Renovation project costs & ROI
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Ranked by % recouped at resale
Garage door replacement
Typical cost $4,500 · recoups ~160%
Entry door replacement (steel)Typical cost $2,400 · recoups ~150%
Manufactured stone veneerTypical cost $11,000 · recoups ~150%
Fiber-cement siding replacementTypical cost $21,500 · recoups ~114%
Attic insulation (fiberglass)Typical cost $2,500 · recoups ~110%
Hardwood floor refinishingTypical cost $3,000 · recoups ~100%
EV charger installation (Level 2)Typical cost $1,800 · recoups ~100%
Backup power generatorTypical cost $13,500 · recoups ~95%
Curb-appeal landscapingTypical cost $8,000 · recoups ~90%
Minor kitchen remodelTypical cost $27,000 · recoups ~85%
New hardwood flooringTypical cost $6,000 · recoups ~85%
Wood deck additionTypical cost $17,000 · recoups ~83%
Vinyl siding replacementTypical cost $19,000 · recoups ~80%
Interior repaint (whole home)Typical cost $5,000 · recoups ~80%
Driveway resurfacingTypical cost $3,000 · recoups ~80%
Whole-home cosmetic refreshTypical cost $40,000 · recoups ~75%
Bathroom remodelTypical cost $25,000 · recoups ~74%
Basement / loft conversionTypical cost $70,000 · recoups ~70%
Garage conversion to living spaceTypical cost $22,000 · recoups ~70%
Composite deck additionTypical cost $24,000 · recoups ~68%
Vinyl window replacementTypical cost $21,000 · recoups ~67%
Solar panel installationTypical cost $25,000 · recoups ~65%
Driveway replacement (concrete)Typical cost $7,000 · recoups ~65%
Attic bedroom conversionTypical cost $65,000 · recoups ~61%
HVAC system replacementTypical cost $10,000 · recoups ~60%
Asphalt roof replacementTypical cost $30,000 · recoups ~56%
Inground pool installationTypical cost $45,000 · recoups ~55%
Major kitchen remodelTypical cost $80,000 · recoups ~50%
Bathroom additionTypical cost $60,000 · recoups ~50%
Fence installationTypical cost $4,500 · recoups ~50%
Sunroom additionTypical cost $50,000 · recoups ~50%
Primary (master) suite additionTypical cost $165,000 · recoups ~48%