installing a tongue-and-groove wall requires similar techniques to those associated with installing shiplap. However, because of the precision necessary to make each board fit perfectly and the increased material prices, the cost is higher than that of shiplap installations. Expect to spend between $2 and $6 more per square foot for tongue-and-groove walls versus shiplap ones.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

The Chester, NH homeowners’ guide to contractor services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.