I’m a gardening master– six ways to boost your home’s value by £6,000 with tweaks that cost as little as £5
WITH summer just around the corner, many of us will be tempted to get into the garden and start sprucing it up.
And one gardening expert has revealed the jobs you should be focusing on, especially if you want to increase your property's value.
Gardening expert, Fiona Jenkins, from has revealed that it can be as simple as giving your fence a fresh coat of paint.
Speaking to Fabulous, she reveals the top six jobs to get done and the cash you could rake in.
Paint Your Fences - £20
It might be a time consuming job, but the gardening expert reveals it's totally worthwhile as it could add £2,000 to your home.
Fiona says: "The price of painting your fences will depend on the size of the fence and the type of paint used.
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"Painting your fence is a great way to instantly improve the appearance of your garden.
"This is particularly true if your fences are quite old or tatty looking. A simple coat of paint can make your fences look brand new.
"This can make your garden seem much more aesthetically pleasing and more inviting."
De-weed your garden - £5 - 20
Having a freshly cut lawn with no weeds could give you an extra £1,000 in your pocket and be the thing to make a potential buyer seal the deal and
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Fiona says: "Weeds are very unappealing and could result in you losing some of the value from your property.
"If you have a garden that has become overrun with weeds, this could put off potential buyers."
"A simple method of potentially adding some value to your property
includes removing weeds from your garden.
There are several methods for doing this including pulling the weeds up by hand, using weed killers, or using natural weed killing methods such as white vinegar or boiling water.
"The price for removing weeds from your garden will depend on the number of weeds in the garden and the chosen method for removing them.
Add a New Garden Shed - £400
A garden shed not only looks great but is a super practical way to add extra storage around the home - something buyers are often looking for and could increase the value of your home by up to £5,000.
Fiona says: "A garden shed is a great addition to any garden space. It gives you a space to store many items - from bicycles, to the lawnmower, to gardening tools.
"A new garden shed provides plenty of storage space and is a
great option for adding value to your house.
"This is especially true for homes that don’t have any other forms of outdoor storage such as a garage. Some form of outdoor storage is very appealing to people who are searching for a new home."
Install a Garden Bar - £200
A garden bar is the perfect chill-out spot in any garden and is a sure way to catch buyers eyes and could even bag you an extra £5,500 in property price.
Fiona says: "Adding a garden bar is perfect for people who love to host guests and entertain.
"You can build a garden bar as a DIY project or have a more extravagant bar built by professionals and you may choose a brick bar or a wood bar.
"However, if you choose a wood bar, you must ensure that the wood is properly treated so that it can withstand the weather and withstand drinks being placed on it."
Ditch your grass - £500
It may seem controversial to get rid of your lawn and switch it for astro turf - but it could seal the deal for the right buyer and put £6,000 more in your pocket.
Fiona says: "Artificial grass is very appealing to many people. This is because it is extremely easy to maintain.
"It allows you to have a beautiful looking garden all throughout the
year. You have various choices when it comes to artificial grass.
"Plus, it's also great for those with children as the children can play
on the grass without messing up your lawn and without getting muddy or dirty.
"The amount of value added will vary, often depending on the size of the lawn area."
Building a patio - £550 - £4,600
Adding a patio to your garden is perfect for most people as it acts as such a versatile space and add £6,000 to your property.
Fiona says: "When people are searching for a new home, they will be looking at the garden and how they can use it.
"By adding a patio, you open the opportunity for a range of different things.
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"Patio areas are very handy as they provide a solid surface for things such as furniture, gazebos, hot tubs, and anything else that requires a flat solid surface.
"Patios are appealing because it gives the homeowner more opportunities to truly enjoy and make use of their garden space."
The biggest garden turn-ons
These garden turn-ons could increase the value of your property by £83k
- Garden Office or Garden Room - £5,000 - £8,000
- Outdoor Kitchen - £4,500 - £7,000
- Paved Patio - £4,000 - £6,000
- Decking Area - £3,800 - £5,500
- Garden Bar - £3,800 - £5,500
- Built-in Pizza Oven - £3,500 - £5,000
- Artificial Grass - £3,000 - £6,000
- Garden Shed - £3,000 - £5,500
- Paint your Fence - £300- £2,000
- Paint Garden Shed - £3,000 - £5,500
- Mow your Lawn - £1,000
- Remove weeds - £1,000
TOTAL - £58,000
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