Electrical — Florida homeowner answers

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Licensing in Florida

Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (DBPR / ECLB (EC)). Hiring unlicensed for this work is illegal for the contractor — and risky for you: no permit rights, no insurance backing, no recourse.

Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR state licensing)

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Electrical panel upgrade (200A): $1,800–$4,500

Whole-home rewire: $8,000–$22,000

EV charger install (Level 2): $600–$2,200

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