About Us
You don’t need to move to get the space you need. If your home no longer fits your lifestyle—whether you’re welcoming a new family member, starting a home business, or finally building that dream primary suite—Image Contracting can help you expand with purpose.
We design and build seamless home additions that feel like they were always part of the original structure. Garages, bonus rooms, extended kitchens, in-law apartments—we’ve done it all. Every addition is carefully planned to match your home’s style and meet local building codes.
Our team handles everything, from design and permitting to frame and finish, so you can focus on what matters: enjoying your improved space.
John Harding, Founder
Image Contracting was founded by John Harding in 2011. A lifelong learner who is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection in everything he does. John brings his heart, soul, and passion for detail to his work and holds himself and everyone he works with to exceptionally high standards.
Started as a one-man operation doing painting and odd jobs, John approached each opportunity with the care and attention to detail as if it were his own home. Never compromising, always meticulous, John applied the principle that would become the company motto and culture:
Growing and adding to the team year-over-year, Image Contracting has evolved into one of the most respected and sought-after remodeling firms in Southern New Hampshire.
John’s goal for Image Contracting is to be the best of the best, to have every job completed to the satisfaction of his client, and to build relationships that last job after job. Repeat business is the norm, not the exception, at Image Contracting. And, almost all new business is by referral.
John believes in giving back to the communities he works in and Image Contracting is an active and visible financial supporter of youth sports and school & charitable activities.
What is a General Contractor?
A General Contractor (GC) is a construction professional, or firm, who has knowledge of all facets of the building trades. A GC has also cultivated relationships with subcontractors to complete the various pieces of a project requiring specialized skills and/or legally required licenses. The General Contractor may (or oftentimes may not) perform any of the actual work. This is most common for large developments and commercial projects, but also for “design shop” type businesses who sell you a project. They have a storefront, offer design services, and supply materials but then have an independent contractor complete the work. Or, they may have a salaried project manager act as the GC and oversee the various subcontractors involved.
Image Contracting is a hands-on GC and does the vast majority of work on all our projects with our own teams. The buck stops here. Additionally, we’ve worked tirelessly over the years to cultivate relationships with the very best materials suppliers and trade professionals such as plumbers, electricians, and other subcontractors. Our reputation rests on the quality of work they perform so we don’t settle for less than perfection. We really are the only call you need to make to handle your project start to finish!
Uncomprimising Quality.
Every Project.
Every Time.
Our most valuable business asset, and most important marketing tool, is our reputation. And every business decision is made in consideration of that. The complete satisfaction of our clients, and their subsequent rave reviews, is our only goal. We are neither “too big” nor “too small” to not care what people think about their experience with us and what they might tell others. All of our new business comes by word of mouth, which leads to lifetime clients. In fact, other than a listing on Homeadvisor, Image Contracting has never once paid for traditional advertising. All of that ensures that your experience with Image Contracting will be one thing: uncomprimising.
A Guide
How to Select a Contractor
Whether it’s for lawn care, a new doctor, or a large remodel, selecting “the right” service provider is a stressful prospect for most people. This stress often magnifies when it comes to selecting a home contractor.
Our guide will help you thought the process giving you the knowledge and confidence you need to make the right decision.
If you can dream it, we can create it!
What our cilents say about us...
High integrity and class
John and his crew were extremely thorough and paid great attention to detail. They worked until all aspects of the project were correct and even went above and beyond when there were issues on the part of subcontractors. They had creative solutions to challenges along the way (as all projects have). I strongly recommend John as he is a man of high integrity and class.
Loren F.
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Bedford, NH
We highly recommend
For those who are skimming: I see another review where the client said if 10 stars was an option, that’s what she would select – and I agree 100%. We highly recommend him for any job- his work is of excellent quality, he is friendly, polite and very considerate. His prices are reasonable and his work is solid.
Leia F.
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Bedford, NH
My wife and I couldn’t be more pleased
The signature statement on his business proclaims “Flawless Results. Every Project, Every Time.” The workmanship, communication, and attention to detail was just that – flawless. We had two projects that required attention due to water damage and ice damage.
John and his team(s) performed a remarkable job – both with the jobs themselves, and attention to detail in taking consideration into the surroundings of the unaffected areas within the house. They went the extra mile with everything. Both my wife and I couldn’t be more pleased.”
Julie W.
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Manchester, NH
We have loved working with John and Image Contracting
“John has worked with us on quite a few projects. His craftsmanship and his attention to detail is impeccable! We have loved working with John and Image Contracting, on our own projects, as well as projects for our clients. We are quite pleased with all of the work we have done with him, from communication to end of day clean-up to the final installation, everything was well run and well constructed. We definitely look forward to working with him again in the future!”
Impeccable Nest Design
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Bedford, NH
John is the best!
If 10 stars were available, I’d give him a 10. John is the best! He gave me status reports on the project when I was away…always called to let me know his ETA. End result of project was even better than hoped for.
Julie W.
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Manchester, NH
The workmanship was outstanding in every regard!
I recently used Image Contracting for the first time to renovate two bathrooms. The company was a referral from one of my neighbors. The workmanship was outstanding in every regard! John was a pleasure with whom to work. He is very knowledgeable and offered excellent advice about how we should proceed with the project. He is prompt, personable, highly skilled, and extraordinarily attentive to detailed perfection. There is NO DOUBT in my mind that after this first renovation project we fully anticipate using John for two additional home renovation projects over the next two years. I highly and enthusiastically recommend him for his professionalism and his excellent craftsmanship!
Paul L.
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Hampton Beach, NH