Calculate renovation profit or loss, return on investment, and cost recovery from renovation cost and estimated added value.
Cabinet refacing, new counters, modern appliances and hardware
Total budget including materials, permits, and professional contractor labor.
Cosmetic, high-visibility exterior upgrades (garage doors, siding, manufactured stone) routinely recoup the highest percentage of cost. Major gut renovations (luxury master baths, chef kitchens) provide great lifestyle utility but rarely recoup 100% of their investment at resale.
Estimated Resale Value Added
National average for Minor kitchen remodel — regional markets may vary.
Cost recouped
Absorbed lifestyle cost
| Project Category | Typical Cost Recouped | Resale Impact Tier | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door replacement | ~194% | Exceptional (100%+) | |
| Manufactured stone veneer | ~153% | Exceptional (100%+) | |
| Siding / exterior replacement | ~80% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Window replacement | ~70% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Minor kitchen remodel | ~85% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Minor bathroom update | ~71% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Midrange full bathroom remodel | ~68% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Wood deck addition | ~70% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Roof replacement | ~65% | Solid (65%–99%) | |
| Basement finishing | ~60% | Lifestyle (<65%) | |
| Major upscale kitchen remodel | ~40% | Lifestyle (<65%) | |
| Primary suite / bathroom addition | ~33% | Lifestyle (<65%) | |
| High-end patio / outdoor living | ~35% | Lifestyle (<65%) | |
| Home office conversion (high-end) | ~28% | Lifestyle (<65%) | |
| Swimming pool | ~22% | Lifestyle (<65%) |
Disclaimer: This tool provides informational results only and should not be used as professional advice.
The Home Renovation ROI Calculator compares renovation cost with estimated added property value and reports profit or loss, ROI percentage, and cost recovery.
A 30,000 value has a $10,000 modeled loss, -25% ROI, and 75% cost recovery.
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