Pictou County and Antigonish
Heating, roofing and renovations for New Glasgow, Pictou and Antigonish
Along the Northumberland Strait, the seasons are clear and strong. Summers are warm and pleasant by the water, and winters bring snow, wind and cold off the Gulf. Copper Fox Home Services works with homeowners in New Glasgow, Pictou and Antigonish on the projects that keep a house comfortable through all of it.
We cover heating and cooling, roofing, electrical, plumbing, renovations and construction. The key is that you deal with one company and one contact for all of it. When a job crosses trades, like replacing an oil furnace with a heat pump, the planning happens in one place. Add your community or postal code when you ask for a quote so we can confirm we serve your area. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
Services in Pictou County and Antigonish
Heating & Cooling in New Glasgow
Heat pump installation for homes in New Glasgow, Pictou and Antigonish, including conversions from oil heat. We also install air exchangers so tighter homes stay dry through long winters near the Strait.
About heating & coolingRoofing in New Glasgow
Roofing for the snow and wind that come across the Northumberland Strait in winter. We replace worn roofs, fix leaks and look at attic ventilation, which plays a big part in how long a roof lasts.
About roofingElectrical in New Glasgow
Electrician services for older and newer homes alike, including panel upgrades, heat pump wiring, lighting and renovation work. We make sure your service can handle what you plan to add.
About electricalPlumbing in New Glasgow
Plumber services for repairs, new fixtures, water heaters and renovation plumbing. Homes outside town often run on private wells and septic, and we plan around those systems carefully.
About plumbingRenovations in New Glasgow
Renovations for the older homes found throughout Pictou County and Antigonish, from kitchens and bathrooms to basements and additions. Every trade is coordinated through one contact.
About renovationsConstruction & Project Management in New Glasgow
Construction and project management for custom homes, additions, commercial projects and subdivision development in the region. We keep trades, timelines and decisions organized in one place.
About construction & project managementLocal homes
What the Northumberland Shore means for your home
Pictou County and Antigonish sit on the Northumberland Strait, which shapes the weather here. Winters are cold and snowy, with wind coming off the water, and ice often forms along the shore. Spring can arrive slowly. That long cold season means heating costs matter, and roofs need to handle both heavy snow and repeated freezing and thawing.
The towns here have deep roots. New Glasgow and Pictou have many older wood-frame homes, some with a long history of oil or wood heat. Antigonish, a university town, has a mix of family homes and rental properties. Beyond town limits, rural homes and farmhouses are common, often with private wells and septic systems that need their own attention.
For older homes, a heat pump is often the biggest single comfort upgrade, especially when paired with some air sealing. Roofs benefit from good ventilation to limit ice buildup. Rural plumbing needs to respect well and septic systems. And renovations in older homes tend to go best when wiring, plumbing and insulation are updated together, while the walls are open.
Communities covered
Elsewhere in Nova Scotia
Not on the list? Include your community or postal code in your quote request and the team will confirm coverage.
Questions
Questions from New Glasgow homeowners
Which communities in the area do you serve?
This page covers New Glasgow, Pictou and Antigonish. When you request a quote, include your community or postal code, including if you are in a nearby rural area, and we will confirm coverage for your address. Quotes are free with no obligation.
I still heat with oil. Is switching to a heat pump worth it?
For many homes in the region it is, both for comfort and for summer cooling. We look at your house, your current system and your electrical service before recommending anything. Efficiency Nova Scotia has run programs for this kind of switch, but programs and eligibility change, so our team can tell you what is currently available.
Do you work on rural homes with wells and septic systems?
Yes. Many homes outside New Glasgow, Pictou and Antigonish rely on private wells and septic. When we plan plumbing or a renovation, we take those systems into account so new fixtures and layouts work properly with what you already have.
How do I know if my roof needs replacing or just repair?
Curling or missing shingles, granules in the gutters, soft spots and repeated leaks are signs it may be time for a replacement. A single leak after a storm can often be repaired. We look at the roof and the attic and give you an honest view of both options.
What does one point of contact actually mean?
It means you call one person about your whole project. That person coordinates the electrician, plumber, heating work and carpentry, and keeps you updated. You do not have to schedule trades, pass messages between them or figure out who is responsible when something changes.
Can I get the National Heat Pump Rebate in New Glasgow?
Yes, if you qualify. Homeowners in New Glasgow and nearby communities like Pictou, Antigonish can get $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households at or below the median income, for a heat pump system that can heat the whole home, installed from November 1, 2026. Applications open online in early 2027. Efficiency Nova Scotia also offers Home Energy Assessment rebates and a Moderate Income Rebate, which need an assessment or approval first.
National Heat Pump Rebate
The heat pump rebate in New Glasgow
Homeowners in New Glasgow who qualify can get the new federal National Heat Pump Rebate: $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households at or below the median income, for a cold climate heat pump system that can heat the whole home. Installs from November 1, 2026 count, so there is no need to wait for applications to open in early 2027.
Efficiency Nova Scotia also offers Home Energy Assessment rebates and a Moderate Income Rebate, which need an assessment or approval first. Our Nova Scotia team covers New Glasgow, Pictou, Antigonish, and can plan a system that fits the rebate.
Planning work in New Glasgow?
Tell us what you need and where. One point of contact, one plan, one written price. Free, with no obligation.