Will A Porch Add Value To My Home?

One of the top-asked questions we get here at Deck Plus is “will a porch addition add value to my home?” It is only natural to ask this question when considering an investment in a porch, screened porch, or three-season porch. Keep in mind, however, that “value” can be equated in different forms, and can mean different things for different people depending on who you ask.  Value can encompass the way a porch enriches your life — and brings you pleasure and enjoyment. Value can also mean the return on investment involved in how the porch adds monetary value to your home should you ever decide to sell your home.

Yes, A Porch Addition Will Add Monetary Value To Your Home

Getting right to the point, the addition of ANY professionally designed and built outdoor living space will add monetary value to your home. The real estate market is hot right now, and buyers want areas to enjoy outdoors, and not just your basic “builder grade” deck or concrete patio. The more luxurious you make the space, the higher the return.  According to bobvila.com, outdoor kitchens, decks, patios and fire pit additions are among the 12 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable.

When it comes to porches, the amount of ROI is dependent on what type of porch, and what you put into the addition. For example, a spacious, conditioned three or four-season room will add more value as it enables interior as well as exterior enjoyment for your home.  In the same token, the use of a professional design and build firm to built your porch along with choosing top-notch materials will fetch you a higher ROI than one which was poorly designed or built.

A covered porch, screened porch or 3-season porch will add significant liveable square footage to your property. As a homeowner, if you intend to sell your home in the future, you naturally hope to recoup the money you spent to add a porch. Some sources say the average return on investment for a porch addition is around 84%. With this in mind, market conditions for real estate place a huge role in determining that number. Timing is also a factor. If all conditions are in your favor, including the value of nearby homes, you might recoup 100% of your porch – or even more. Clearing a profit? Believe it or not, it’s possible – but not always guaranteed.

A Porch Will Also Add Value In Other Ways …

Now that we have covered the monetary element of determining if a porch adds value, we want to cover the other side of the coin. The side that is the reason why you thought about adding a porch, screened porch or 3-season room in the first place. Enjoyment. Consider how the structure will enrich you and your family’s lives. For a moment, think of all the ways you could enjoy the porch addition you are considering.

Here are a few of the ways Deck Plus porch customers have utilized their porches:

• As a gathering spot and outdoor living room.
• As an outdoor dining room to enjoy dishes hot off the grill from their attached deck.
• As an outdoor office to work alongside Mother Nature and fresh air.
• A place to enjoy movie night! (this client has a screened porch with a wall-mounted TV).
• A place to entertain the holiday overflow for family gatherings.
• As a place to watch and smell the spring rains in dryness and comfort.
• A way to open up the home for fresh air to flow, without the worry of pests.
• A game room for the kids.
• A sewing room with plenty of natural light.
• And, the list goes on and on … read our blog for more porch living ideas!

When you add a porch to your home, you’ll be thrilled every time you use it. You can derive sheer joy from seeing how beautiful and inviting your home becomes with the new addition. Remember,  enjoyment and pride in your home are priceless – not benefits you can place a dollar amount on.

Contact Deck Plus to learn more about how we can increase the value of your home through one of our timeless covered porch, screened or 3-season porch designs. We look forward to hearing from you!