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Licensing in Florida

Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (DBPR / CILB (CPC)). 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)

Pool pump replacement (variable-speed): $1,200–$2,800

Pool heater (heat pump): $3,000–$6,500

Pool resurfacing: $4,500–$12,000

New in-ground pool (build): $55,000–$110,000

Pool leak detection: $250–$700

Salt cell replacement: $500–$1,600

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