Exterior renovation in Columbus.

A mid range exterior renovation in Columbus typically runs $20,000 to $50,000 all in. Costs vary 15 to 30 percent based on finish tier, scope, and layout complexity.

Plan for 3 to 10 weeks on site for a mid range exterior renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Siding tear off and replace, roofing (shingle or metal), gutters, front door replacement, exterior paint, and landscaping.

The three highest return upgrades are fiber cement siding in a contemporary color palette, new front door with sidelights and modern hardware, front landscape refresh with hardscape walkway. In Columbus specifically, century homes in german village, clintonville, and victorian village drive whole home and kitchen work. insurance and university payroll keep the mid market stable. basement finishes are a strong secondary category on the region's typical full depth foundations.

Old siding often hides water damage on sheathing that only shows up after tear off. Budget 2,000 to 8,000 dollars in contingency for sheathing repair on any home 30+ years old.

Ohio does not license residential general contractors at the state level, but Columbus requires contractor registration and permits, and plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and hydronics work must be performed by an Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licensed trade contractor.