Home Improvement in
Illinois.
From Chicago to Springfield, Illinois homeowners invest more in home improvement per capita than nearly any Midwest state. Kitchen remodels, roofing replacements, and deck additions are among the highest-ROI projects, and every pro we list here shows what we checked and when.
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Top Home Improvement ROI in Illinois
Mid-range project returns for the East North Central region, from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Mid-Range Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Door Replacement | $4,357 | $12,298 | 282% |
| Entry Door Replacement | Steel | $2,339 | $5,494 | 235% |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer | $11,193 | $21,337 | 191% |
| Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement | $23,515 | $23,805 | 101% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange | $27,005 | $27,318 | 101% |
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,090 | $16,733 | 93% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier. ROI = resale value ÷ project cost × 100.
Find Pros in Your Illinois City
Every city below links to local project data, permit information, and the pros we list there.
Des Plaines
59,156 residents
Palatine
66,293 residents
Schaumburg
76,868 residents
Arlington Heights
76,005 residents
Hoffman Estates
51,175 residents
Rolling Meadows
24,027 residents
Wheaton
53,557 residents
Bartlett
40,501 residents
Glendale Heights
32,808 residents
Swansea
14,710 residents
Park Ridge
38,667 residents
Oak Park
53,292 residents
Downers Grove
50,054 residents
Lombard
43,619 residents
Glen Ellyn
28,390 residents
Prospect Heights
15,618 residents
Belleville
41,370 residents
Inverness
7,275 residents
Buffalo Grove
42,891 residents
Wheeling
38,433 residents
Shiloh
14,572 residents
Carol Stream
39,460 residents
Elk Grove Village
31,987 residents
Chicago
2,711,226 residents
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Elgin
114,934 residents
Fairview Heights
16,745 residents
Streamwood
39,001 residents
St. Charles
32,854 residents
Winfield
10,095 residents
Hanover Park
36,732 residents
Addison
35,489 residents
South Barrington
5,021 residents
Alton
25,279 residents
Villa Park
22,345 residents
La Grange
15,998 residents
La Grange Park
13,447 residents
Lisle
23,407 residents
South Elgin
24,217 residents
Wood River
10,279 residents
Mascoutah
8,816 residents
Edwardsville
26,474 residents
Bloomingdale
22,457 residents
Godfrey
17,712 residents
Glen Carbon
13,977 residents
Pontoon Beach
6,025 residents
Columbia
11,127 residents
Glenview
47,752 residents
Niles
30,064 residents
Batavia
27,151 residents
Roselle
22,752 residents
Geneva
21,258 residents
Highland
10,262 residents
Mount Prospect
55,472 residents
Oak Brook
8,056 residents
O'Fallon
32,262 residents
Waterloo
11,129 residents
Hinsdale
17,175 residents
Western Springs
13,446 residents
Troy
11,647 residents
Burr Ridge
11,141 residents