Smart Renovator Buyers were asked to rank home renovations at four house price rages in terms of their relative.jpg)
value and importance . Renovation Statistics are shown below as a percentaage of the amount paid for renovation. These percentages are not absolute dollar for dollar payback but can be used as agauge for how attractive certain renovations are in the various home price ranges. (Source: Statistics Canada)
| Upgrade |
350,000 -400,000 |
400,000 -450,000 |
450,000 -500,000 |
500,000 + |
| Kitchen and Appliances | 65% | 75% | 64% | 58% |
| New Shingles | 62% | 62% |
61% |
42% |
| Interior Paint Job |
58% |
48% |
42% |
56% |
| New Windows |
58% |
64% |
59% |
40% |
| Bath & Kit Plumbing |
70% |
67% |
54% |
43% |
| Fireplace Addition |
50% |
45% |
42% |
26% |
| New Flooring |
55% |
49% |
49% |
46% |
| Brick Landscaping |
48% |
49% |
37% |
39% |
| Landscaping or Decking |
46% |
43% |
39% |
34% |
| Wall Removal |
35% |
40% |
34% |
32% |
| New Carpet |
28% |
27% |
26% |
17% |
| Swimming Pool |
19% |
20% |
17% |
17% |