Home Remodeling Costs in Waukegan, IL
Remodeling costs in Waukegan run about 29% above the Illinois median, based on home values and labor rates across its 2 ZIP codes in Lake County. The ranges below reflect what Waukegan homeowners actually pay, from the cheapest to the priciest part of town.
- Cost index
- 1.29×
- Illinois median
- Median home value
- $241,258
- Zillow ZHVI
- ZIP codes
- 2
- Lake County
- Projects covered
- 10
- cost + ROI data
What Remodeling Projects Cost in Waukegan (2026)
Ranges span Waukegan's least to most expensive ZIPs, including the ±15% contractor variance. ROI is the share of cost typically recouped at resale in your census region.
Cost range
$11,926 - $18,118
Typical
$14,893
Cost range
$18,293 - $27,792
Typical
$22,844
Cost range
$27,999 - $42,539
Typical
$34,965
Cost range
$25,510 - $38,757
Typical
$31,857
Cost range
$4,667 - $7,090
Typical
$5,828
Cost range
$18,267 - $27,752
Typical
$22,811
Cost range
$59,628 - $90,591
Typical
$74,463
Cost range
$18,351 - $27,880
Typical
$22,916
Cost range
$2,442 - $3,710
Typical
$3,050
Cost range
$10,370 - $15,755
Typical
$12,950
| Project | Cost range | Typical | ROI | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Replacement | $11,926 - $18,118 | $14,893 | 69/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Window Replacement | $18,293 - $27,792 | $22,844 | 81/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Kitchen Remodel | $27,999 - $42,539 | $34,965 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Bathroom Remodel | $25,510 - $38,757 | $31,857 | 71/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Garage Door Replacement | $4,667 - $7,090 | $5,828 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Deck Addition | $18,267 - $27,752 | $22,811 | 93/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Basement Finishing | $59,628 - $90,591 | $74,463 | 79/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Siding Replacement | $18,351 - $27,880 | $22,916 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Entry Door Replacement | $2,442 - $3,710 | $3,050 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| HVAC Replacement | $10,370 - $15,755 | $12,950 | 71/100 | ZIP estimate → |
Sources: Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value, Zillow ZHVI, BLS construction wages. Data updated 2026-05. How we calculate estimates
Roofing Replacement Cost by ZIP Code
Pick a project and the prices below update. Costs vary up to 12% across Waukegan. Open your ZIP for the full local breakdown.