Data reference · 2026The 2026 Renovation ROI Index
By the Return on Reno team · Reviewed June 2026
How much of each renovation's cost comes back at resale, ranked. These are national midrange figures from “Cost vs. Value” remodeling data — a quick reference for which projects pay back and which are lifestyle spends. Figures are free to cite with a link, and you can embed our live calculator on your own site.
Projects ranked by cost recouped
strong (≥80%) moderate (55–79%) low payback (<55%)
Full table
| Project | Typical cost | Value added | Recouped |
|---|
| Garage door replacement | $4,500 | $7,200 | 160% |
| Entry door replacement (steel) | $2,400 | $3,600 | 150% |
| Manufactured stone veneer | $11,000 | $16,500 | 150% |
| Fiber-cement siding replacement | $21,500 | $24,500 | 114% |
| Attic insulation (fiberglass) | $2,500 | $2,800 | 110% |
| Hardwood floor refinishing | $3,000 | $3,000 | 100% |
| EV charger installation (Level 2) | $1,800 | $1,800 | 100% |
| Backup power generator | $13,500 | $12,800 | 95% |
| Curb-appeal landscaping | $8,000 | $7,200 | 90% |
| Minor kitchen remodel | $27,000 | $23,000 | 85% |
| New hardwood flooring | $6,000 | $5,100 | 85% |
| Wood deck addition | $17,000 | $14,100 | 83% |
| Vinyl siding replacement | $19,000 | $15,200 | 80% |
| Interior repaint (whole home) | $5,000 | $4,000 | 80% |
| Driveway resurfacing | $3,000 | $2,400 | 80% |
| Whole-home cosmetic refresh | $40,000 | $30,000 | 75% |
| Bathroom remodel | $25,000 | $18,500 | 74% |
| Basement / loft conversion | $70,000 | $49,000 | 70% |
| Garage conversion to living space | $22,000 | $15,400 | 70% |
| Composite deck addition | $24,000 | $16,300 | 68% |
| Vinyl window replacement | $21,000 | $14,100 | 67% |
| Solar panel installation | $25,000 | $16,300 | 65% |
| Driveway replacement (concrete) | $7,000 | $4,600 | 65% |
| Attic bedroom conversion | $65,000 | $39,700 | 61% |
| HVAC system replacement | $10,000 | $6,000 | 60% |
| Asphalt roof replacement | $30,000 | $16,800 | 56% |
| Inground pool installation | $45,000 | $24,800 | 55% |
| Major kitchen remodel | $80,000 | $40,000 | 50% |
| Bathroom addition | $60,000 | $30,000 | 50% |
| Fence installation | $4,500 | $2,300 | 50% |
| Sunroom addition | $50,000 | $25,000 | 50% |
| Primary (master) suite addition | $165,000 | $79,200 | 48% |
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Open the calculator →Methodology: national midrange “Cost vs. Value” averages compiled from published remodeling data, adjusted for finish, scope and region. Planning estimates, not appraisals or quotes; ROI varies by local market. Sources: Remodeling/JLC Cost vs Value, NAR Remodeling Impact Report. Reviewed by the Return on Reno research team, June 2026.
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Return on Reno