Does decking increase the value of your home?
Are you debating whether to install decking at home? It’s a job that we completed in our first house, and one that was so worthwhile as it gave us the space we needed without having to spend thousands on a new patio.
The big question is: is it worth the investment? Whether you’re planning to build a deck for you to enjoy or build it purely so you can sell your home, it’s worth knowing the return you could get on your investment and how it impacts the value of your home.
In this article, I will take you through the world of decking, from how it improves the value of your home, to why it improves the value.
Does decking add value to your home?
Well, according to the recent data, yes! It seems that everyone is invested in an easy-to-maintain garden, and it doesn’t really get easier than decking. It’s become a want for lots of people, which is why it can add value to your home, but how much value?
How much value does decking add to your home?
Propertista reckons you can add up to 4.3% to the value of your house with a deck or a patio, which could mean around £11.5k in added value when your house costs the UK average of £270,000. With the average decking costing less than £4k, it’s a feature that definitely makes financial sense if you’re thinking of selling your house.
Understanding the value of decking
Yes, decking is about design and style, but it can also be a clever financial play if you’re thinking about improving the value of your home.
How does decking impact the value of a London property?
As with homes across the UK, decking can improve the value of a London property, too, particularly as space is harder to come by and more people are designing patio gardens to create a calming oasis within the busy capital.
London homes with decks could go up in value by as much as 10%, compared to the 4.3% across the rest of the UK. This increase is especially significant where outdoor space is scarce, and these kinds of properties sell much faster, too.
Why does decking add so much value to your home?
1. Aesthetic appeal
Let’s be honest, decking just looks nice, and sets a tone for the whole property. It can also be a reflection of your style and attention to detail, incorporating ther unique elements that blend with the rest of the house.
2. Increased usable space
Decking effectively makes a home’s living space bigger, and really helps to zone a garden into separate spaces. You might choose the decked area as a bit of a dining space, or as a chillout zone, or a sunbathing zone if it gets the final bit of sunshine.
You can also add decking right outside your home’s doors, making it a wonderful extension of your kitchen or living space, particularly useful on those warm summer evenings. In city homes where every inch counts, this added space is invaluable and beautiful. If you look after your decking, it’ll look after you too!
3. Attractiveness to potential buyers
If you’re looking to sell your home, decking could really give it an edge. Decks are (as discussed above) seen as an extension of the living space, which might appeal to families or those who love to spend time outside.
You can keep your deck even more sheltered with a toughened glass balustrade, which shatters into small, blunt pieces rather than sharp shards if it ever breaks. It helps to keep animals or plants off the space, and looks lovely too.
As I hope I’ve shown, decking can absolutely be a worthwhile investment for your home. A well-designed deck not only improves the aesthetic appeal of your property but also adds a functional outdoor space, appealing to a wide range of potential buyers.
