Remodeling and Additions for Newmarket Homes
Newmarket is an old mill town on the Lamprey River. Stone mills line the water and older houses fill the side streets off Main Street, while newer homes stand farther from downtown. Many people here live in condos and apartments, some inside the old mills.
A mill-era house off Main Street may have one small bath and a kitchen that has not been updated in decades. A house from the 1980s, the decade that added the most homes in town, may simply need more room.
Who we are and how we work
Persson Construction is a remodeler based in Greenland, about 6 miles from Newmarket. Old houses that take real work to renovate are a large part of what we do.
Every job follows the same order: we plan it, we price it, and only then do we build it.
How your Newmarket project takes shape
We begin with a fit call. We talk about what you want to change, how you live in the house, what you plan to spend, and when you hope to start. Next, Chris comes out to see the house as it stands today.
If the project fits, planning starts under a Project Development Agreement. The designer we work with draws up the plan. We plan the job down to the finishes, which makes the price more accurate.
During planning, we hold trade days. The subcontractors who will do the work usually come one or two at a time, look over the house, and price their part. Their numbers go into your construction proposal.
Once you sign, the build runs on Cost Plus. You see the actual material and subcontractor costs plus our markup. Buildertrend then gives you daily logs, photos, and a weekly update.
What we build in Newmarket
An older house with several rooms to redo is a job for whole-home remodeling. Our historic renovations suit the mill-era homes near Main Street.
If you need more space, look at home additions. Just over the town line in Lee, we built a garage with an ADU above it. An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is an apartment that shares the lot with the main house.
We also handle kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels, condos included. To start, book a fit call and tell us about the house and the rooms you want to change.
Our Newmarket Remodeling & Historic Renovations Services
Kitchen Remodeling
We remodel kitchens in the room you have, or add on when the room is too small. We plan each kitchen with the designer, then price it and build it.
Bathroom Remodeling
Primary baths, plus showers with a low curb or no curb at all. We also swap old Jacuzzi tubs for bigger showers.
Whole Home Remodeling
Two or more rooms done as one job, such as a kitchen and a bath. We plan and price the whole job before the build starts.
Home Additions
First-floor primary suites, bump-outs, and great rooms. We also build ADUs, like an apartment over a detached garage.
Historic Renovations
In a historic district, window sizes, siding, and trim come with rules we plan around. Many old houses outside the district need a lot of work too.
See More of Our Work
View Our Work →Why Newmarket Homeowners Choose Us
Plan First
After Chris sees your house, we plan the job under a Project Development Agreement. Then the trades who will do the work walk the house and price their part for your proposal.
Open Books
With Cost Plus pricing, you see the actual cost of materials and subcontractors, plus our markup.
Daily Logs and Photos
After you sign the build contract, you can follow the job in Buildertrend, our online portal. It has daily logs and photos of the work, and you get an update each week.
Based in Greenland
Our office is at 17 Alden Ave in Greenland. Much of our work is in Portsmouth, Rye, and North Hampton, and older homes are a large part of it.
Our Reviews
Straight from the People We've Built For
Recent Projects
Kitchen Renovation & Addition in Rye, NH
We built a kitchen addition, two-car garage, deck, and bigger basement for a family whose kitchen was very small.
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Whole Home Remodel in Portsmouth, NH
Homeowners Chris and Janet bought their waterfront condo new in 2023. We remodeled its kitchen, dining area, and primary suite.
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ADU & Garage Build in Lee, NH
Since 2018, we've built Amber and Ben a home addition and a garage with an apartment and office above it.
View Project →Serving Newmarket and Surrounding Areas
Find Us Near Newmarket
Newmarket, Then and Now
Newmarket began in 1727 as a parish of Exeter. In 1823 the Newmarket Manufacturing Company built its first cotton mill on the Lamprey River, at the base of the falls. The company grew to seven mills and about 140 buildings, with boarding houses for the people who ran the looms.
Unlike the brick mill towns of southern New England, Newmarket built its mills and some of its houses of stone. The mill district along Main Street and the river joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Between 2010 and 2012, eight mill buildings were turned into homes, shops, and offices, with 116 apartments.
The 2020 Census counted 9,430 people in Newmarket. Close to one home in five dates from before 1940, and the 1980s added more homes than any other decade.
Only about four in ten homes are single-family houses that stand alone. About 53 percent of homes are owned by the people who live in them, with the rest rented.
Our Greenland office is about 6 miles from Newmarket. We also serve the town’s neighbors, including Durham, Epping, Newfields, Newington, and Stratham.
Newmarket Remodeling & Historic Renovations FAQs
What should I know before remodeling a mill-era house near downtown Newmarket?
A house from the mill years may have passed through several owners, each with their own repairs. That means some walls, wiring, or framing may not match what you see from the outside.
During planning, the trades who will do the work walk the house and price their part. What they see goes into the proposal. The National Park Service’s page on the Newmarket mills covers the mills’ history.
My Newmarket house is in the National Register district. Can I still change it?
Yes, in most cases. The National Park Service says a listing places no limits on what a private owner does with private money. The rules change when federal funds or a federal permit are involved.
Town zoning and building codes still apply. The Newmarket Planning and Community Development office can tell you which rules cover your lot. The National Register FAQ answers other questions about what a listing means.
Do you remodel condos in Newmarket?
Yes. In a Portsmouth waterfront condo, we remodeled the kitchen, the dining room, and the primary suite. You can see that project on our site.
A condo board often has its own rules for work inside a unit. Bring those to your fit call.
How do I get started on my Newmarket remodel?
Call (603) 292-5901, or set up a fit call through our contact page.