Renaissance Renovations | New Year’s “Reno-lutions”
Posted by Scott Gaunt on Jan 3, 2012 in Latest News, Renovations News, _Special | 0 comments
We often make resolutions at this time of year, but how about some “Reno-lutions” for your home? January can be one of the best times of the year to start seriously thinking about some of those remodeling or renovation projects that you’ve been considering. Some may be cosmetic wants, and others may be practical necessities.
You’ve wanted to freshen up the kitchen and family room right? The bathtub needs a new faucet and it seems like the natural gas forced air furnace never stops running. Think about the functionality and practicality of your home as it stands today and you are likely to come up with a quick list. The good news is that a capable general contractor can handle all of these issues, or repair selected issues to meet your home improvement budget.
Consider the following projects listed as the 10 best home renovations for the money in 2011 by Forbes.com:
- Exterior door replacement : average job cost: $1,218
Average resale value: $1,243
Cost recouped: 102% - Mid range garage door replacement: average job cost: $1,291
Average resale value: $1,083
Cost recouped: 84% - Fiber cement siding replacement: average job cost: $13,382
Average resale value: $10,707
Cost recouped: 80% - Minor kitchen remodeling: average job cost: $21,695
Average resale value: $15,790
Cost recouped: 73% - Wood deck addition: average job cost: $10,973
Average resale value: $7,986
Cost recouped: 73% - Vinyl or foam backed siding replacement: average job cost: $11,357 / 13,973
Average resale value: $8,223 / 10,119
Cost recouped: 72% - Mid range wood window replacement: average job cost: $12,027
Average resale value: $8,707
Cost recouped: 72% - Attic bedroom addition: average job cost: $51,428
Average resale value: $37,142
Cost recouped: 72% - Mid range vinyl window replacement: average job cost: $11,066
Average resale value: $7,920
Cost recouped: 72% - Basement remodel: average job cost: $64,519
Average resale value: $45,186
Cost recouped: 70%
Renaissance Renovations can assist in any of these types of projects. Please contact us for a free, in home consultation, and let us make 2012 the year to achieve your Reno-lutions! Happy New Year from the Renaissance Homes family to yours!
“Give your home a Renaissance.”
Scott Gaunt | Renaissance Renovations | 503.320.3756
Renaissance Homes is an award winning Street of Dreams custom home builder specializing in green building, remodeling and renovations for the Portland market.
Awarded the Portland Homebuilder’s Association 2011 “Builder of the Year.”
