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Most construction projects in Jacksonville, FL cost between $90,000 and $220,000 for substantial work like an ADU or major addition, while more targeted projects such as a kitchen remodel run $14,000 to $45,000 and a bathroom remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. The range is wide because Jacksonville homes vary enormously: a 1920s bungalow in Riverside or Avondale has different framing, electrical, and foundation conditions than a 2015 stucco home in Nocatee or a mid-century block house in San Marco. At Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville, every project starts with a written price before any work begins, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Construction Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here are the project ranges we see in the Jacksonville market this year. These numbers reflect what families in neighborhoods like Murray Hill, Ortega, Mandarin, and Springfield are actually paying for materials, permits, and labor.
| Project Type | Typical Jacksonville Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower Replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom Vanity Installation | $800 – $3,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Asphalt Driveway Paving | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Driveway Replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| Driveway Sealing | $250 – $700 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 – $2,500 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
A few notes on what moves these numbers. In Jacksonville specifically, three things push cost more than anything else: the age of the home, the flood and wind zone it sits in, and whether the original construction is block or wood frame. Older homes in Riverside, Avondale, and Springfield often need electrical panel upgrades or joist reinforcement before the visible work can start, which adds $2,000 to $8,000 to a project. Homes in the coastal and intracoastal corridors east of San Pablo Road fall under stricter wind-load and elevation codes, which affects window, roof, and addition pricing. And a block home in Arlington or the Westside takes longer to cut and reroute plumbing than a wood-frame home in Bartram Park, so labor costs shift accordingly.
What Affects Construction Pricing in Jacksonville
- Permit requirements and code enforcement. The City of Jacksonville and Duval County have specific wind, flood, and energy code requirements depending on your address. A home addition in a flood zone near Bowden Road or the St. Johns River requires elevation and survey work that a similar addition in Camden County or inland Clay County does not.
- House age and structural condition. Jacksonville has thousands of pre-1960 homes with cast-iron drain lines, knob-and-tube remnants, and undersized joists. We regularly open walls in San Marco and Ortega only to find plumbing that has to be fully replaced before the remodel itself can proceed.
- Material grades and brand selection. A kitchen with stock cabinets from a big-box warehouse lands at the low end of the range. A kitchen with KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry, a Cambria or Silestone quartz countertop, and Kohler or Moen fixtures lands at the mid-to-high end. Those brand names carry manufacturer warranties you can look up and verify yourself.
- Site access and property conditions. A paver driveway on a tight lot in Riverside with limited staging space costs more than the same driveway on a wide lot in St. Johns or Yulee. Crews need room to stage materials and park, and when the site is tight, the labor takes longer.
- Hurricane and wind-load standards. Impact windows in Ponte Vedra Beach or Atlantic Beach cost more than standard windows because the product itself is heavier, the framing requirements are stricter, and the installation has to meet Miami-Dade or Florida Product Approval standards. The range for impact windows in Jacksonville is $8,000 to $25,000, and the low end assumes a single-story home with straightforward openings.
- Time of year and contractor availability. Jacksonville’s building season runs heavily from September through May. Hurricane season (June through November) and the summer heat slow down exterior work, which can shift scheduling but not necessarily price. Interior remodel pricing stays fairly steady year-round.
How to Save on Construction in Jacksonville
Saving money on a construction project is less about finding the lowest bid and more about controlling scope, timing, and material selections. Here is what we tell families who ask.
- Bundle projects where it makes sense. If you are already opening a wall for one bathroom, adding a second bathroom or a laundry reconfiguration at the same time saves on mobilization, permitting, and cleanup. The marginal cost of a second project done at once is usually lower than doing the same project alone a year later.
- Choose named-brand materials at the right tier. You do not need the most expensive slab of Cambria in the showroom to get a countertop with a real warranty. We help families pick a color and edge profile that fits the budget without dropping to no-name stone with no paper trail.
- Plan around permit lead times. Jacksonville’s permitting office has gotten faster, but some residential permits still take weeks. Starting the paperwork early means the crew is not standing around, and idle labor is the most common hidden cost in any remodel.
- Avoid surprise change orders. The single best way to save money is to sign a contractor who gives a written price before work starts and does not grow the number after the crew arrives. Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville gives that written price on every project, every time, and the change order process is explained upfront so you are never guessing.
- Do not skip the details that protect the house. Shoe covers, drop cloths, and floor protection sound like small things, but they prevent damage that otherwise becomes an expensive repair. Every Elmstead job includes shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves, so the protection is part of the project, not an add-on fee.
If you are weighing options and want a real number rather than a vague range, call (904) 643-6243. The estimate is free, and the person on the phone is a live person, 24/7, not a voicemail box.
FAQs – Construction Cost in Jacksonville
How much does a home addition cost in Jacksonville?
