Artificial turf (synthetic grass) vs Sod (St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bahia)
Artificial Turf vs Sod in Florida
Sod is the right pick for most FL homes — St.
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Florida home cost research · Updated quarterly
What it actually costs
to fix up your Florida home.
Honest cost ranges, free calculators, and side-by-side comparisons — researched by Floridians, sourced quarterly, and adjusted for the local climate, code, and labor market.
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- Decision guides
- 2026-Q2
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Cost guides
What Florida home projects actually cost
What you'll pay, what changes the price, and how local conditions move the number.
Outdoor projects
Deck Construction Cost in Florida
$4,500–$28,000
Typical Florida range
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Outdoor projects
Driveway Paving Cost in Florida
$3,500–$18,000
Typical Florida range
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Outdoor projects
Fence Installation Cost in Florida
$1,800–$25,000
Typical Florida range
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Interior projects
Flooring Installation Cost in Florida
$4,000–$25,000
Typical Florida range
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Exterior & weatherization
Gutter Replacement Cost in Florida
$900–$20,000
Typical Florida range
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HVAC & mechanical
HVAC Replacement Cost in Florida
$3,500–$18,000
Typical Florida range
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Insulation
Attic Insulation Cost in Florida
$1,400–$18,000
Typical Florida range
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Interior projects
Interior Painting Cost in Florida
$1,500–$9,500
Typical Florida range
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Outdoor projects
Paver Patio Cost in Florida
$1,500–$30,000
Typical Florida range
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Exterior & weatherization
Roof Replacement Cost in Florida
$9,000–$28,000
Typical Florida range
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Exterior & weatherization
Window Replacement Cost in Florida
$4,500–$30,000
Typical Florida range
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All Florida cost guides
Eleven Florida-specific cost guides, grouped by project type — every guide ties to a free calculator and city-level pricing data.
Exterior & weatherization
Interior projects
HVAC & mechanical
Insulation
Calculators
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Each calculator runs locally — no signup, no spam — using sourced FL labor and material rates.
01roofing
Roof Replacement Cost Calculator
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02interior painting
Interior Paint Cost Calculator
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03driveway paving
Concrete Driveway Cost Calculator
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04fencing
Fence Cost Calculator
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05interior painting
Paint Coverage Calculator
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06driveway paving
Concrete Volume Calculator
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07flooring
Flooring Cost Calculator
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08hvac
HVAC Replacement Cost Calculator
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09window replacement
Window Replacement Cost Calculator
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010driveway paving
Paver Patio Cost Calculator
Sources cited · sub-100ms compute · works on mobile.
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011roofing
Gutter Replacement Cost Calculator
Sources cited · sub-100ms compute · works on mobile.
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012roofing
Insulation Cost Calculator
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013driveway paving
Deck Cost Calculator
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Side-by-side
Comparisons that pick a winner
Material vs material, method vs method — with the cost difference and a clear verdict.
Asphalt vs Plain concrete
Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway in Florida
Asphalt is cheaper today (~30-45% less) and faster to install, but in Florida sun it softens, oxidizes, and needs sealcoating every 2-3 years — and lifespan caps around 18-22 years even with good maintenance.
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Architectural asphalt vs Standing-seam metal
Asphalt vs Metal Roofing in Florida
If you'll own the home 12+ years, metal almost always wins on lifecycle cost in Florida.
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Clay tile vs Concrete tile
Clay vs Concrete Tile Roof in Florida
Concrete tile wins for most Florida homeowners on cost and lifespan-per-dollar — about 20% cheaper installed than clay, with a 50-year service life that exceeds nearly every other FL roofing material.
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Decision guides
Florida-specific decision guides
Cheapest materials, what increases costs, hurricane-resistant options, and the FL-only context that changes the answer.
Decision
Are Impact Windows Worth It in Florida? (2026 Cost-Benefit Analysis)
For most FL homeowners who plan to own the home 6+ years, impact windows pay back the $8,000–$20,000 premium over standard windows through insurance discounts (5–25%), avoided shutter labor, security benefits, and AC savings. The case against: short ownership horizons, very large openings where the premium gets disproportionate, and budget projects where the upfront cost is the deal-breaker.
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Buyer guide
Best Driveway Material for Florida Heat (2026)
Pavers handle FL heat best — they stay 8–12°F cooler than asphalt, don't crack like concrete, and let underlying movement happen without surface failure. Concrete is the smart-money second pick for cost. Asphalt is the worst FL driveway material despite being common — it softens above 130°F surface temp, oxidizes fast under UV, and needs sealcoating every 2-3 years.
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Best Flooring for Florida Humidity (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Florida's 75% year-round humidity, slab-on-grade construction, and flood risk eliminate most flooring options. Best FL choices: porcelain tile (cool, waterproof, ideal for wet areas), LVP (cost-effective whole-house option), polished concrete (modern aesthetic, zero moisture issues), and engineered hardwood in dry living areas only. Avoid solid hardwood, standard laminate, and carpet in main living spaces.
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Buyer guide
Cheapest Roofing Materials for Florida Homes (2026)
Three-tab asphalt is the cheapest roof you can install in Florida — about $4.50 to $7 per sqft, $9,000 to $14,000 on a typical 1,800-sqft FL home. But rolled roofing, metal R-panel, and modified bitumen are all cheaper than architectural asphalt for specific uses. Here's what each material costs, where it's appropriate, and where 'cheapest' becomes 'most expensive in 8 years.'
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By city
Cost by Florida city
Prices vary across the state — by climate, code, supplier, and labor pool.
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Researched, not guessed
Every cost range is built from at least two of: recent FL contractor quotes, industry reports (Remodeling Cost vs. Value, JCHS), HomeAdvisor data, and local supplier price sheets.
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Adjusted for Florida
FL labor rates, hurricane code, salt-air corrosion, and humidity all materially change cost. Our calculators apply city-level multipliers based on local supply and demand.
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Reviewed quarterly
Cost numbers are revisited every quarter and the date stamped on the page. We update calculators with the data, not the other way around.