Remodeling: Return on investment

On May 21, 2009, in General Remodeling, by Justin Bravo

Besides wanting to know how much a remodeling project will cost and when the work will begin and end, customers have one core concern: how much the investment will add to the home’s value. Landscaping and fresh paint may lure house hunters inside, but once in the door, buyers of existing homes look for functionality, durability, and convenience. That is why it is so important for a resale to be modernized. Kitchens and baths are among the most popular home improvement projects, which also drive the largest return on investment. Even the smallest changes to a dated kitchen or bathroom can improve a potential buyer’s overall impression of a house.

Before making a final decision about remodeling, you need to know the value-added benefit of your proposed project and how home improvements affect property values in your geographic region.

Project	Job Cost	Resale Value	Cost Recouped
Siding Replacement, Upscale	$10,393	$10,771	103.6%
Bathroom Remodel, Mid-Range	$10,499	$10,727	102.2%
Minor Kitchen Remodel, Mid-Range	$14,913	$14,691	98.5%
Siding Replacement, Mid-Range	$7,239	$6,914	95.5%
Two-Story Addition, Mid-Range	$80,133	$75,831	94.6%
Attic Bedroom, Mid-Range	$39,188	$36,649	93.5%
Bathroom Remodel, Upscale	$26,052	$24,286	93.2%
Major Kitchen Remodel, Mid-Range	$43,862	$39,920	91.0%
Deck Addition, Mid-Range	$11,294	$10,196	90.3%
Basement Remodel, Mid-Range	$51,051	$46,010	90.1%
Window Replacement, Mid-Range	$9,684	$8,681	89.6%
Window Replacement, Upscale	$16,096	$14,259	88.6%
Bathroom Addition, Mid-Range	$22,977	$19,850	86.4%
Roofing Replacement, Upscale	$16,453	$14,141	85.9%
Bathroom Addition, Upscale	$47,212	$40,488	85.8%
Major Kitchen Remodel, Upscale	$81,552	$69,194	84.8%
Roofing Replacement, Mid-Range	$11,164	$9,456	84.7%
Family Room Addition, Mid-Range	$54,773	$45,458	83.0%
Master Suite Addition, Mid-Range	$73,370	$60,460	82.4%
Master Suite Addition, Upscale	$137,891	$110,512	80.1%
Sunroom Addition, Mid-Range	$31,736	$23,643	74.5%
Home Office Remodel, Mid-Range	$13,143	$9,569	72.8%

The value of any remodeling project also includes elements that can not readily be measured in dollars and cents. For example, adding a family room can immeasurably improve the quality of life for a growing family with young children. Likewise, increased storage in a room may free up space for exercise equipment in another part of the house. Taken together, the overall effect is reduced stress, increased comfort, and improved physical and mental well-being.

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Justin Bravo

Justin Bravo is the Vice President of Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations. Lone Star is a design-build remodeling firm serving the San Antonio area. Justin is a EPA Lead Certified Renovator, a member of NARI, and a licensed home improvement contractor with the City of San Antonio.

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5 Responses to “Remodeling: Return on investment”

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