Costs in Jacksonville

Home improvement costs in Jacksonville (2026)

Most home projects in the Jacksonville area cost about 9% less than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $55,700 a year on average, 15% below the national average. The table below shows what 100 projects cost in the Jacksonville area.

Construction pay in Jacksonville

$55,700 a year on average

Projects here cost about 9% less than the U.S. average.

Across the U.S.
How Much Do Gutter Guards Cost? Roofing $5–$12/linear ft $4.55–$11/linear ft
How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost? Remodeling $50–$200/sq ft $46–$180/sq ft
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost? Solar & Energy $15,000–$35,000 $13,700–$31,900
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$25,000 $5,500–$22,800
How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost? Roofing $150–$400 $140–$360
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$10,000 $2,700–$9,100
How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $4–$8/sq ft $3.65–$7.30/sq ft
How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $300–$5,000 $270–$4,600
How Much Does a French Drain Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,500–$6,000 $1,400–$5,500
How Much Does a Garage Conversion Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$27,000 $5,500–$24,600
How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,200–$3,500 $1,100–$3,200
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost to Install? Heating & Cooling $6,000–$20,000 $5,500–$18,200
How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? Remodeling $22,000–$100,000 $20,000–$91,000
How Much Does a Home Battery Cost? Solar & Energy $12,000–$20,000/unit $10,900–$18,200/unit
How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $5,000–$25,000 $4,600–$22,800
How Much Does a Kitchen Island Cost? Remodeling $3,000–$10,000 $2,700–$9,100
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $13,700–$45,500
How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? Roofing $15,000–$40,000 $13,700–$36,400
How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$16,000 $2,700–$14,600
How Much Does a Pergola Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $1,800–$7,300
How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $10,000–$40,000 $9,100–$36,400
How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$12,000 $2,700–$10,900
How Much Does a Septic System Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$20,000 $2,700–$18,200
How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,600–$5,000 $1,500–$4,600
How Much Does a Storage Shed Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,500–$10,000 $1,400–$9,100
How Much Does a Sunroom Addition Cost? Remodeling $20,000–$60,000 $18,200–$54,600
How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost? Heating & Cooling $1,500–$4,500 $1,400–$4,100
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost? Remodeling $4,500–$15,000 $4,100–$13,700
How Much Does a Water Softener Cost? Plumbing $800–$3,500 $730–$3,200
How Much Does a Whole House Generator Cost? Solar & Energy $7,000–$15,000 $6,400–$13,700
How Much Does Air Conditioner Repair Cost? Heating & Cooling $150–$700/unit $140–$640/unit
How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$7,000 $2,700–$6,400
How Much Does an Egress Window Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$6,000 $2,300–$5,500
How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $45,000–$90,000 $41,000–$81,900
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $6,000–$35,000 $5,500–$31,900
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $7.30–$18/sq ft
How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost? Remodeling $1,200–$3,200 $1,100–$2,900
How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost? Insulation $1–$4/sq ft $0.90–$3.65/sq ft
How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$12,000 $2,300–$10,900
How Much Does Bathtub Refinishing Cost? Remodeling $300–$650 $270–$590
How Much Does Blown-In Insulation Cost? Insulation $0.9–$2.4/sq ft $0.80–$2.20/sq ft
How Much Does Carpet Installation Cost? Remodeling $2–$8/sq ft $1.80–$7.30/sq ft
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost? Roofing $200–$2,500/unit $180–$2,300/unit
How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? Insulation $3,000–$8,000 $2,700–$7,300
How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost? Plumbing $150–$500/unit $140–$460/unit
How Much Does Driveway Sealing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $100–$300 $91–$270
How Much Does Drywall Installation Cost? Remodeling $1.5–$3.5/sq ft $1.35–$3.20/sq ft
How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost? Remodeling $3–$25/sq ft $2.75–$23/sq ft
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$15,000 $2,300–$13,700
How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,000–$3,500 $910–$3,200
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost? Roofing $100–$350 $91–$320
How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? Roofing $1,000–$4,500 $910–$4,100
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? Outdoor & Landscaping $4,000–$25,000 $3,600–$22,800
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? Remodeling $20,000–$50,000 $18,200–$45,500
How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU? Remodeling $80,000–$250,000/sq ft $72,800–$227,500/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor? Remodeling $1,500–$3,500 $1,400–$3,200
How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $13,700–$45,500
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan? Electrical $150–$600/unit $140–$550/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fence? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $1,800–$7,300
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fireplace? Remodeling $1,000–$10,000 $910–$9,100
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Mini Split? Heating & Cooling $2,000–$14,500 $1,800–$13,200
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Skylight? Roofing $1,200–$4,200/unit $1,100–$3,800/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump? Plumbing $650–$2,000 $590–$1,800
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet? Plumbing $250–$800 $230–$730
How Much Does It Cost to Install an EV Charger at Home? Solar & Energy $1,000–$3,000 $910–$2,700
How Much Does It Cost to Install Recessed Lighting? Electrical $125–$300/unit $110–$270/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install Sod? Outdoor & Landscaping $1–$3.5/sq ft $0.90–$3.20/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior? Windows & Exterior $3,000–$10,000 $2,700–$9,100
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Interior of a House? Remodeling $2,000–$6,000 $1,800–$5,500
How Much Does It Cost to Pump a Septic Tank? Plumbing $250–$600 $230–$550
How Much Does It Cost to Reface Kitchen Cabinets? Remodeling $4,000–$10,000 $3,600–$9,100
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House? Plumbing $4,000–$15,000 $3,600–$13,700
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Boiler? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$10,000 $3,600–$9,100
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Central AC Unit? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$12,000 $3,600–$10,900
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace? Heating & Cooling $3,000–$12,000 $2,700–$10,900
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Roof? Roofing $7,000–$18,000 $6,400–$16,400
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Water Heater? Heating & Cooling $900–$3,500 $820–$3,200
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Well Pump? Plumbing $1,500–$4,000 $1,400–$3,600
How Much Does It Cost to Replace an HVAC System? Heating & Cooling $7,000–$20,000 $6,400–$18,200
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Ductwork? Heating & Cooling $1,400–$12,000 $1,300–$10,900
How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House? Electrical $8,000–$30,000 $7,300–$27,300
How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room? Remodeling $1,000–$3,000 $910–$2,700
How Much Does It Cost to Stucco a House? Windows & Exterior $8,000–$30,000 $7,300–$27,300
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Panel? Electrical $1,500–$6,000 $1,400–$5,500
How Much Does Landscaping Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$15,000 $2,700–$13,700
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? Remodeling $1,500–$6,000 $1,400–$5,500
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost? Remodeling $1–$6/sq ft $0.90–$5.45/sq ft
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $200–$600 $180–$550
How Much Does Radiant Floor Heating Cost? Heating & Cooling $6–$20/sq ft $5.45–$18/sq ft
How Much Does Radon Mitigation Cost? Windows & Exterior $800–$2,500 $730–$2,300
How Much Does Roof Repair Cost? Roofing $350–$1,900 $320–$1,700
How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$12,000 $2,700–$10,900
How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $7,000–$20,000 $6,400–$18,200
How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? Insulation $1.5–$5/sq ft $1.35–$4.55/sq ft
How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $7.30–$18/sq ft
How Much Does Tile Installation Cost? Remodeling $7–$20/sq ft $6.35–$18/sq ft
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $400–$1,800/unit $360–$1,600/unit
How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $250–$1,000 $230–$910
How Much Does Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost? Remodeling $3–$10/sq ft $2.75–$9.10/sq ft
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $5,000–$15,000 $4,600–$13,700

