Decks
in Columbus.

88.4%

Average ROI at resale · Columbus · $23,918 in, $21,143 out

A mid-range decks across the Columbus typically runs $23,918 at completion and returns $21,143 at resale, a 88.4% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Columbus market.

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What Decks Returns in Columbus

Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

ProjectCostResale ValueROI
Deck Addition | Wood$18,090$16,73393%
Deck Addition | Composite$23,918$21,14388%

Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.

Columbus Market

915K
Residents
$60,000-$74,999
Median Income
$3,000 or More
Property Tax / yr
49
ZIP Codes

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    4.9 out of 5 stars,4.9· 83 Google reviews
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    Columbus, OH

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