Not every renovation pays you back. A new garage door or a fresh front entry can
recoup most of what you spend when you sell; a high-end kitchen overhaul often
returns far less than its sticker price. If you're weighing where to put your
remodeling dollars — especially with resale in mind — it helps to start from real
numbers instead of gut feel.
This cheat sheet pulls together nine of the most common projects, with their
typical cost range and how much of that cost homeowners in our region tend to
recoup at resale. Browse the full table to compare projects head to head, or use
the custom estimate to plug in your own home's value and see roughly what a given
project might cost and add.
The figures come from the 2024 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report for the West
South Central region — the closest published benchmark to Lubbock. They're a
starting point for planning, not a contractor quote: your actual numbers depend on
finish level, the contractor you choose, your neighborhood, and current market
conditions.
Explore the projects below. When you're thinking about a renovation with an eye
toward selling — now or a few years out — Tanner can tell you which improvements
buyers in your specific area actually pay for.
Renovation ROI
Which projects pay you back?
Browse typical cost and resale recoup for nine common projects, then estimate the impact on your own home.
Figures are regional averages from the 2024 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report (West South Central). Actual cost and resale impact vary significantly with neighborhood, finish level, contractor, and current market conditions in Lubbock. Use these as a starting point — not a quote.
Project
Cost range
Typical resale increase
Recoup
Garage door replacementHigh curb-appeal payback for a low-cost swap — one of the most reliable returns in the report.
$4,000–$5,500
$8,550
190%
Steel entry door replacementA new front door reads as "well-maintained" to buyers and costs very little to do.
$2,000–$3,000
$4,700
188%
Manufactured stone veneer (front facade)Front-facade stone accents lift curb appeal and consistently recoup more than they cost.
$9,500–$13,000
$16,830
153%
Vinyl siding replacementFresh siding modernizes the whole exterior; solid but not full recoup at resale.
$15,000–$20,500
$14,000
80%
Asphalt shingle roof replacementOften a necessity rather than an upgrade — buyers expect a sound roof more than they pay extra for one.
$25,000–$36,000
$16,500
55%
Vinyl window replacementEfficiency and comfort gains for current owners; partial cost recovery at sale.
$18,000–$25,000
$14,070
67%
Wood deck additionAdds usable outdoor living space buyers value, especially for backyard entertaining.
$14,000–$21,000
$14,110
83%
Minor kitchen remodel (midrange)Cabinet refacing, new counters, and updated fixtures — near-full recoup without a gut renovation.
$24,000–$31,000
$25,920
96%
Bathroom remodel (midrange)An updated bath shows well; recoup is moderate, so keep the scope reasonable.
$22,000–$30,000
$17,850
70%
Figures are regional averages from the 2024 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report (West South Central). Actual cost and resale impact vary significantly with neighborhood, finish level, contractor, and current market conditions in Lubbock. Use these as a starting point — not a quote.