What these prices are: Each one is the U.S. price for that project, adjusted for what construction workers earn in the Jacksonville area. Materials cost about the same everywhere, so the difference is mostly pay. These are numbers to plan with, not quotes. Prices still change by neighborhood and contractor, so get two or three local bids. You can also see prices for all of Florida.

What each trade earns in the Jacksonville area

Average yearly pay for each trade in 2025, and how it compares with the U.S. average. The numbers come from U.S. government wage data.

TradeJacksonvillevs. U.S.
Electricians $57,840 −19%
Plumbers $58,230 −19%
Heating and cooling technicians $58,820 −9%
Carpenters $53,230 −19%
Roofers $48,830 −16%
Painters $49,410 −11%
Construction laborers $43,790 −16%

Common questions

Is it expensive to renovate in Jacksonville?
A typical project in the Jacksonville area costs about 9% less than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $55,700 a year on average, 15% below the U.S. average of $65,360 (2025 U.S. government wage data). Labor is a big part of what most jobs cost, so local pay moves the price.
Why does Jacksonville cost less than average?
Materials cost about the same across the country. What changes the price is local pay. Of the 44 large metro areas we track, the Jacksonville area ranks 41 for construction pay, where number 1 pays the most.
Do these prices cover the whole Jacksonville area?
Yes. These prices are for the whole Jacksonville metro area, meaning the city and the towns around it. Quotes still change by neighborhood, contractor and the size of the job, so get two or three local bids. For a number that fits your project, use the calculator in any cost guide.

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