Home contractors have been busy all year making residential properties stand out for being energy efficient, functional, and beautiful. Now, 2017 is coming to a close, and it’s time to look back on popular projects and start planning for the new year. Roider Contracting in Columbia, IL, spent the last year transforming properties and changing lives throughout the area. Here’s a rundown on the kinds of projects property owners wanted most.

Top 3 Projects Completed by Home Contractors in 2017

1. Attic Insulation

It isn’t as glitzy as a brand-new kitchen, but replacing the old attic insulation with new fiberglass material had a big return on investment this past year. Homeowners saw an average 107% return after spending a little over $1,000 on the project. The appeal is all about energy efficiency: The attic is your HVAC system’s biggest challenge. Air escapes through this space, affecting the temperature of your entire home. New insulation saves a lot of money in the long run.

2. Garage Revamp

The garage is additional square footage with limitless possibilities. More than one property owner hired a home contractor to build a garage, and others invested money in repairs and updates. Detached garages used as workshops, exercise areas, and offices will always be a selling point. 

3. Minor Kitchen Remodel

The kitchen has always been the top room in the house to remodel, but 2017 saw fewer luxury mega-kitchens and more minor updates. After all, extreme spaces with expensive features are hard to sell to the average homebuyer. Instead of going all out, home contractors focused on making kitchens more user-friendly. Updates to the floor plan and cosmetic improvements were common in 2017.

The last year was marked by improvement, and Roider Contracting is ready to keep the trend going. They deliver a long list of construction services to help clients bring their dream homes to life. See examples of their past projects by visiting their website. When you’re ready to start planning for the new year, call a trusted home contractor at (314) 807-0492.