The Cost vs. Value Report is an annual set of home remodeling estimates that has become an industry classic. This report takes estimates of home remodeling projects against the background of their value each year. The report measures the estimated average cost of remodeling projects across the United States. The values you see below are specifically for the Des Moines area.
DECK ADDITION – COMPOSITE
Add a 16×20-foot deck using pressure-treated joists supported by 4×4-inch posts anchored to concrete piers. Install composite deck material in a simple linear pattern. Include a built-in bench and planter of the same decking material. Include stairs, assuming three steps to grade. Provide a complete railing using a matching system made of the same composite as the decking material.
Job Cost – $22,009
Resale Value – $13,380
Cost Recouped – 60.8%
GRAND ENTRANCE – FIBERGLASS
Remove the existing 3-0/6-8 entry door and cut and reframe the opening with dual sidelights for a 12-36-12 entrance door. Move a double-gang electrical box with two switches. The fiberglass door blank matches the upscale entry, including color, threshold, lockset, and decorative half-glass; sidelights match the door. PVC-wrapped exterior trim in color to match existing trim; wider interior colonial or ranch casings (3.5-inch to cover new jack studies) in hardwood stained to match the door. All work is to be completed in one day.
Job Cost – $10,431
Resale Value – $7,375
Cost Recouped – 70.7%
WINDOW REPLACEMENT – VINYL
Replace 10 existing 3×5-foot double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-light vinyl windows with custom-color exterior finish. Trim exterior to match existing; do not disturb existing interior trim.
Job Cost – $19,667
Resale Value – $13,364
Cost Recouped – 68.0%
Great people to work with. They built our backyard deck 6 years ago and it is fantastic. We needed an extension on our front porch so I called Buresh Home Solutions to inquire if they would do it. They came to measure and give us a quote. They gave us a time frame and completed it on time. Every person we have talked to or interacted with at Buresh is outstanding and professional. The workmanship is outstanding and we don’t think there is anything better. We have enjoyed the backyard deck for 6 years and the new deck in the front of our home will add more outdoor time for our family.
Janet F.
WINDOW REPLACEMENT – WOOD
Replace 10 existing 3×5-foot double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-light wood windows. Interior finish of stained hardwood; exterior finish of custom-color aluminum cladding. Trim exterior to match existing; do not disturb existing interior trim.
Job Cost – $24,554
Resale Value – $14,777
Cost Recouped – 60.2%
SIDING REPLACEMENT – FIBER CEMENT
Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new fiber-cement siding, factory primes, and factory painted and installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Include factory trim at all openings and corners.
Job Cost – $21,463
Resale Value – $15,011
Cost Recouped – 69.9%
SIDING REPLACEMENT – VINYL
Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new vinyl siding installed to the manufacturer’s specifications. include factory trim at all openings and corners.
Job Cost – $18,669
Resale Value – $10,410
Cost Recouped – 55.8%
Roofing Replacement – Asphalt Shingles
Remove and dispose of existing roofing to bare wood sheathing. Install 30 squares of min. 235-lb. fiberglass asphalt shingles (min. 25-year warranty) with new 30-lb. felt (or equivalent synthetic) underlayment, galvanized drip edge, and mill-finish aluminum flashing. Assume a rectangular hip roof; custom flashing at two average-size skylights; and custom cap treatment at vented ridge.
Job Cost – $27,479
Resale Value – $11,686
Cost Recouped – 42.5%
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