Type of improvement

Description

Professional Cost

% of Recovery

Air conditioning

Install central air unit, concrete pad and all fittings to existing ductwork.

$2,200

80%

Bathroom

Install new fixtures, flooring, trim and decorate.

$7,000

71%

Deck

Install 225 square foot deck with concrete footings, handrails, benches and stairway.

$2,000

80-100%

Fireplace

Install prefab fireplace, frame, fittings, hearth, and mantel and chimney top.

$3,200

90%

Furnace Replacement

Replace existing forced-air unit with high-efficiency forced air furnace

$2,300

86%

Insulation, etc.

Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows, add setback thermostat, increase attic insulation to R-22, insulate hot water heater.

$1,500

75%

Kitchen Remodeling

Install new cabinets, island, desk, shelves, laminate countertops, faucet, sink, appliances and decorate.

$12,000

80%

Landscaping

Add 3 15-foot shade tees, 15 shrubs, 100 square feet of ground-cover beds, and 4' by 20' brick walkway.

$12,000

50%

Roof

Remove 1000 square feet of existing roofing. Apply asphalt felt underlay and 300 pound asphalt or fiberglass shingles, roof ridge, soffit vent, drip edge and flashing.

$1,300-$1,600

88%

Sun room

Add 9 by 14 precut wood and glass sunroom, including shades, ceramic tile flooring, exterior siding; includes excavation and site work

$14,000-
$20,000

50%

Window/door replacement

Replace 16 3' by 5' double-hung windows with vinyl-clad wood windows with double-paned glass; includes casing and trim. Replace 2 existing doors with 6 panel colonial-style pine doors, along with frames, casings, sills, hinges, drip caps, and weather stripping. Includes caulking and painting.

$10,000-
$13,000

50%