If a “For Sale” sign might be in your future, these home upgrades could offer the best return on investment, according to Zillow.
- Steel entry door replacement | Replacing your door with a more secure option costs around $2,435, with a potential resale value of $5,270 — a recoup rate of about 216%. This Cape Cod-style Morrison Avenue property is already ahead of the curve with a classic steel entry door.
- Manufactured stone veneer | Giving your home’s exterior a rustic feel has an estimated cost of $11,702 and could increase resale value by about $24,328 — that’s a recoup rate of roughly 208%. This new build in the Hamburg area features a flattering mix of veneer and siding.
- Fiber-cement siding replacement | This durable siding costs an estimated $21,485 to install, but it could add about $24,420 in resale value, recouping roughly 114%.
- Kitchen remodel | A minor midrange kitchen remodel has an estimated cost of $28,458 and could boost resale value to about $32,141 — a recoup rate of around 113%. Modern hardware, bright cabinets, and a clean backsplash — this Pinnacle home is move-in ready.
- Vinyl siding replacement | If fiber-cement isn’t your style, vinyl options have an estimated cost of $17,950 and could add about $17,313 in resale value, recouping roughly 97%.
Ask the experts
Not confident in your DIY skills? Here are a few Lexington-area contracting companies to consider for home upgrades.
- BACK Construction | This full-service design-build remodeling company has been shaping homes across Central Kentucky for more than four decades. Pro tip: They also offer siding services.
- Anderson & Rodgers Construction | Serving Central Kentucky since 2006, Anderson & Rodgers Construction is an award-winning design-build firm specializing in residential design, remodeling, and new construction.
- Keitz Construction | Founded in 2008 by contractor Nick Keitz, Keitz Construction has built a strong reputation in Central Kentucky for projects ranging from kitchen + bath renovations to full home remodels. Explore their gallery.
