Quick answer: In the South Atlantic region, which includes Florida, a midrange bathroom remodel runs about $26,000, a minor kitchen remodel about $28,500, a major midrange kitchen about $82,000, and a midrange primary suite addition about $168,000, based on the 2025 Cost vs. Value report. In Southwest Florida, flood-zone rules, hurricane code and permit requirements can move those numbers, so get a line-item estimate before you commit.
Last updated: November 2026 · Miniopolis LLC, Florida State Certified General Contractor (CGC1531810), Fort Myers
Typical Remodeling Costs
| Project | Typical cost, South Atlantic region (2025) |
|---|---|
| Midrange bathroom remodel | about $26,000 |
| Universal design (accessible) bathroom | about $42,000 |
| Upscale bathroom remodel | about $81,000 |
| Minor kitchen remodel (midrange) | about $28,500 |
| Major kitchen remodel (midrange) | about $82,000 |
| Major kitchen remodel (upscale) | about $163,000 |
| Bathroom addition (midrange) | about $60,000 |
| Bathroom addition (upscale) | about $110,000 |
| Primary suite addition (midrange) | about $168,000 |
| Primary suite addition (upscale) | about $345,000 |
| Vinyl window replacement (10 windows) | about $22,000 |
| Roof replacement, asphalt shingle | about $32,000 |
| Roof replacement, metal | about $51,000 |
Figures are rounded from the 2025 Cost vs. Value report (Journal of Light Construction) for the South Atlantic region, which includes Florida. Each figure is for a defined sample project; your price depends on size, finishes, structure and permits.
What Drives Cost in Southwest Florida
- Flood zone and the 50% rule: if your home sits below the required flood elevation, a project that reaches 50% of the building value can trigger elevating or rebuilding. Check with our 50% rule calculator.
- Hurricane code: new windows, doors, roofs and additions must meet Florida Building Code wind requirements, and impact-rated products cost more than standard ones.
- Structure: moving plumbing, removing load-bearing walls or adding a second story adds engineering and permit time.
- Permits and plans: most remodels need drawings and a permit from your city or county. We handle this through our permitting and consulting service.
- Finishes: cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures are the biggest swing between a midrange and an upscale job.
Ways to Control the Budget
- Keep plumbing in place where you can.
- Phase the work: do the kitchen now and the bathrooms later.
- Choose midrange cabinets with upgraded counters, the finish people notice most.
- Get a fixed-scope, line-item estimate so change orders do not creep up.
When Rebuilding Makes More Sense
If remodeling costs approach the price of a new home, or the 50% rule would force elevation anyway, building new can be the better value. Read remodel vs. rebuild and what it costs to build in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, or try our home building cost calculator.
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Remodeling Cost FAQ
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Fort Myers?
Regional data for 2025 puts a minor midrange kitchen remodel at about $28,500 and a major midrange remodel at about $82,000. Moving plumbing, opening walls and upscale finishes push costs higher.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Southwest Florida?
About $26,000 for a midrange remodel and about $81,000 for an upscale one, based on 2025 South Atlantic regional data. Accessible, universal design baths run about $42,000.
How much does a home addition cost?
A midrange bathroom addition runs about $60,000 and a midrange primary suite addition about $168,000 in regional 2025 data. Foundation work, flood elevation and second stories add cost.
Do I need a permit to remodel?
Most structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, window, roof and addition work needs a permit. Cosmetic work like paint and flooring usually does not.