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Remodeling Cost vs Value

Posted on March 30, 2014 By shane

Home prices are on the rise again in many cities as home buyers return to a market with very little inventory. If you thinking about selling, this might be a good time. Given that, does it make sense to invest in remodeling as a means to increase your selling price?

Well, yes and no. Improvements which significantly improve your home’s “curb appeal” might be good investments. Others, not so much. “Remodeling” produces the Cost vs. Value Report each year in cooperation with REALTOR® magazine. In the San Francisco Bay area, the news is especially good.

Top 13 Project Paybacks
In the class of “upscale” improvements, 10 of the 13 most popular improvements return more than they cost. These are almost all exterior improvements. Replacement projects that boost curb appeal—siding, windows, and decks—give you the greatest chance of recouping your money. Inside, only kitchen remodels can compare. Check the data on the follow chart.

Walt has incredible attention to detail skills. His team was very professional. He builds very solid homes. Construction site was always very clean, not even a small nail on the property. He and his project manager dealt with all the county , city, fire department and whatever else was needed. Our project was very big and complicated as we had just the land with no infrastructure. End of the day we are very happy we hired Wehrli Construction to build our home.

- Ivgen

“Walt came highly recommended, almost too well recommended. After our project, we are comfortable, even enthusiastic, to add our voices to the choir of praise. Our project was a complete kitchen and living room remodel: we kept only the tile floor…The results are an over-the-top kitchen, fit for a magazine! The entire crew working on our project (including subs) was friendly, professional and consistent. When they said they would be working, they were. When they left, the place was cleaned up, safe to walk about and inspect. While they were working, they were focused and made consistent progress. Walt set up a collaborative working environment, where we could interrupt to ask questions and debate solutions. The bottom line results are 10 out of 10.

It’s hard to imagine giving such a strong recommendation, but then it was unexpected to receive the same when we first looked at Wehrli Construction. Without a doubt, we could not be happier with the results and with the process. We strongly recommend them!”

- Kimberly & Brent

“Wehrli construction just finished a total remodel of our home. What a fantastic experience. I am very skeptical with contractors and I am very hard to please when it comes to quality, but not this time. Walt Wehrli did a fantastic job. He and his crew along with architect did incredible work down to the finite details. We couldn’t be happier. His attention to detail, his crew was awesome, cleaned up after reach job, courteous and understanding when I asked questions. Walt managed the whole job and I didn’t have to worry at all about the renovation. It was a major job and he made us very happy. Would not hesitate to call him again or refer him at any time. He is the best I have seen.”

- Steve & Dolores D.

“Wehrli Construction renovated our kitchen last year. We were very pleased with the process and the outcome and would highly recommend Walt Wehrli. He had great ideas and listened to our wants and needs. Walt is very reliable and thorough. His workers and subcontractors were professional and did their best to minimize any disruption to our routine. They kept the worksite neat and completed the job ahead of schedule. Walt was a frequent presence on the job, making sure things were running smoothly and on time. The best thing about Walt, though, is his attention to detail. He is very exacting and doesn’t overlook even the smallest detail. The quality of his workmanship is amazing!”

- Michael & Lia H.

“We are extremely happy…It was a big job in which we remodeled our entire house. Walt is very organized and kept our job running consistently and on time. He is dependable, trustworthy and a great communicator who will advocate for you with his subs. He hires quality subcontractors who are courteous and approachable. Through every step of the remodel, we always felt like he had our best interests in mind. He consistently keeps you “in the loop” on your project and truly listens to your concerns/questions. If you are looking for a high quality general contractor who will treat your construction project like it’s his own, we highly recommend you hire Wehrli Construction.”

- Paul & Michele M.

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