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How Much Does Construction Cost in Miami?

Most major construction and remodel projects in Miami run between $10,620 and $259,600 depending on scope, with a whole-home addition or ADU landing at the high end and a small kitchen or bathroom landing at the low end. A mid-range kitchen remodel in Miami typically costs $16,520 – $53,100, a full bathroom remodel runs $10,620 – $33,040, and a home addition starts around $53,100. Those numbers are written down before we start, so the figure on day one is the figure on the invoice.

If you’ve had a contractor hand you a verbal ballpark and then watch it grow after demo day, you already know why this page exists. Construction pricing in Miami is not mysterious. It’s cabinets, countertops, labor, permits, and the specific quirks of building in a coastal subtropical climate. We’re Penhallow Remodeling, a general contractor working under The Kingswell Way since 2004, and we put real dollar ranges on the table so you can plan instead of guess. A live person answers our phone around the clock, and you’ll always get a written price before any work starts.

Key Takeaways

• Small kitchen remodels in Miami: $10,620 – $23,600.
• Full kitchen remodels: $16,520 – $53,100.
• Bathroom remodels: $10,620 – $33,040; small bathrooms $5,900 – $14,160.
• Home additions: $53,100 – $153,400; ADUs: $106,200 – $259,600.
• Every Penhallow project comes with a written price, a background-checked uniformed crew, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.

Construction Cost Breakdown (2026)

Here’s what the work actually costs in Miami this year. These ranges reflect the South Florida market: labor rates, material availability, and the impact-rated products most Miami homes now require. Your exact number depends on layout, material choices, and how much of the existing structure we can keep.

What pushes a project toward the top of its range? Higher-end cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and moving walls or plumbing. What keeps it near the bottom? Keeping the existing layout, choosing stock cabinet lines, and using porcelain tile instead of natural stone. In Miami specifically, two more factors move numbers: impact-rated windows and doors, which are now near-standard after years of storm-code updates, and moisture management in bathrooms, where a proper cement board substrate (the moisture-resistant layer behind your tile) and waterproofing membrane aren’t optional. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry and set Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and those choices are visible on your written quote before anything gets ordered.

What Affects Construction Pricing in Miami

Miami isn’t a generic market, and prices here move for reasons you won’t see in a national cost calculator. These are the factors that actually shift your number.

• Coastal humidity and salt air. Homes near Biscayne Bay and the beach corrode fasteners, exterior hardware, and metal flashing faster than inland homes. We spec corrosion-resistant materials on coastal projects, which adds cost but prevents the repeat failures we see on jobs where nobody accounted for the salt.
• Storm-code and impact requirements. Miami-Dade and Broward sit in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so windows, doors, and roofing often carry stricter product standards than the rest of Florida. An impact window installation runs $9,440 – $29,500, higher than a standard replacement, because the glass and frames are engineered differently.
• Permit scope and inspection timelines. Additions, ADUs, and garage conversions require plan review and multiple inspections. The permit cost is one line, but the review schedule affects your total project timeline, and a delayed inspection can idle a crew.
• Age of the home and hidden conditions. In older neighborhoods like Little Havana and Coral Gables, opening a wall can reveal outdated wiring, cast-iron drain lines, or past unpermitted work. We price contingency into the written quote so a surprise doesn’t become a change order.
• Material and cabinet line. A stock cabinet line versus a semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn line can swing cabinet installation between $4,720 and $15,340. Countertop material does the same for the $2,360 – $7,670 countertop range.
• Layout changes. Moving a kitchen sink or a bathroom toilet means relocating supply and drain lines. Keep the layout and you keep the price down; move it and the plumbing rough-in grows the job.

One more Miami-specific note we’ve learned the hard way. In older homes near the Miami River and in neighborhoods with high water tables, bathroom floors and shower pans need extra attention to waterproofing and drainage slope. Skipping that step is why some showers crack or grow mildew within a year. We build the membrane and substrate properly the first time, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise backs it in writing.

How to Save on Construction

You don’t have to accept the top of every range. A few deliberate choices cut real money without cutting quality.

