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Countertop Replacement cost in Florida

Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for countertop replacement in Florida. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.

Verified August 2026

Countertop Replacement cost in Florida

$2,300 – $12,500

Most Florida homeowners pay around $5,000, or $50–$150 per sq ft installed. Permit fees typically add $0–$175.

Permit: Usually no. Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Cost breakdown

Budget scope$2,300
Typical project$5,000
Premium / complex$12,500
per sq ft installed$50 – $150
Permit fees$0 – $175
vs national baseline+4%
Timeline1 day of installation, 2-3 weeks after templating

What is different about countertop replacement in Florida

One statewide code is enforced by 67 counties and 411 municipalities, and wind-borne debris, product approval and flood 50% rules change the scope of nearly every exterior project.

Owner-builder: Owner-builder exemption available on an owner-occupied home under FS 489.103(7). Countertop Replacement is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.

What drives the price

  • Square footage and number of slabs
  • Material: laminate, quartz, granite or porcelain
  • Edge profile and cutouts
  • Backsplash included
  • Sink and faucet reconnection

Countertops pricing by city

Countertops cost in Miami$2,600 – $14,200Countertops cost in Fort Lauderdale$2,500 – $13,700Countertops cost in West Palm Beach$2,500 – $13,400Countertops cost in Tampa$2,300 – $12,500Countertops cost in St. Petersburg$2,300 – $12,400Countertops cost in Clearwater$2,200 – $12,200Countertops cost in Orlando$2,200 – $12,200Countertops cost in Kissimmee$2,200 – $11,800Countertops cost in Jacksonville$2,100 – $11,500Countertops cost in St. Augustine$2,200 – $12,000Countertops cost in Sarasota$2,400 – $13,000Countertops cost in Bradenton$2,300 – $12,600

Frequently asked questions

Quartz or granite in a Florida kitchen?

Quartz is non-porous and needs no sealing, which suits humid Florida kitchens. Granite handles heat better and each slab is unique, but it needs resealing every one to three years.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.