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Renovation ROI in West South Central

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas. Low labor costs; storm-resistant roofing and siding are valued along the Gulf.

Cost vs national

92%

Resale gains vs national

87%

Best payback

183%

#	Project	Cost	Value added	% recouped
1	Garage door replacement	$3,956	$7,258	183%
2	Steel entry door replacement	$2,208	$3,925	178%
3	Manufactured stone veneer	$10,120	$14,642	145%
4	New hardwood flooring	$6,900	$7,700	112%
5	Attic insulation (fiberglass)	$2,208	$2,088	95%
6	Landscaping refresh	$5,520	$5,220	95%
7	Minor kitchen remodel	$25,300	$22,968	91%
8	Fiber-cement siding replacement	$18,952	$15,951	84%
9	Deck addition (wood)	$16,560	$12,998	78%
10	Vinyl siding replacement	$16,008	$12,110	76%
11	Bathroom remodel (midrange)	$23,276	$16,288	70%
12	Basement finishing	$50,600	$33,495	66%
13	Heat pump HVAC conversion	$16,560	$10,649	64%
14	Window replacement (vinyl)	$19,596	$12,416	63%
15	Deck addition (composite)	$23,000	$14,355	62%
16	Window replacement (wood)	$23,000	$13,920	61%
17	Paver patio addition	$11,040	$6,264	57%
18	Solar panel system	$23,000	$13,050	57%
19	Roof replacement (asphalt)	$28,244	$15,224	54%
20	Bathroom addition	$58,880	$29,510	50%
21	Universal design bathroom	$38,640	$19,001	49%
22	Major kitchen remodel (midrange)	$73,600	$34,800	47%
23	Roof replacement (metal)	$45,080	$20,462	45%
24	Bathroom remodel (upscale)	$73,600	$31,320	43%
25	In-ground pool	$59,800	$24,317	41%
26	Major kitchen remodel (upscale)	$145,360	$49,486	34%
27	Primary suite addition	$156,400	$51,765	33%

Planning estimates before home-value adjustment. Pick your state in the calculator for a personalised version.

Frequently asked questions

Which renovations pay back best in the West South Central region?

On our estimates, garage door replacement, steel entry door replacement, manufactured stone veneer recoup the largest share of their cost in West South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas).

Are renovations more expensive in West South Central?

We estimate project costs at about 92% of the national average and resale gains at about 87%. Metro areas within the division can differ a lot from these averages.

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