Remodeling Projects With the Greatest Return

Which remodeling projects will pick up the greatest return when a home is sold?
Remodeling Magazine asked real estate professionals, and here are their estimates for the
South Atlantic states. For the return on investment for nine specific Florida cities,
go to remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2020/south-atlantic/

68.2%
Roofing Replacement
(asphalt shingles)
Job cost: $22,450
Resale value: $15,303

66.7%
Bathroom Remodel
Job cost: $19,680
Resale value: $13,130

53.9%
Bathroom Addition
Job cost: $45,310
Resale value: $24,433

73.2%
Window Replacement (vinyl)
Job cost: $16,992
Resale value: $12,431

66.1%
Window Replacement (wood)
Job cost: $20,724
Resale value: $13,702

67%
Entry Door Replacement
(steel)
Job cost: $1,798
Resale value: $1,205

77%
Deck Addition (wood)
Job cost: $12,714
Resale value: $9,786

66.6%
Deck Addition (composite)
Job cost: $18,506
Resale value: $12,327

58.7%
Major Kitchen Remodel
Job cost: $65,166
Resale value: $38,249

76.3%
Minor Kitchen Remodel
Job cost: $22,125
Resale value: $16,884

94%
Manufactured
Stone Veneer
Job cost: $8,797
Resale value: $8,265

88.7%
Garage Door Replacement
Job cost: $3,599
Resale value: $3,191

80.5%
Siding Replacement
(fiber-cement)
Job cost: $15,582
Resale value: $12,550

76%
Siding Replacement (vinyl)
Job cost: $13,153
Resale value: $10,000

Source: Remodeling Magazine, 2020 Cost vs Value Report, Mid-Range Projects