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Construction in Jacksonville, FL typically runs $90,000 to $220,000 for a full-scale project like an accessory dwelling unit or major addition, while smaller scopes start far lower: a minor kitchen remodel begins around $9,000, a bathroom around $5,000, and a new driveway around $3,500. The spread is wide because Jacksonville’s market spans everything from modest ranch homes in Arlington to newer builds in Bartram Park and Nocatee, and your price depends on square footage, finishes, and what’s behind the walls once we open them up. For a written, no-surprises number on your specific project, call Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville at (904) 337-5929.
Key Takeaways
- Whole-home construction and ADUs in Jacksonville: $90,000 – $220,000
- Kitchen remodels: $14,000 – $45,000; bathrooms: $9,000 – $28,000
- Roof replacement: $8,000 – $20,000; home addition: $45,000 – $130,000
- Bradford Remodeling puts a written price in your hand before any work starts, and every project carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise
- Free estimates: call (904) 337-5929, answered by a live person 24/7
Construction Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here are the line-item ranges we see across the Jacksonville metro in 2026. These reflect real bid numbers, not national averages, and they assume a licensed contractor pulling permits in Duval, St. Johns, or Clay County.
| Project | Typical Jacksonville Range |
|---|---|
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| 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 |
What pushes a number to the top or bottom of a range comes down to three things: the condition of what’s underneath (substrate, framing, plumbing rough-in), the materials you pick, and whether the scope changes after we open the walls. A kitchen in a 1950s bungalow in San Marco with original galvanized plumbing will land higher than the same footprint in a 2015 build in Durbin Crossing, and that’s before you pick between stock cabinets and KraftMaid, or between a laminate top and Cambria quartz.
What Affects Construction Pricing in Jacksonville
- Age of the home: Jacksonville has thousands of pre-1980 homes in neighborhoods like Riverside, Avondale, and Springfield, and many of them carry cast-iron drain lines and ungrounded electrical that must be brought to current code before new work ties in. That’s real money, and any honest bid accounts for it.
- Hurricane code requirements: Florida Building Code governs everything from roof deck attachment to impact-rated windows in certain zones. If your project touches the envelope, expect engineering and strapping costs that homeowners in, say, Georgia never see.
- Material selection: The gap between entry-level and premium finish materials is larger than most people expect. A basic vanity top and a Caesarstone slab can differ by $2,000 on a single bathroom, and that compounds across a whole-home remodel.
- Foundation and soil conditions: Parts of Jacksonville sit on sandy, well-drained soil; parts sit on clay that moves. A home addition on the Westside with expansive clay may need deeper footings than an identical addition in Atlantic Beach, and the engineer’s letter drives that decision.
- Permitting jurisdiction: The City of Jacksonville building department moves differently than St. Johns County or Clay County, and permit fees plus inspection scheduling vary enough to move a bid by a few hundred to over a thousand dollars.
- Scope stability: Change orders are the single biggest budget killer in construction, which is why Bradford Remodeling writes the scope down before work starts. The Garrison Standard means the price you sign is the price we build to, unless you choose to add something.
How to Save on Construction in Jacksonville
Saving money on construction doesn’t mean finding the lowest bid, because the lowest bid in this market often comes from a crew that hasn’t priced the job correctly and will come back to you mid-project. The Jacksonville homeowners who come out ahead do the following: lock the scope before signing, pick materials during the planning phase rather than during the build, and avoid moving plumbing or load-bearing walls when the layout can work without it. If you’re doing a kitchen, keeping the sink and range on the same wall can save thousands in supply-line and vent work. For a bathroom, a tub-to-shower conversion in the existing footprint costs far less than moving the wet wall. And asking your contractor to line-item the bid means you can see exactly where the money goes, so you’re cutting a specific cost rather than a vague one. Bradford Remodeling gives every homeowner a written, line-itemed price before work begins, and estimates are free. Call (904) 337-5929 and a live person will answer, day or night.
How much does a home addition cost in Jacksonville?
A home addition in Jacksonville runs $45,000 to $130,000, with most single-room additions on pier-and-beam or slab foundations landing between $60,000 and $90,000 once framing, mechanicals, roofing tie-in, and finishes are counted. Two-story additions carry structural engineering that pushes toward the top of that range.
How much does an ADU cost in Jacksonville?