• Keep the plumbing where it is. Leaving the sink, toilet, and shower in place avoids expensive rough-in work and is often the single biggest saver on a bathroom or kitchen remodel.
• Choose porcelain tile over natural stone. Porcelain performs well in Miami’s humidity and costs meaningfully less, especially on the backsplash ($945 – $2,950) and shower walls.
• Phase the work. If you’re planning a kitchen and a bathroom, doing them in separate years spreads the cost and keeps one part of the house livable while the other is under construction.
• Use a semi-custom cabinet line instead of full custom. KraftMaid and Wellborn give you solid construction and finish options without the custom price tag.
• Pick your priority room. A small kitchen remodel at $10,620 can do more for daily life than spreading a thin budget across three rooms at once.
• Get it in writing. A written price up front is the cheapest thing on the list because it prevents the change orders that quietly add thousands.

We offer free estimates, and the number you get is written down. Call (936) 259-2607 and a live person will answer, day or night, to set up a time. There’s no pressure and no countdown, just a walkthrough and a real figure.

FAQs – Construction Cost

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Miami?

A kitchen remodel in Miami costs $16,520 – $53,100 for a full project, or $10,620 – $23,600 for a small kitchen. Cabinet installation accounts for a large share ($4,720 – $15,340), followed by countertops ($2,360 – $7,670) and backsplash ($945 – $2,950). Call (936) 259-2607 for an exact quote on your layout; estimates are free.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Miami?

A full bathroom remodel runs $10,620 – $33,040, while a small bathroom remodel costs $5,900 – $14,160. A walk-in shower installation lands at $5,310 – $14,160, a tub-to-shower conversion at $4,130 – $11,800, and a vanity install at $945 – $3,540. Call (936) 259-2607 for a written price on your bathroom.

How much does a home addition or ADU cost in Miami?

A home addition in Miami costs $53,100 – $153,400, and a detached or attached ADU runs $106,200 – $259,600. A garage conversion sits between them at $35,400 – $94,400. Size, foundation type, and whether you’re adding a full kitchen and bath drive the number up or down. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll scope it against your property.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace in Miami’s climate?

It depends on the system, but in Miami’s humidity and salt air, repairs on failing exteriors, roofs, and showers often come back within a year or two. A roof repair costs $470 – $2,125 versus $9,440 – $23,600 for a full replacement, so if more than a third of the roof is compromised, replacement usually costs less over time. Call (936) 259-2607 for an honest assessment of which path makes sense for your home.

Can you give me a price before work starts?

Yes. Every Penhallow project gets a written price before any work begins, so the number on day one is the number on the invoice. We operate under The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, and leave the place cleaner than we found it. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate.

Why Miami Homeowners Choose Penhallow Remodeling

We’re a general contractor focused on kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home remodels. That’s the scope, and we do it well. Our crews are background-checked and arrive in uniform, so you know exactly who’s walking into your home. We answer the phone 24/7 with a real person, not a voicemail maze. And every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, with a free return visit and no service call fee if something fails.

We source from brands with their own guarantees behind ours, including Cambria quartz, Kohler and Moen fixtures, and James Hardie siding, so each layer of the project is protected. Penhallow Remodeling is part of the Kingswell family of companies, operating to The Kingswell Way since 2004, and each location is independently owned and operated. If you’ve been burned before by a contractor who never showed or a price that ballooned after demo, this is what a written price and a written guarantee feel like instead.

For a closer look at what we do, start with our home page, then explore our service guides on kitchen remodeling in Miami, bathroom remodeling in Miami, home additions, ADU construction, garage conversions, impact window installation, roof replacement, countertop installation, cabinet installation, walk-in shower installation, paver driveway installation, and paver patio installation. We’re happy to walk you through any of them.

Get Your Written Price

Construction pricing in Miami is knowable, and you deserve to know it before a single cabinet is pulled or tile is set. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate. A live person answers 24/7, we’ll look at your space, and you’ll leave with a real number and a written guarantee in hand. No pressure, no runaround, just the price and the promise before work starts.

Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026, led by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling. Penhallow Remodeling offers free estimates – call (936) 259-2607.