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Licensed home-repair & improvement pros in Florida

In Florida, general and many specialty contractors are licensed through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), with both state-certified and county-registered licenses. Confirm the license type covers your county and your scope of work.

Cities in Florida

Companies serving Florida

A First Class Aluminum Co., Inc.

Lake Helen, FL 4.9 (289 reviews)

A First Class Aluminum Co., Inc. provides general contracting, home additions, siding, window and door installation, patios and pavers, pergolas and porches and screen enclosures in Lake Helen, FL.

General contractor · Home additions & ADUs · Siding · Window & door installation · Patios & pavers · Pergolas, porches & covers · Screens & enclosures
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Paul Davis Restoration of Volusia County

Daytona Beach, FL 4.8 (74 reviews)

Paul Davis Restoration of Volusia County provides general contracting, roofing, mold remediation, water-damage restoration, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling and whole-home renovation in Daytona Beach, FL. Available 24 hours.

General contractor · Roofing · Mold remediation · Water damage restoration · Kitchen remodeling · Bathroom remodeling · Whole-home renovation

Northern Lights LLC

Palm Coast, FL 4.9 (48 reviews)

Northern Lights LLC provides general contracting, home additions, patios and pavers and pergolas and porches in Palm Coast, FL.

General contractor · Home additions & ADUs · Patios & pavers · Pergolas, porches & covers

Cleanup in Florida: what to know

How much do home repairs and improvements cost in Florida?

It depends on the trade and scope. The cost table on this page gives typical national ranges by service. Always get a written estimate after an on-site visit — a phone price for anything but the smallest job is a red flag.

Does a contractor in Florida need to be licensed and insured?

In Florida, general and many specialty contractors are licensed through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), with both state-certified and county-registered licenses. Confirm the license type covers your county and your scope of work. Confirm a current license and general-liability insurance before work starts, and for a larger job ask for a certificate of insurance naming you. A listing here shows a licensed-and-insured badge only when the owner has provided proof.

How do I check a contractor's license in Florida?

Look the license up by name or number on the state licensing board's public search, confirm it is active and covers the trade, and check for complaints or disciplinary actions. Ask for proof of insurance too. Never pay in full up front, and keep any required permit in the homeowner's name.

How do I choose a good contractor?

Check the license and insurance, read recent reviews, and ask for references and photos of similar jobs. Get the scope, materials, timeline and payment schedule in writing before work starts. Be wary of anyone who wants a large cash deposit, pressures you to skip a permit, or only quotes over the phone.

Do I need a permit for home improvement work in Florida?

Most structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing and addition work needs a permit; small cosmetic repairs usually do not. A licensed contractor pulls the permit in their own name, and permitted work protects your resale and insurance — be wary of a pro who asks you to pull it yourself or skip it.

What cleanup costs in Florida

Typical U.S. cost ranges — pricing near Florida follows local labor and landfill fees
ServiceTypical rangeWhat drives the price
General contractor$5,000–$150,000Scope of the managed project; see the individual service ranges
Handyman & home repairs$150–$1,500Hours, number of tasks, materials
Plumbing$150–$4,000Repair vs. water-heater/repipe/sewer; emergency premium
Electrical$150–$4,000Small repair vs. panel upgrade, rewire, EV charger, generator
Heating & cooling (HVAC)$150–$12,000Service call vs. full system/heat-pump replacement, ductwork
Roofing$8,000–$30,000Material, pitch, size, tear-off, decking
Gutters$1,000–$5,000Linear feet, material, guards
Framing & structural$3,000–$30,000Square footage, structural scope, repair vs. new build-out
Drywall & sheetrock$1,000–$8,000Square footage, texture/finish level, repair vs. new
Insulation$1,500–$8,000Type (spray foam vs blown-in vs batt), area, access
Mold remediation$1,500–$10,000Extent, location, testing, moisture-source repair
Water damage restoration$1,500–$12,000Extent, water category, drying time, structural repair
Foundation repair$5,000–$40,000Severity, piers vs slab, access, drainage/waterproofing
Crawlspace insulation & encapsulation$2,000–$15,000Size, encapsulation vs insulation, vapor barrier, moisture control
Appliance repair$100–$600Appliance type, parts, diagnostic fee
Garage doors$150–$2,500Spring/opener repair vs. full new door
Kitchen remodeling$15,000–$50,000Size, cabinet grade, countertops, moving plumbing/gas, appliances
Bathroom remodeling$8,000–$25,000Tile, fixtures, layout changes, waterproofing, accessibility
Whole-home renovation$40,000–$200,000Square footage, structural work, finishes, age of home
Home additions & ADUs$25,000–$125,000Square footage, foundation, roofline, plumbing/electrical extension
Flooring$3,000–$20,000Material, square footage, subfloor prep, stairs
Painting$1,500–$10,000Interior vs exterior, square footage, prep, number of coats
Siding$8,000–$30,000Material (vinyl vs fiber-cement vs stucco), home size
Window & door installation$5,000–$25,000Number of openings, material, impact/energy rating
Concrete & masonry$3,000–$20,000Square footage, material, prep, driveway/slab/steps/masonry
Decks$6,000–$30,000Size, material (pressure-treated vs composite), height, footings
Patios & pavers$4,000–$25,000Size, material (concrete vs pavers), grading, features
Pergolas, porches & covers$5,000–$30,000Size, roof/cover type, screening, materials
Screens & enclosures$4,000–$25,000Size, pool cage vs porch screen, framing, screen type
National averages, not quotes. Always get a written estimate after an on-site walk-through.