
Landscape ROINot only does a new landscape increase the day-to-day enjoyment of your home, but it also increases the value of your property. We have compiled these statistics to highlight some of the advantages of landscaping your property. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us.
Homes with "excellent" landscaping can expect a sale price about 6 to 7 percent higher than equivalent houses with "good" landscaping, while improving landscaping from "average" to "good" can result in a 4 to 5 percent increase. Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings a 75 to 125 percent recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120 percent recovery rate, and addition of a swimming pool a 20 to 50 percent recovery rate. A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000. In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred that landscaping enhances the sales appeal of real estate. In one study, 83% of Realtors believe that mature trees have a "strong or moderate impact" on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%. Landscaping can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent, by shading the windows and walls of a home. Trees can reduce bothersome noise by up to 50 percent and can mask unwanted noises with pleasant sounds. Trees can reduce temperatures by as much as nine degrees Fahrenheit. A single urban tree can provide up to $273 a year in air conditioning, pollution fighting, erosion and storm water control, and wildlife shelter benefits. Top reasons people garden: To be outdoors (44%); to be around beautiful things (42%); relax and escape the pressures of everyday life (39%); stay active and get exercise (35%). To see a list of our services, click here. To view our work, use the gallery links above. |
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