Houston cost vs. value, 2025
| Project | Job cost | Resale value | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door replacement | $4,607 | $11,307 | 245.5% |
| Manufactured stone veneer | $10,672 | $24,005 | 224.9% |
| Entry door replacement (steel) | $2,400 | $5,272 | 219.7% |
| Siding replacement (fiber cement) | $20,148 | $22,170 | 110.0% |
| Minor kitchen remodel (midrange) | $28,300 | $30,024 | 106.1% |
| Deck addition (wood) | $16,118 | $14,967 | 92.9% |
| Deck addition (composite) | $24,412 | $20,048 | 82.1% |
| Bath remodel (midrange) | $23,503 | $17,679 | 75.2% |
| Window replacement (vinyl) | $20,991 | $14,677 | 69.9% |
| Backyard patio | $49,639 | $24,388 | 49.1% |
| Major kitchen remodel (midrange) | $81,521 | $38,166 | 46.8% |
| Primary suite addition (midrange) | $162,563 | $48,960 | 30.1% |
| Primary suite addition (upscale) | $331,628 | $54,474 | 16.4% |
How to read this
- These are national-survey estimates for Houston, not appraisals of your house.
- Return is highest for projects buyers see first: the front door, garage door and siding.
- If you are staying for years, the value of a remodel is mostly in how you use it, not in resale.
- Over-improving for the neighborhood lowers the return. Match the finish level to nearby homes.
Common questions
What adds the most value to a Houston home?
Curb-appeal projects: a new garage door, steel entry door, stone veneer or fiber-cement siding recouped the most in the 2025 Houston data. Among interior projects, a midrange minor kitchen remodel did best.
Do bathroom remodels pay off?
A midrange bath remodel recouped about 75% in Houston in 2025. Upscale bath remodels recouped about 40%.
Sources
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules change; confirm details with the agency named in the sources or a licensed professional.