Renovations
Top Home Improvement Projects That Increase Property Value
Not every renovation pays back. These are the projects Ontario homeowners actually recoup money on.
Projects with the strongest ROI
1. Minor kitchen refresh (cabinets, counters, hardware): 70-80% return.
2. Bathroom renovation: 60-70% return, plus huge day-to-day quality of life.
3. New deck or refreshed outdoor living space: 60-75% return.
4. Front door, garage door, and curb appeal upgrades: 70-90% return.
5. Finished basement with bedroom + bathroom: 55-70% return.
6. Fresh interior paint in modern colours: often 100%+ for the cost.
7. Modern flooring (replacing carpet with hardwood or LVP).
Projects that rarely pay off
Pools, sunrooms, ultra-high-end kitchens, and very personalized renovations almost never return their cost. Do these for yourself, not for resale.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the single best ROI project?
- Curb appeal, fresh paint, a new front door, lighting, and landscaping consistently outperform much larger projects on cost-per-dollar-returned.
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