Does Concrete Increase the Value of My Home?

A new concrete project can add value to a home, but the amount depends on what you build, the condition of the property, the installation, and what buyers expect in your area.

Concrete can also make parts of a property more usable, which may make the home more appealing when it is time to sell.

Concrete Projects That May Add Home Value

Concrete Patios

A patio creates usable outdoor space for seating, dining, grilling, and entertaining.

Decorative finishes can also help the patio match the home's exterior.

Walkways

New walkways can improve access around the property while replacing cracked or uneven concrete.

Pool Decks

A damaged pool deck can make an otherwise attractive pool area look neglected. Replacing or resurfacing the concrete can change the appearance of the entire area.

Decorative Concrete

Stamped concrete, overlays, stains, textures, and other finishes give homeowners more control over how concrete looks.

Concrete does not have to remain plain gray.

Condition Matters

New concrete will not automatically increase a home's sale price by a set percentage.

Poor installation can create future repair costs.

Large cracks, standing water, sinking slabs, poor drainage, and uneven finishes may concern buyers during a home sale.

Good installation matters just as much as appearance.

Should You Install Concrete Before Selling?

It depends on the property.

Replacing a badly damaged front walkway, patio, or another highly visible section may make sense before listing a home. Installing a large new project solely for resale may not always recover its full cost.

If you plan to stay in your home, the value also comes from being able to use the new concrete for years before selling.

Concrete 1 Decking provides concrete installation, repairs, decorative finishes, waterproofing, and deck services throughout Northern California.