Can Window and Door Replacement Increase Home Value?

Do You Need New Windows & Doors To Raise Home Value?

Yes! New windows and doors can definitely add more value to your home. Not only does it increase your return on investment percentage it has many other benefits!

How Does Replacing Windows Increase Your Home Value?

According to Remodeling by replacing your current windows with new vinyl windows the average national homeowner recouped about 69% of the cost when they sold their home! For those of you in your dream home, and aren’t planning to sell, that’s okay! There are plenty of other ways that new windows add value!

Energy Efficiency

Energy Star says that when you replace your single-pane windows you will save anywhere from $101 to $583 a year in heating and cooling. There’s also a savings for replacing old double-pane windows as well. So, here’s the good news all our LowE windows meet and exceed the Energy Star specifications.

Bonus Tip: The IRS has an Energy Home Improvement Credit that launched in January 2023. You can read about it here to see if you qualify!

Street Value

By now most of us have seen a Hallmark movie, whether it be because of a mother, wife, girlfriend, etc. When those characters are walking down Holly Lane, the houses don’t have peeling paint, crooked shutters, or windows from the last century. They are picturesque and isn’t that a dream all of us have? Imagine you get those windows replaced, and when Christmas comes around you decorate, and boom your home is the most beautiful on the street. You become the envy of your neighbors, and it all started with the project most overlook: window replacement. 

How Does Replacing Doors Increase Your Home Value?

When you Google, “How to Increase Home Value?” You get so many articles telling you the same thing: Improve the exterior of your home: siding, windows, doors, add usable square footage- for example: a sunroom. The average ROI for an entry door replacement is 100.9% Isn’t that wild? Over 100% return on investment! Just like windows new exterior doors add other value than just monetary value.

Security

Everybody wants to feel safe in their own home, that’s a given. According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, 81% of intruders enter through the first floor. Of that 81%, 34% walk right through the front door. That’s a scary statistic. Our home is our fortress and we want it to be secure. However, let’s be honest too, all of us want a beautiful inviting front door. We have friends we want them to feel welcome! So, there’s a balance to look for; pretty and secure, welcoming and defensive. Good news! We have some amazing options for you both wood identical solid fiberglass doors, and 20-gauge steel doors. 

Bonus Tip: When installing new hardware on your exterior door, don’t use the wimpy 1-inch screws that come with the set. Use 3-inch screws, so an intruder will have a heck of time trying to kick that door in.

Energy Efficiency

The Department of Energy has put together a couple of articles to explain how insulation works and what that means for entry doors. They basically explain that both Fiberglass and Steel Doors are the most energy-efficient materials to use. That paired with proper installation and weatherstripping significantly reduces drafts and air leakage. 

Street Value

The first thing everyone notices about a home is the front door followed quickly by your windows. Doors are a statement piece. Like Mona Lisa’s Smile, your front door is a defining feature of your home. If you have a damaged, decaying, or just being frank, ugly front door then your Mona Lisa isn’t smiling. Therefore, lowering your home’s aesthetic. Give your home that facelift. It deserves it, and you deserve to live in a happy home. 

Next Steps

Now that you’ve come to the conclusion that an upgrade is in the future, don’t start stressing. We make this process super simple for you. We have experts to help guide you through, so your dreams become reality. Here is an in-depth brochure for you to look over, and our number so you can set up your free consultation!