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Home services in Florida: prices, licensing and local pros

Florida homeowners use this directory to compare local home service businesses and check a price before they hire. We currently list 3 checked businesses in 2 cities across Florida, in plumbing (2), roofing (1). Florida humidity, hurricanes and flooding drive the priorities: wind-rated roofs, mould control, drainage and flood-zone rules. Salt air also corrodes fasteners and HVAC equipment near the coast. Every profile links to the business website and Google Business listing so you can read reviews before you call.

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What home services cost in Florida

National installed price ranges, checked October 2026. Local quotes in Florida move around these numbers with labour rates, access and season.

JobLowTypicalHigh
Concrete driveway
per sq ft
$6$9$15
Asphalt shingle roof
per square (100 sq ft)
$300$450$600
Central AC replacement
installed
$4,000$7,000$10,500
Small plumbing repair (toilet, faucet or sink)
per repair
$125$280$350
Licensed electrician labor
per hour
$50$90$130
Wood privacy fence
per linear ft
$22$35$58
Epoxy garage floor
per sq ft
$4$7$12
Seamless aluminum gutters
per linear ft
$6$12$20
Tank water heater (replaced)
per unit
$600$1,800$3,100
Foundation piering
per pier
$1,000$1,800$3,000
Exterminator, one-time
per visit
$100$350$600
Window replacement (per window, installed)
per window
$450$900$1,500
Asphalt driveway
per sq ft
$5$8$12
Interior painting labor
per sq ft
$1$2$3
Landscaping
per sq ft
$4.50$9$15

Source: LocalServiceHQ price index, October 2026. Ranges are national; local quotes are not the same as a national range.

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Cost examples for Florida homes

National benchmark ranges applied to common project sizes, so you can check whether a quote is in the right area before you compare line items.

Typical Florida projectLowTypicalHigh
Concrete driveway, 600 sq ft, 4 in$3,600$5,400$9,000
Stamped patio, 300 sq ft$2,400$3,900$5,700
Asphalt shingle roof, 20 squares$6,000$9,000$12,000
Central AC replacement, 3 ton$4,000$7,000$10,500
Wood privacy fence, 150 ft$3,300$5,250$8,700
Tank water heater replacement$600$1,800$3,100
Foundation piering, 5 piers$5,000$9,000$15,000
Seamless gutters, 150 ft$900$1,800$3,000

National benchmark ranges from the October 2026 price index, scaled to a typical project size. A local quote is not the same as a national range; these examples exist so you can sanity-check a bid.

Contractor licensing in Florida

Contractor licensing in Florida is handled by Florida DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).. Licensing is often set by trade and project value, so check the rule for your job before you sign. Wind-mitigation and flood-zone requirements can add cost to roofs, windows and additions.

  • Board to check: Florida DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).
  • Verify the licence number on the board site, not on a contractor's own page.
  • Ask for liability insurance and workers compensation certificates.
  • Get scope, payment schedule and exclusions in writing before work starts.

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What to check before you hire in Florida

Ten checks that catch most problems before money changes hands.

  • Check the licence number on the state board site, not on the contractor's page.
  • Ask for a certificate of liability insurance and workers compensation.
  • Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.
  • Ask who pulls the permit and whether the fee is included.
  • Put the payment schedule in writing and keep the final payment until the job is done.
  • Ask what is excluded: disposal, permits, old material, access equipment.
  • Confirm the workers are employees or insured subcontractors.
  • Ask for the workmanship warranty in writing and what voids it.
  • Keep a dated photo record before, during and after the work.
  • Check recent local references, ideally jobs finished a year ago.

Climate, season and local rules in Florida

Florida humidity, hurricanes and flooding drive the priorities: wind-rated roofs, mould control, drainage and flood-zone rules. Salt air also corrodes fasteners and HVAC equipment near the coast.

Dry winter and spring months are the construction season; summer work needs a rain plan. Wind-mitigation and flood-zone requirements can add cost to roofs, windows and additions.

Cities in Florida with checked businesses

Pick a city for its local businesses and price context. Some Florida cities have one or two listings today; we add more as they are checked.

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Businesses in Florida

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Roofing contractor in Fort Myers and southwest Florida: replacement, repair and storm damage.

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How we check listings

  • Every listing must be a real home service business with a working website or phone number.
  • We reject fake, duplicate and unrelated listings, and remove dead links.
  • Paid placement never changes the organic order; sponsored slots are labelled.
  • Business owners can claim a free listing and correct the details.

Questions about hiring in Florida

How much do home services cost in Florida?

National benchmarks are a starting point: a 600 sq ft concrete driveway is about $3,600 to $9,000 installed, a 20-square asphalt shingle roof about $6,000 to $12,000, and a central AC replacement about $4,000 to $10,500. Florida humidity, hurricanes and flooding drive the priorities: wind-rated roofs, mould control, drainage and flood-zone rules. Salt air also corrodes fasteners and HVAC equipment near the coast. Local quotes vary with city labour rates, access and the season.

Do contractors in Florida need a licence?

Minor jobs under $2,500 are exempt, except electrical and alarm work. The board to check is Florida DBPR, Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).

How do I check a Florida contractor before hiring?

Look up the licence number on the official board site, ask for liability and workers compensation certificates, get three written quotes for the same scope, and put the payment schedule and exclusions in writing. Our licence checker links to the right board for each trade.

When is the best time to do exterior work in Florida?

Dry winter and spring months are the construction season; summer work needs a rain plan.

What local rules should I know about in Florida?

Wind-mitigation and flood-zone requirements can add cost to roofs, windows and additions.

Can I list my Florida business in this directory?

Yes. A free listing includes your business name, category, city, website and phone. Paid plans add exclusive job leads and featured placement, and never change the organic order. Start from the advertise page.

Why are there only a few businesses listed in some Florida cities?

We add businesses as they are checked or claimed, so coverage grows city by city. If your city has no listing yet, the state page still shows every city where we have checked businesses, and you can ask us to review a business in your area.

Are the prices on this page local Florida prices?

No. They are national benchmark ranges with the month they were checked. They are useful for spotting an unusually high or low quote, but they are not a local quote and they do not replace three bids for your job.

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