A home addition in Jacksonville typically costs $45,000 to $130,000. The final number depends on the size of the addition, whether it touches plumbing or just living space, and whether your house sits in a flood or wind zone. In neighborhoods like Mandarin and Ortega, we often see additions at the higher end because the existing homes require structural tie-ins that newer homes in Nocatee do not.
Is it cheaper to remodel or build new in Jacksonville?
For most families in Jacksonville, remodeling is cheaper than building new on a per-square-foot basis, but not always by much. A full kitchen and bath remodel in a home in Riverside usually lands between $25,000 and $75,000, while new construction in the area often runs $180 to $320 per square foot. Remodeling wins when the home’s bones, roofline, and foundation are sound, and when the family wants to stay in their current school district and neighborhood rather than move.
How much does an ADU cost in Jacksonville?
An ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in Jacksonville typically costs $90,000 to $220,000 for a detached unit with a bathroom and kitchenette, depending on square footage and site conditions. The lower end assumes a simple one-bedroom unit on a flat lot with easy utility access; the higher end reflects a larger two-bedroom unit, hurricane-rated windows, and site work like tree removal or grading.
How long does a construction project take in Jacksonville?
A kitchen remodel typically runs 6 to 10 weeks in Jacksonville, a bathroom 3 to 6 weeks, and an ADU or home addition 4 to 8 months depending on permit lead times with the City of Jacksonville. Weather matters for exterior work but less for interior work; the summer afternoon thunderstorms rarely stop an interior crew. We schedule around family quiet hours where possible, using quiet tools during nap and homework hours so a project does not take over the house.
How much do permits cost for construction in Jacksonville?
Residential building permits in Jacksonville generally run $500 to $3,500 depending on the scope of work, with additional fees for plan review, impact studies, and inspections. A simple bathroom remodel permit sits near the low end; an ADU or home addition with structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical reviews climbs to the high end. The written price from Elmstead includes all applicable permit fees, so the number in the contract is the number you pay.
Can you come to my house in Jacksonville to give an estimate?
Yes. We serve Jacksonville and the surrounding Duval County neighborhoods including Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Ortega, Mandarin, Murray Hill, Springfield, Arlington, and the beaches. The estimate is free, the price we give you is written, and it covers the full scope before any work starts. Call (904) 643-6243 and a live person will schedule a time.
Why Jacksonville Families Choose Elmstead Remodeling
Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville is a Cedarwell company, founded in 2005 and led by Graham Stein. We opened in Jacksonville to serve families who want the house left in better shape than the crew found it, and that shapes every decision we make.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is stamped on every project: if the work is not done right after the job is complete, we make it right. That is the longest-standing post-project commitment in our service area. Before any work starts, you receive a written price, every time, on every project, with no estimates that grow once the crew arrives. Every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is in your home.
We protect the house the way we would protect our own. Shoe covers go on at the door. Drop cloths go down on the floors. Quiet tools run during children’s sleep and homework hours where possible. Pet-safe products are selected where there is a choice. And before the crew leaves, we take a photo of the clean-up and share it with you as proof the home was left right. If your dog is nervous around strangers or your toddler naps from 1 to 3, we plan around that.
Our material partners include KraftMaid and Wellborn for cabinets, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone for countertops, Kohler, Moen, and Grohe for fixtures, Schluter for waterproofing systems, and James Hardie for exterior siding. These are brands with manufacturer warranties you can verify independently, and their warranties travel with the finished project.
Phones are answered by a live person, 24/7. Not a voicemail box, not an automated system, not a next-business-day callback. When you call (904) 643-6243, you talk to a person. If a question comes up during the project, you call the same number and reach a person. That is the standard.
Every Elmstead Jacksonville project runs on the Cedarwell C.A.R.E. values:
- Clean up like it is our own home.
- Ask before we move or touch anything.
- Respect the family’s time and quiet hours.
- Explain the price before the work.
We have worked on homes from the tree-lined streets of Avondale to the newer developments in Bartram Park and Nocatee. Every project is different, but the standard is the same: a written price, a protected home, and work that is done right. Our home page has more on who we are and how we work.
Pricing reflects the Jacksonville market as of 2026. Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville offers free estimates – call (904) 643-6243.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville since 2005.
What Our Customers Say
"Two bathrooms done at once with kids and a dog in the house. They kept dust contained, were gentle with the pets, and left the place clean each day. Calm and careful."
- Paige Lindholm"Kitchen and living room refresh. What stood out was the respect for our home, shoes off, floors covered, cleanup every evening. They checked with us before any change. Beautiful result."
- Dontae Willis"They opened up our kitchen and controlled the dust better than I thought possible. Floors protected, a photo of the cleaned space each day. Gentle on the house and on budget."
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