Home Improvement Contractors in Devils Lake, ND
Every trade we cover, for homes in Devils Lake. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Devils Lake home dates from 1976, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Devils Lake
Requests for Devils Lake go through the same national line. Each North Dakota service page carries the local range and the detail of the work.
Home Remodeling in North Dakota
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$18,000 - $95,000
ADU Construction in North Dakota
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$85,000 - $310,000
Garage Door Repair & Installation in North Dakota
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,400
Chimney Sweeping & Repair in North Dakota
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$150 - $3,900
Kitchen Remodeling in North Dakota
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$14,000 - $78,000
Bathroom Remodeling in North Dakota
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$9,500 - $42,000
Roofing in North Dakota
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$6,800 - $34,000
Handyman & Home Repair in North Dakota
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$100 - $3,200About homes in Devils Lake
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Devils Lake in Ramsey County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Devils Lake was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the North Dakota median of 1982. That is in line with the Ramsey County median of 1976.1 Somewhat more of Devils Lake's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 59% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Ramsey County as a whole (60% built before 1980).1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in Devils Lake are older than rentals: a median build year of 1972 against 1980.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Devils Lake has a mixed housing stock: 41% detached houses, 2% attached or townhouse units and 39% in buildings of five or more units.1 Renters are the clear majority in Devils Lake: only 39% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the North Dakota share of 63%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Devils Lake is valued at $164,900 (ACS), below the North Dakota median of $249,900. Within Ramsey County the median is $199,300, so Devils Lake sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.
Winters are long: the Devils Lake Kdlr station averages 182 nights a year at or below 32°F and 114 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Hot days are uncommon: about 6 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 20 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.
Heating dominates the year: about 9,428 heating degree days against 424 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Devils Lake sits in IECC climate zone 7 (Very Cold).4 Building permits in Devils Lake are normally issued by the city building department.5,6
| Before 1940 | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 13% |
| 1960-1979 | 36% |
| 1980-1999 | 22.4% |
| 2000-2009 | 9.8% |
| 2010 or later | 8.6% |
Sources and notes (6)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Devils Lake Kdlr, 0.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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Devils Lake and nearby
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How much does home remodeling cost in Devils Lake, ND?
Most home remodeling projects in Devils Lake, ND land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Devils Lake?
The median home in the city of Devils Lake was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the North Dakota median of 1982. That is in line with the Ramsey County median of 1976. Somewhat more of Devils Lake's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 59% against 50%, with 9% built since 2010. The largest single share, 36%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Ramsey County as a whole (60% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What kind of housing does Devils Lake have?
Devils Lake has a mixed housing stock: 41% detached houses, 2% attached or townhouse units and 39% in buildings of five or more units. Renters are the clear majority in Devils Lake: only 39% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the North Dakota share of 63%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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