Remodeling

Top 10 U.S. Remodeling Projects For Home Value

The always anticipated Cost vs. Value report by Remodeling magazine - 2017 edition - has recently been released. For homeowners seeking the right balance between investing in home improvement projects and the return on those investments (ROI), the Cost vs. Value study has become an indispensable tool. For 2017 the report looked at 29 popular home improvement projects. Overall, these 29 improvements paid back 64.3 cents on the dollar in resale value.

Below are the top 10 remodeling projects for adding home value:

1) Attic insulation (fiberglass) - COST - $1,343  ROI - $1,446

2) Entry door replacement (steel) - COST - $1,413  ROI - $1,282

3) Manufactured stone veneer - COST - $7,851  ROI - $7,019

4) Garage door replacement (upscale) - COST - $3,304  ROI - $2,810

5) Minor kitchen remodel - COST $20,803  ROI - $16,699

6) Entry door replacement (fiberglass) - COST $3,276  ROI - $2,550

7) Garage door replacement (midscale) - COST $1,749  ROI - $1,345

8) Siding replacement - COST $14,518  ROI - $11,093

9) Window replacement (10 vinyl) - COST $15.282  ROI - $11,286

10) Window replacement (10 wood) - COST $18,750  ROI - $13,691

Source: Remodeling 2017 Cost vs. Value Report

To view the entire 2017 Cost vs. Value report and all 29 categories, please click here.