Remodeling & Construction Cost Ranges
Wondering what a high-quality renovation, structural addition, or custom build typically costs in Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area? Below are realistic cost ranges by job type—built to help you plan with clearer expectations before we ever write a formal scope.
Realistic Ranges, Clear Expectations
These cost ranges are meant to help you sanity-check your budget and understand the investment level for serious work in St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Clearwater, and surrounding Tampa Bay communities.
Final pricing depends on your exact scope, engineering needs, coastal code requirements, permitting, selections, and what we discover during demolition. At LRG, we build around documented scope and transparent communication—so you’re not guessing as decisions are made.
Average Construction Costs In Tampa Bay
High-quality work requires planning, permits, inspections, and experienced project management. Use these ranges to evaluate feasibility—then we’ll dial in exact scope, timeline, and pricing during your consultation.
Major Bath Remodel
A full tear-out and rebuild with layout changes, upgraded materials, and complete finish work—built to last.
- Typical scope: moving walls, relocating plumbing/fixtures, new tile, vanity, lighting, ventilation, glass, paint.
- Planning note: bathrooms over 65 SF often require a higher investment depending on complexity and selections.
- Best for: primary suites, high-end guest baths, and full modernizations in older homes.
Major Kitchen Remodel
A serious kitchen transformation with design coordination, electrical/plumbing updates, and premium finishes.
- Typical scope: new cabinetry, wall changes, relocated sink/appliances, major electrical, countertops, tile, flooring.
- Planning note: kitchens over 140 SF can increase depending on layout, cabinetry volume, and finish level.
- Best for: open-concept redesigns, older homes with outdated systems, and high-traffic family kitchens.
Room Additions – 1st Floor (Lateral)
First-floor expansions built to code with engineering, permitting, and clean integration into the existing home.
- Includes: foundation/slab work, framing, roofing tie-ins, MEP coordination, windows/doors, interior finishes.
- Scaling: as additions near/exceed 1,000 SF, the $/SF can trend lower.
- Best for: new primary suites, expanded kitchens, family rooms, or home offices.
Room Additions – 2nd–3rd Story
Vertical expansions are higher-complexity projects that demand experienced management, engineering, and sequencing.
- Why higher: structural reinforcement, access/logistics, roof removal/rebuild, and tighter scheduling windows.
- Scaling: as additions near/exceed 1,000 SF, the $/SF can trend lower.
- Best for: second-story additions, major expansions, and multi-level reconfigurations.
New Custom Homes
Premium custom construction with disciplined scheduling, quality control, and clear expectations—managed from concept to move-in ready.
- Typically includes: design-build coordination, permitting support, project management, full construction execution.
- Key drivers: site conditions, coastal requirements, architectural complexity, and finish level.
- Best for: homeowners who want a true custom build with a contractor who manages the details.
Elevate Your Home
Elevation projects vary widely based on structure, flood zone requirements, access, and bottom-level scope.
- May include: structural coordination, rebuilding/enclosing lower levels, and code-compliant systems integration.
- Key drivers: engineering, utilities, stairs/egress, and finish-out requirements.
- Best for: coastal and flood-zone properties needing long-term resilience and added usable space.
Important: These ranges are a planning tool—not a bid. Every project is unique, and final pricing is calculated from the actual scope of work, engineering requirements, permits/inspections, and your selections. LRG specializes in complex builds—not handyman work—so we’ll tell you quickly if your goals and budget align.