Retired Firefighter • 24 Years of Service

Kitchen, Basement & Bathroom Remodeling in Southern NH & MA.

Tom Ryan spent 24 years in the fire service and has owned and operated Ryan Home Services since 1999. Floor to ceiling, down to the studs when it needs it, with a real start date and a real finish date.

Why Homeowners Choose Tom

24
Years in the fire service, now retired
27
Years owning and operating Ryan Home Services
3-4
Week full kitchen remodel, start to finish
5.0
Stars on Google • 39 verified reviews
Retired Firefighter
27 Years Remodeling
Licensed & Insured NH & MA
5.0 Stars • 39 Google Reviews
BBB Accredited • A+
Kitchens in 3-4 Weeks

Kitchens, Basements & Bathrooms

Three rooms, done start to finish by one crew. When the job is bigger than one room, we take the whole floor down to the studs and rebuild it.

Mudroom with a built-in window bench, cubbies, and floor-to-ceiling cabinets

Interior Remodeling

Floor to ceiling. We can gut a first floor to the studs and rebuild it: open layouts, load-bearing walls, beams, flooring, trim, and paint.

First-floor remodels
Built-in beverage bar with floating wood shelves and a wine fridge in Bedford, NH

General Construction

Framing, structural work, and full home remodels. One contractor from the first wall to the final walkthrough.

Full home remodels
Bright white kitchen with a subway tile backsplash, stainless range hood, and quartz counters

Water & Fire Damage Restoration

We work with your insurance company, so we can handle both the claim and the rebuild.

Water and fire damage

Want That Wall Gone? We Do Load-Bearing Walls.

A lot of contractors will not touch a load-bearing wall. We take them out regularly, and it is often the one change that turns a closed-off first floor into the open layout you have been picturing.

Our structural engineer comes out to the house, sizes the beam, and provides the engineering paperwork the building department needs for the permit. You do not have to find an engineer or chase anything down.

How load-bearing wall removal works

How it works

  1. Engineer site visitOur structural engineer looks at the wall and what it carries.
  2. Beam sizing & permit paperworkEngineering documents for the building department, handled for you.
  3. Wall removal & beam installationTemporary supports, wall out, beam in, inspected.
  4. Finish workDrywall, flooring, trim, and paint so it looks like the wall was never there.

Two Careers Built on Showing Up.

24 years in the fire service. 27 years running his own remodeling business. Tom built both on doing exactly what he said he would do.

Shows Up. Gets It Done.

The reviews keep coming back to the same thing: Tom shows up when he says he will and finishes on time and on budget. After 27 years in the business, that is not luck. It is how he works.

You Deal Directly With Tom

No sales staff. No design consultants. Tom writes the estimate, oversees the job, and answers your questions through the whole project. When you call, you get the owner.

One Crew, Start to Finish

No revolving door of subcontractors. Tom and his crew handle the full scope, from framing to finish, so there are no gaps between trades.

Licensed in NH & MA

Fully licensed and insured in both states. We also work with insurance companies on fire and water damage, so we can handle both the claim and the repair.

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Real Start Dates. Real Finish Dates.

Scheduling is what Tom is known for. Kitchen remodels can drag on for months. His are typically done in 3 to 4 weeks, because the job is planned before demo day, not figured out along the way.

3-4
Weeks for a typical full kitchen remodel
Step 1

Free In-Home Consult

Tom comes to your house, not a salesperson. You talk through what you want and what it will take.

Step 2

Written Estimate & Schedule

A detailed written estimate with a real start date and a real finish date before any work begins.

Step 3

The Build

The crew is on site and Tom oversees the work. If something turns up behind a wall, you hear about it the same day.

Step 4

Final Walkthrough

You walk the finished space with Tom. Nothing gets left hanging, and the crew cleans up as they go.

What Your Neighbors Are Saying

Real reviews from homeowners across Salem, Windham, Londonderry, Bedford, and the surrounding area.

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★★★★★

"Tom showed up as promised, got the work done quickly, and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. His crew always showed up as promised and got the job done within the expected budget and timeframe. I'd recommend Ryan Home Services to anyone looking for someone who is honest and reliable."

Charlene D. Salem, NH
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★★★★★

"Ryan Home Services did an AMAZING job. Not only was the price good, but Tom was great to deal with and always kept me updated. My project was finished on time. I love my new stairs and will be calling again for upcoming projects. Highly recommend Tom and his crew."

Julie D. Salem, NH
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★★★★★

"Tom told me the finished room would look as if it were an added floor to the home, not a basement. When he was done, he was correct. The room looks great. He has great ideas and will follow through with them. I highly recommend him."

Ann P. Windham, NH
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Serving Southern NH & Northern MA

Based in North Salem, NH. From Salem and Windham to Londonderry and Bedford, and across the Merrimack Valley into Massachusetts.

Not seeing your town? Call us at (603) 401-2890. If we can get there, we will.

Questions Homeowners Ask Tom

How long does a kitchen remodel take with Ryan Home Services?
Most full kitchen remodels take 3 to 4 weeks from demolition to the final walkthrough. Tom gives you a real start date and a real finish date before any work begins.
Do you remove load-bearing walls?
Yes. Our structural engineer visits the house, sizes the beam, and provides the engineering paperwork the building department needs for the permit. We take the wall out, install the beam, and finish the space so it looks like the wall was never there.
Do you remodel bathrooms?
Yes. Bathrooms are one of our three core services, along with kitchens and basements. We do everything from a new tile shower to a full gut down to the studs.
What areas does Ryan Home Services serve?
Ryan Home Services is based in North Salem, NH and works throughout southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, including Salem, Windham, Londonderry, Bedford, Atkinson, Plaistow, Andover, Methuen, and Haverhill.
Is Ryan Home Services licensed and insured?
Yes. Ryan Home Services is licensed and insured in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and Tom Ryan has owned and operated the business since 1999.
Who will I deal with during my remodel?
Tom Ryan, the owner. Tom writes the estimate, oversees the job, and is your point of contact from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
Do you help with the design?
Yes. Before any work starts, a designer comes out to your home to measure the space, talk about how you use it, and help you plan the layout, cabinets, and finishes. You see the plan before you commit to anything.
Do you work with insurance on water or fire damage?
Yes. We work with your insurance company on water and fire damage, so we can handle both the claim and the rebuild.
Does Ryan Home Services go by any other name?
No. Ryan Home Services, LLC is the only name we work under, and it is owned and operated by Tom Ryan in North Salem, NH. Other local contractors have similar names, and they are not connected to us. To be sure you are talking with Tom, call (603) 401-2890 or reach out through ryanhomeservices.com.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Tom comes to your home, talks through what you want, and gives you a free written estimate. No pressure. No commitment.