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Get a Free QuoteReading's 10,502 residents, with median incomes of $60,000-$74,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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Deck installation costs range from $6,000 for a small ground-level wood deck to $60,000+ for a large elevated composite deck with multiple levels. Use our estimator to get a realistic installed cost range before you call a contractor.
Before you commit to a kitchen overhaul or deck addition, see exactly what each project returns at resale. Our ROI calculator uses 2025 Cost vs. Value data to show you the numbers in seconds.
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Decks return 65–70% at resale. Patios return 50–60%. But cost, maintenance, and how your yard is configured change the math significantly. Here's how to choose.
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2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Reading benchmarked against regional average.
| Project | Cost | Resale | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,263 | $17,323 | 95% |
| Deck Addition | Composite | $25,096 | $22,199 | 89% |
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