Rebuild Cost Calculator

New Hampshire home rebuild cost calculator

By Severance Calculator Editorial · Updated

What does it cost per square foot to rebuild a home in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire is in the New England Census division; NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft is ~$190. Southern NH commuter belt (Rockingham, Hillsborough) runs near or above baseline due to MA-spillover labor pressure; northern counties run closer to it.

New Hampshire replacement-cost statute

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated 407:22 (Statement of Value — Valued Policy) view full text.

Under RSA 407:22, when a New Hampshire real-property policy covers fire or lightning and a total loss occurs, the insurer must settle for the full insured amount regardless of whether the homeowner rebuilds. The statutory floor does not extend beyond fire and lightning perils; replacement-cost endorsements provide coverage above ACV for non-total losses.

Post-disaster reconstruction premium

New Hampshire faces nor'easter and occasional tropical-system exposure on the seacoast, and significant winter ice-dam, freeze-pipe, and snow-load roof losses statewide. Lakes Region and White Mountain communities carry remote-rebuild logistics costs.

Where to get help in New Hampshire

New Hampshire Insurance Department — consumer help

FAQ — New Hampshire rebuild cost

Is replacement cost coverage required in New Hampshire?
Under RSA 407:22, when a New Hampshire real-property policy covers fire or lightning and a total loss occurs, the insurer must settle for the full insured amount regardless of whether the homeowner rebuilds. The statutory floor does not extend beyond fire and lightning perils; replacement-cost endorsements provide coverage above ACV for non-total losses.
What happens to rebuild costs after a major disaster in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire faces nor'easter and occasional tropical-system exposure on the seacoast, and significant winter ice-dam, freeze-pipe, and snow-load roof losses statewide. Lakes Region and White Mountain communities carry remote-rebuild logistics costs.
What is the typical $/sqft to rebuild in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire is in the New England Census division; NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft is ~$190. Southern NH commuter belt (Rockingham, Hillsborough) runs near or above baseline due to MA-spillover labor pressure; northern counties run closer to it.