If you’re looking to make some improvements to your home in 2022 you might be wondering how to prioritise projects. With so many options available your decision can feel overwhelming. Whilst making your decision we recommend you consider your budget, the benefits you’ll receive and the return on investment of each product. To assist you we’ve created this thoroughly researched blog outlining the home improvements that will add the most value to your home in 2022. Whilst also discussing the benefits of each improvement.
You might think popular home improvements offer the best return on investment but that isn’t necessarily true. A survey carried out by the Post Office Money actually found that 40% of homeowners carried out home improvements to create a cosier living space without considering the added value to their homes.
Conservatory installations and refurbishments in Essex
Conservatories offer a 108% return on investment which is much higher than any other home improvement project. Although this will massively depend on the quality of your conservatory. If you are looking to have a conservatory installed, we recommend you only look at working with professional installation companies. Otherwise, the value of your conservatory will immediately decrease, and you could end up losing money.
If you have an existing conservatory and you’re wondering whether it still holds value, there are a few things you need to take into account. The age, condition and quality of installation will all have an effect on the remaining value of your conservatory. If there’s a noticeable or structural depletion in the quality of your glazed extension the chances are the value will have also decreased. However, you are able to refurbish your conservatory and restore it to a comfortable and attractive extension.
Conservatory roof replacement
Previously conservatories were installed with simple polycarbonate roofs. These were considered the perfect choice at the time thanks to their clear appearance and durability. However, we now know that polycarbonate is not a thermally efficient material and over time starts to become damaged and discoloured. Replacing your old or damaged conservatory roof will immediately increase the value of your home by up to 10%. At Halstead Glass, we offer four fantastic replacement roof options that will all improve the aesthetic, thermal efficiency and security of your glazed extension. Our solid and tiled roof variations are also available with enhanced double-glazed panels and rooflights to keep your conservatory light and airy.
Conservatory window & door replacement
We’re often asked by our customers whether they’re able to upgrade and replace the windows and doors within the conservatory and our answer is always the same – yes! We actually recommend our customers consider replacing their windows and doors when their conservatory is no longer performing effectively. These replacements can make a huge difference to the temperature retention in your conservatory whilst enhancing its overall aesthetic. Our experienced team at Halstead Glass are always happy to assist with your renovation project. But before we commence any work on your extension, we will have a structural engineer come out to perform a full survey of the existing structure to conclude whether it will handle the upgrades.
Garden and exterior improvements
Although your interior is typically the main selling point of your home, the exterior is often what draws a homebuyer in. Garden space is also considered a hot commodity by showcasing this as best you can you’ll encourage more buyers to view your property. Your garden work doesn’t need to be extensive, simply tidying up your garden is a great low-maintenance and budget-friendly option.
Here are some garden and exterior home improvements that are sure to improve the kerb appeal of your property.
- Regularly remove weeds and keep your grass short and neat to make your garden feel as large as possible.
- Keep shrubs pruned all year round to prevent them from enclosing your garden and making it feel smaller. Many bushes will need trimming right back during the winter or they can become unruly in the spring and summer.
- Power wash your patio or decking to keep it safe, clean and attractive. These can easily build up dirt that makes it slippery when wet and can cause unattractive discolouration.
- Plant flowers in beds and hanging baskets to add colour to the exterior of your home.
- Hire a professional decorator to paint the exterior of your home, after weather exposure your paint can become dull or dirty by giving it a refresh, you’ll create a focal point.
- Have your windows and doors professionally cleaned to remove built-up dirt and debris from the previous seasons.
Upgrading to modern double-glazed windows
Double glazed windows offer some fantastic thermal, security and aesthetic benefits but they also add a significant amount of value to your home. Halifax completed a survey where they found that 29% of homeowners are likely to replace their current windows and this is something buyers will have in mind when they’re looking.
Old and inefficient windows can actually reduce the value of your home as potential buyers will look to bring down your asking price. Replacing your windows will eliminate this and can offer an impressive 70% return on investment. When you combine this with the fantastic savings, you’ll receive from your thermally efficient windows you’re certain to turn a profit.
Replacing your external doors
Upgrading your external entrance doors is certain to improve your home security whilst reducing your thermal efficiency. At Halstead Glass, we offer fantastic doors in composite, aluminium and uPVC to provide our customers with a variety of options. Replacement doors have a 90% return on investment making it one of the best home improvement projects you can complete. Our secure doors feature exceptional double-glazing as standard to help your home be comfortable all year round.
Your front door is the first thing guests and passers-by will notice about your home and therefore it is one of the most important external features. That’s why we offer all of our front doors in a huge variety of colours and finishes with a variety of attractive hardware and handle options to choose from. Interestingly blue front doors are considered the most desirable and therefore hold the most value. Although we don’t know the exact reason why we do know that blue promotes a feeling of serenity and freedom to potential buyers.
Only ever work with a trusted professional installation company
Whenever you’re thinking of completing improvement projects around your home it’s absolutely essential that you work with a professional company that has accreditations to back up its legitimacy. The value of your renovation will greatly depend on the quality of the installation. Accredited companies will provide you with the appropriate paperwork to verify the work you have received. This paperwork acts as proof that the work has been correctly carried out in line with up-to-date building regulations.
Our expert team at Halstead Glass have decades of industry experience installing quality home improvements across Essex and Suffolk. Each member of our team has received extensive training to guarantee exceptional service time and time again. We have a range of accreditations from awarding bodies that further prove to our customers that we’re a responsible and trusted company.
Add value to your home with expertly installed products from Halstead Glass
If you’re looking to increase the value of your home or you’d simply like to improve the security, efficiency or aesthetics of your home. Please get in touch with us and we’ll provide you with advice and guidance along with a free quote. You can contact us by calling us on 01787 473 516 or you can contact us online.