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Home Improvement Contractors in Cumberland Hill, RI

Cumberland Hill is an unincorporated community in Providence County; building permits are issued by the county. Every trade we cover, for homes in Cumberland Hill. 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 Cumberland Hill home dates from 1979, so most jobs start with what is already there.

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About homes in Cumberland Hill

Census and NOAA figures for the community of Cumberland Hill in Providence County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1979Median year built1U.S. 1980
1978Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1979
75%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
83%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$394kMedian home value1Rhode Island median $404k
109Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the community of Cumberland Hill was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Rhode Island median of 1962. That is newer than the Providence County median of 1956.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Cumberland Hill are of similar age: median build years 1978 and 1979.1 Housing in Cumberland Hill is mostly detached single-family: 75% of units, with 18% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Home ownership is the norm in Cumberland Hill: 83% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Rhode Island share of 64%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Cumberland Hill is valued at $394,300 (ACS), close to the Rhode Island median of $404,200. Within Providence County the median is $373,600, so Cumberland Hill sits close to it.1 Winters are long: the Providence T F Green Ap station averages 109 nights a year at or below 32°F and 34 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.

Summer heat is moderate: about 12 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating dominates the year: about 5,478 heating degree days against 812 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.

Cumberland Hill is about 33 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Cumberland Hill sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).6 Building permits in Cumberland Hill are normally issued by the county, as this is an unincorporated community.7,8 As an unincorporated community, permits and inspections run through the county.

Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Providence T F Green Ap, 17.5 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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How much does home remodeling cost in Cumberland Hill, RI?

Most home remodeling projects in Cumberland Hill, RI land between $21,250 and $112,100, 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 Cumberland Hill?

The median home in the community of Cumberland Hill was built in 1979, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Rhode Island median of 1962. That is newer than the Providence County median of 1956. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

Who issues building permits in Cumberland Hill?

Building permits in Cumberland Hill are normally issued by the county, as this is an unincorporated community. Whether a specific job needs one is decided by that office; the contractor confirms it before work starts.

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