Will Replacing Windows And Siding Add Value To My Home?

Posted on March 12, 2019

Unless you're in your “forever” home, you've probably considered how a certain upgrade or renovation could affect the resale value of your home. If you put your home on the market, will you get a return on your investment or are you just wasting money? It's a delicate balance, but some upgrades are worth the cost, even if you're not planning on selling any time soon. Replacing windows and siding have excellent resale value for your home, while also brightening up the overall look and usability of your home. Here's how.

Before upgrading your home, you always want to consider how those improvements could affect the eventual selling price and long-term value of your home.

Let's take an easy example. Realtor.com experts note that adding an in-ground pool costs $36,000 to $65,000, depending on different factors. However, those same experts found that it may only increase your home's value by 7%. With a $500K home, you won't recoup the costs of even a baseline pool. In this example, while that may not be a wise investment, you'll also have to consider the tradeoff of a costly improvement versus quality of life. For some, it might be worth the expenditure if you would love having a pool. It's a balancing act, and an important one to do as a homeowner.

However, while a pool analogy is easy to understand, comparing a pool upgrade to replacing windows and siding doesn't seem as glamorous. So, let's break it down a little bit.

According to Remodeling's 2018 Cost Vs. Value Report, replacing windows and siding can give you a great return on your investment when it comes to resale. When replacing windows, you'll likely recoup up to 74% of costs and 76% of costs for siding replacements. These are also some of the least expensive improvements that add curb appeal and value to your home.

Bankrate calls siding replacement one of the wisest home renovations you can do for resale. And, when it comes to upgrading windows, doing so can result in:

Enhanced security and safety
Lower energy costs
Better temperature control
Easier use and access

Also, keep in mind that very few house upgrades come close to recouping 100% of your investment. In comparison, a major upscale kitchen remodel will only recoup 53% of your costs and a backyard patio will only recoup 47%.

At LAS, we want to not only help you increase your property value but protect your investment as well. Our team is here to discuss all of your costs for replacing windows and siding, as well as improvements that are made for the Gulf South climate.

Replacing old, leaky windows with LAS' WeatherGard vinyl windows means you'll enjoy ENERGY STAR-rated windows. These will help you save on heating and cooling bills every month and also help defer the cost of your home upgrades.

Improving your home with the LAS WeatherGard Vinyl Windows will not only provide a generous return on your investment, but will showcase your home's curb appeal for you, your neighbors, and a potential buyer when that time comes. Now that's a smart investment!

Call us today for a home improvement quote for replacing windows and siding in Louisiana!

This blog was originally posted: Sep 30, 2014.

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Julia,
On behalf of Lighthouse Louisiana (formerly The Lighthouse for the Blind), please convey my thanks once again to your coworkers for supporting our summer camp for children who are blind. It is a rare thing to see a corporate family like yours, where people get together and give from their own hard-earned paychecks to local groups that are doing good work in the community. As donors, sometimes it’s hard to know what donations to organizations we care about are actually being used for. We consider LAS an important investor in our work, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us serve our clients.

Thank you,
Erin McQuade Wright
Director of Development

We just finished getting new windows from LAS and I can’t be any happier. From start to finish, this job was done professionally. The salesman, Garrett, came to the house on time and explained the windows and the process and answered any questions that we had at the time. He indicated the person who would do the measurements would call and set up an appointment within two weeks and the the windows would be built and installed in about 5 weeks. Well, the job – from the initial estimate to complete install – was three weeks. The installed that completed the job did an excellent job of install, caulking and cleanup. We can’t give them a higher rating. The most amazing thing so far is the look and how much it has cut down on outside noise. I highly recommend LAS and since they are local, from repairs to employing people, we keep it right here at home. We are very satisfied customers.