The Impact of External Improvements on Home Value

Improving the outside of your home won’t just make your property more presentable but can increase its value. So, if you are considering selling up or just want to enhance the exterior, take a look at just how you can make the most of those external improvements.

Landscape The Gardens

Paying someone to landscape your garden may seem an extravagance but it can significantly boost your property’s desirability. G&G Fencing & Landscape Supplies can help with all you need for the garden. Presenting something different in your garden as opposed to the regular lawn, borders and shrubs can set your garden and property apart from the competition. 

Even if you’re not planning to sell in the near future, a landscaped garden is often easier to maintain. So when you do want to put your home on the market, it won’t be such a big job and your garden will have a mature feel to it.

Check Out Your Roof

It’s tempting to take your roof for granted. It’s there, doing its job protecting your home from the weather and unless something goes wrong it’s pretty much ignored. But one of the most important factors for homebuyers is the condition of the roof as it can be an expensive thing to repair.

Maintaining the integrity and look of your roof will ensure that your property is watertight and potential purchasers will be reassured. Regular checks for damage are essential: slipped or cracked tiles, loose mortar around the chimney or rotting fascia boards are easily fixed or replaced before causing lasting damage. Removing moss and algae from your roof also improves its appearance, makes spotting damage easier and keeps your gutters clear.

Update Windows and Doors

The windows and doors to your home are functional but also part of the aesthetic. Whether you choose uPVC, timber, aluminium or composite, you don’t just choose the most energy efficient but also the most attractive for your home and the look you want to achieve.

However, windows and doors are constantly evolving to become more energy efficient so if you’ve had your windows for 10-15 years, it may benefit you to update them. Not only will you save on your energy bills and improve the external facade of your home but potentially add 10% to the value of your property.

Consider Off Street Parking

If you have the option for off street parking it can make a difference to the desirability of your property.  Many people choose homes with off street parking for the convenience, lower insurance premiums and security so it can certainly make your home more appealing to certain home buyers.

Whether it will add to the value of your property really depends on the area that you live in e.g. built up areas where parking is scarce or rural areas with plenty of space. If you do replace your front garden with off street parking, it’s a good idea to use a porous material to allow water to drain through and not cause run-off.

Spruce Up The Garage

Your garage may be where you keep your car or it could be a dumping ground for all the things that won’t fit in the house or garden shed. Either way, from the outside, no one needs to know what’s behind the door. However, the impression your garage gives from outside can say a lot about the maintenance of your home in general.

Replacing a garage door can instantly give your property an upgrade and help to keep the contents of your garage secure. Remember to choose a garage door that is in keeping with the look of your home. Adding insulation to the inside of the door will improve its energy efficiency and stop the garage getting too cold.