Home Improvement Costs in Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers's cost index is 4% below the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Fort Myers Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
1A
Very Hot-Humid
Building Permits
8,900
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$21.30/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
6.50%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
Florida requires state-level contractor licensing through the DBPR for all construction work. Certified and registered license categories. Local competency cards also required in some counties.
Look up a license at Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation →All Services in Fort Myers
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$8,160
$5,280 – $11,520
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$26,880
$14,400 – $48,000
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$12,000
$5,760 – $24,000
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$7,200
$3,840 – $11,520
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$768
$144 – $4,800
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,152
$144 – $4,800
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,360
$1,440 – $5,760
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$5,280
$1,920 – $11,520
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$4,032
$1,440 – $7,680
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$4,800
$960 – $14,400
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$5,280
$1,920 – $9,600
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$720
$288 – $1,440
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$10,560
$4,800 – $17,280
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$1,920
$768 – $3,840
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,400
$960 – $4,800
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$19,200
$11,520 – $28,800
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$38,400
$24,000 – $62,400
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$8,160
$3,840 – $14,400
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$2,112
$768 – $3,840
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,728
$768 – $3,360
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$5,280
$1,920 – $14,400
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$864
$192 – $2,880
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$336
$96 – $960
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$336
$144 – $768
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$576
$192 – $1,920
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$1,920
$480 – $4,800
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,400
$960 – $4,800
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$7,200
$3,840 – $11,520
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$43,200
$19,200 – $76,800
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$4,800
$960 – $14,400