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20 Renovation Types

Home Renovation ROI Guide 2026

Compare renovation costs and ROI for 20 common home improvement projects. Find which renovations offer the best return on investment when selling your home.

Interior Renovations

Kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and other indoor projects ranked by ROI.

Attic Insulation115% ROI
$1,000-$3,000
Minor Kitchen Remodel85% ROI
$10,000-$25,000
Hardwood Flooring80% ROI
$5,000-$15,000
Kitchen Remodel75% ROI
$25,000-$75,000
Bathroom Remodel70% ROI
$10,000-$30,000
Basement Finishing70% ROI
$20,000-$50,000
HVAC Replacement65% ROI
$5,000-$12,000
Home Office Conversion60% ROI
$5,000-$15,000
Smart Home Upgrades45% ROI
$2,000-$10,000

Exterior Renovations

Siding, roofing, landscaping, and curb-appeal projects ranked by ROI.

Landscape Upgrade100% ROI
$5,000-$15,000
Garage Door Replacement95% ROI
$2,000-$5,000
Entry Door Replacement90% ROI
$2,000-$5,000
Siding Replacement75% ROI
$8,000-$20,000
Window Replacement68% ROI
$10,000-$20,000
Deck Addition65% ROI
$15,000-$35,000
Roof Replacement60% ROI
$8,000-$15,000
Exterior Paint55% ROI
$3,000-$8,000
Fence Installation50% ROI
$3,000-$8,000

Additions

Room additions and expansions that increase square footage, ranked by ROI.

Primary Suite Addition55% ROI
$100,000-$200,000
Bathroom Addition55% ROI
$25,000-$75,000
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Renovation ROI FAQ

Which home renovation has the highest ROI?+

Garage door replacement consistently tops the list at 100%+ ROI according to Remodeling Magazine's annual Cost vs. Value report. Minor kitchen remodels (75-80% ROI) and manufactured stone veneer (89% ROI) also rank highly. Major renovations like high-end kitchen remodels tend to recover only 50-60%.

Is a kitchen remodel worth it before selling?+

A minor kitchen remodel (cabinet refacing, new countertops, updated hardware) recovers about 75% of cost and significantly improves buyer perception. A full gut renovation often overcapitalizes unless the existing kitchen is severely outdated. Focus on cosmetic updates, not structural changes.

How much does staging versus renovation affect sale price?+

NAR data shows staging costs $2,000-$6,000 and returns 1-5% above asking price. Renovations cost $10,000-$100,000+ with variable returns. For sellers on a tight timeline or budget, staging delivers faster, more predictable ROI — especially virtual staging at a fraction of the cost.

Should I renovate before listing my home?+

Focus on cost-effective updates: fresh interior paint ($2,000-$4,000), professional cleaning, landscaping, and fixture replacements. Avoid major projects like room additions or pool installations — they rarely pay back dollar-for-dollar and delay your listing timeline.