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Licensing in Florida

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

Solar panel system (installed): $18,000–$38,000

Solar inverter replacement: $900–$3,800

Home solar battery (installed): $9,000–$18,000

Solar panel removal & reinstall (for reroof): $2,500–$8,000

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