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Jacksonville costs $90,000 to $220,000, depending on whether it’s a garage conversion with existing shell work or a ground-up detached build with a full kitchen and bath. Duval County’s zoning for ADUs has tightened in recent years, so talk to us before assuming your lot qualifies. Call (904) 337-5929 for a free estimate.
Is it cheaper to remodel or build new in Jacksonville?
Remodeling is cheaper on paper per square foot, usually 30% to 50% less than new construction when comparing livable square footage, but that math changes when you’re gutting to the studs and correcting old electrical, plumbing, and foundation issues. For a major addition or ADU, new construction starts around $200 per square foot in the Jacksonville market, while a gut remodel of a kitchen might run $250 to $400 per square foot of floor space because of the labor intensity. We’ll help you run the honest comparison before you commit.
How long does construction take in Jacksonville?
A kitchen remodel typically runs 4 to 8 weeks, a bathroom 2 to 4 weeks, and a full ADU or home addition 4 to 8 months depending on permitting, weather, and material lead times. Jacksonville’s rainy season from June through September can push exterior work, and roof tie-ins are often sequenced around it. Bradford Remodeling builds the schedule into the written agreement so you know the plan before we swing a hammer.
Can you come today for an estimate?
Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville answers the phone with a live person 24/7, and we can usually schedule an estimate within 48 hours, often same-week. There’s no charge for the estimate, and you’ll get a written price. Call (904) 337-5929 now and speak to a person, not a voicemail.
FAQs – Construction Cost
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Jacksonville?
A full kitchen remodel in Jacksonville runs $14,000 to $45,000, with smaller cosmetic updates starting around $9,000. That includes new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and typically some electrical or plumbing work. Call (904) 337-5929 for a written, line-itemed price specific to your kitchen.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Jacksonville?
A bathroom remodel in Jacksonville costs $9,000 to $28,000 for a full gut and rebuild; a smaller bathroom update starts at $5,000. Walk-in shower installations fall between $4,500 and $12,000 depending on tile, glass, and valve work. The gap comes down to waterproofing details and finish tiers, and we’ll show you exactly where your money goes.
What does a new roof cost in Jacksonville?
A standard asphalt shingle roof replacement in Jacksonville runs $8,000 to $20,000, while metal roofs land between $15,000 and $40,000. Repair work starts around $400. Florida wind-mitigation codes affect the underlayment and fastening schedule, and we don’t cut corners on either. Call (904) 337-5929 for a free roofing estimate.
How much does it cost to convert a garage in Jacksonville?
A garage conversion in Jacksonville typically costs $30,000 to $80,000, with the spread driven by whether you’re adding a full bathroom and kitchenette or simply finishing and conditioning the space. Structural work to replace the garage door opening, plus insulation and HVAC, make up a large share of the cost. Call (904) 337-5929 and we’ll price your exact conversion.
Do I need a permit for construction in Jacksonville?
Yes. Jacksonville requires permits for structural work, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing, plus most changes to the building envelope. Work done without a permit can void your insurance coverage and complicate a future sale, and we pull every permit our projects require. It’s part of The Garrison Standard.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace?
For roofing, repair is cheaper in the short run at $400 to $1,800, but a roof with multiple failing sections or age past 15 years is usually better replaced at $8,000 to $20,000 rather than patched year after year. For driveways, sealing at $250 to $700 extends life, but a crumbling slab needs replacement at $5,000 to $14,000. We’ll give you the honest recommendation, not the one that profits us.
Why Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville
Bradford Remodeling is part of the Garrison Partners family, established in 2004. Led by Curtis Lane, we operate as an independently owned and operated Jacksonville business held to The Garrison Standard. That means every project gets a written price before work begins, and every completed job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work fails within a full year, we come back and correct it at no charge. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who’s walking through your door before they arrive. We install documented brands including KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Caesarstone, Kohler, Moen, GAF, James Hardie, and Therma-Tru. And a live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When the job closes, here’s what “squared away” looks like: a clean site, a documented scope matching what was built, and a signed written guarantee in your hand. Not a handshake. A document.
Ready for a written price? Call Curtis Lane and the Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville team at (904) 337-5929 for a free estimate.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville since 2004.
Pricing reflects the Jacksonville market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Jacksonville offers free estimates – call (904) 337-5929.
What Our Customers Say
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