Wherever you live, improving the value of your home is always possible, but some ways of doing so are more effective than others. For example, you could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a newly renovated kitchen or family bathroom, and potentially give your homes’ value a significant boost (not to mention make your home more desirable), or you could spend considerably less on some professional masonry, and give your home the curb appeal that so many homes are lacking.
To decide which improvements would be most cost effective for your particular home, study the market in your area and talk to real estate agents about what homebuyers are looking for. In some instances, even if a buyer might be attracted by a remodeled kitchen or bathroom, if the exterior of the property isn’t inspiring, they may not even get as far as looking at the interior.
If you’re considering improving the curb appeal of your home with some professional masonry, here are 3 ideas that could help make your home look more appealing and even sell for more:
- A stone patio
Even if the patio is going to be added to the rear or side of the property and isn’t visible upon first approach, anyone interested in your home will take the time to walk around its exterior and will see it long before they step inside and view the interior.
Not only does a stone patio extend your livable space to the outdoors, but it can make a home look far more inviting, too. When designed and installed by a professional masonry contractor, a patio can transform a dull, dingy yard into an elegant and functional space for entertaining, or simply a quiet spot to relax and unwind in. Either way, the addition of a stone patio is always going to be a strong selling point.
2. Block masonry
While a patio is a fantastic way to increase the value of your home, with block masonry, you can do so much more than simply create a flat space for entertaining. Block masonry allows you to build an entire outdoor kitchen, fireplace, walls and so much more. Because masonry blocks come in a wide range of colors and materials, you can design a customized outdoor space that perfectly complements your backyard or garden, and give potential buyers a reason to buy your home over another.
3. Veneer walls
Curb appeal is so important when it comes to selling a home, and we all know how first impressions really do count. With veneer walls, you can choose an accent area of your home to embellish with stone or brick veneer, and make your home truly stand out from your neighbors. You could even add veneer inside your home to create a focal point behind a wood stove, for example. The process is both cost effective and relatively quick, making it a great way to increase the value of your home, without spending a fortune.
Choose an experienced stone mason, and with their help, you could add a patio, veneer wall or block masonry (or all three!) to your home and help it sell faster, and for more.