Home repair costs have become too much and continue to rise

How much on average did US Homeowners spend on home repair in 2023?

  • $9,542

    Home Improvement

  • $2,458

    Maintenance

  • $1,667

    Emergency Repair

  • $13,667

    Total 2023 Average Spend


According to data from Zillow, costs of improving a home to get it ready for sale are going up.

Consider if you want to spend your money on improvements that are necessary to sell your home on the open market.

Average US Home Improvement Spend

In US Dollars, based on data from Zillow

Is it worth it to renovate a house before selling it?


Types of Repairs Price Range National Average Cost
Roofing $950 - $7,000 $1,150
Siding $5,575 - $17,238 $11,220
Deck $3,920 - $10,540 $7,320
Foundation $5,000 - $40,000 $12,250
Driveway $1,885 - $6,475 $3,550
Electrical $524 - $3,025 $1,530
Water Heater $800 - $2,700 $1,270
HVAC $5,250 - $9,350 $7,250
Septic $3,100 - $8500 $5,925
Asbestos Removal $1,525 - $2,500 $2,050
Mold Remediation $1,100 - $10,000 $4,250

If you’re trying to sell a house that needs repairs, making a few home upgrades can really boost its property value. However, these are not always necessary in order to sell. To determine if it’s worth fixing up, it's important to consider the cost of home repairs, how much of an increase in home value any repairs will bring, and the timeframe you're working with. 

If your house needs major structural or mechanical repairs, these can be expensive and time consuming. You may not have the resources to make these fixes before listing and selling. When you’re dealing with a house that needs work, you should be informed about the most common repairs that home sellers deal with and their associated costs, as well as how to sell a fixer-upper house if you decide that repairs aren’t viable or necessary. Ally Homes can buy your home regardless of any repairs it needs. There’s no need to spend your own money just to sell your home.

A quick and easy cash sale to Ally Homes could be the solution

You don’t need to clean the property or repair anything. We can even take care of any unwanted contents of the house! Ally Homes never charges any commissions, and we pay all normal closing costs. We can close on your home in a few as three weeks, or later, if you like.