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Interior of an older Jacksonville, FL home prepped for a lead-safe renovation
By John Belizario • October 14, 2026
Lead paint and asbestos rules for a Jacksonville, FL renovation catch homeowners off guard: a pre-1978 Jacksonville home can be exempt from Florida's asbestos survey and still fully covered by the EPA lead rule. Sunshine State Professional Services — licensed Northeast Florida CGC 1526737 — breaks down the six-square-foot trigger, the 10-working-day notice, and the 2025 DEP changes. Call 904-517-2427 for a free estimate.
Licensed general contractor reviewing renovation blueprints with a homeowner in Jacksonville, FL
By John Belizario • October 12, 2026
Searching for a general contractor in Jacksonville, FL? See what the license actually covers under Florida law, what a family-owned GC offers a national chain can't, and the questions to ask before you sign. Free consultation: (904) 517-2427.
By John Belizario • October 9, 2026
Before you sign a renovation contract in Jacksonville, FL, know what belongs in it. Licensed, family-run contractor Sunshine State Professional Services breaks down the payment schedule, change order, and lien protections Florida law recommends every homeowner get in writing. Get a free estimate today.
Construction project manager reviewing renovation plans on a Jacksonville, FL job site
By John Belizario • October 7, 2026
A home renovation project manager keeps your Jacksonville remodel on schedule and on budget. See what the role covers and why Sunshine State assigns one to every job. Call (904) 517-2427.
A contractor and homeowner reviewing a construction contract together in Jacksonville, Florida
By John Belizario • October 5, 2026
Florida's contractor deposit law (Fla. Stat. § 489.126) limits what a contractor can collect upfront and sets hard permit and start-work deadlines. Licensed Jacksonville GC Sunshine State breaks down your rights and what to do if a contractor stalls.
By John Belizario • October 2, 2026
Pool resurfacing cost in Jacksonville, FL runs $6,000-$15,000 depending on size and finish. Licensed GC Sunshine State breaks down 2026 pricing, Duval County permit rules & timing. Call (904) 517-2427.
Licensed contractor reviewing building permit and blueprints for a Jacksonville, FL renovation project
By John Belizario • October 1, 2026
Florida Building Code 9th Edition takes effect December 31, 2026. See what actually changes, what a failed bill would have changed but didn't, and how the timing affects your Jacksonville renovation or addition. Licensed, family-owned GC. Free consultation: (904) 517-2427.
By John Belizario • September 30, 2026
Planning a renovation, addition, or ADU in Fernandina Beach's Old Town Historic District? Learn how the Certificate of Appropriateness process works, what's changing under the city's 2026 guideline update, and how a licensed Nassau County contractor keeps your project compliant. Free consultation: (904) 517-2427.
By John Belizario • September 29, 2026
Siding replacement cost in Jacksonville, FL runs $2.81–$7.14 per sq. ft. by material. See real local pricing, Duval County's permit rule, and how licensed, family-owned Sunshine State Pro can help. Call (904) 517-2427.
By John Belizario • September 28, 2026
Which home improvements actually pay off in Jacksonville, FL? See real 2026 cost vs. value data by project, from garage doors to ADUs, plus licensed guidance from Sunshine State Professional Services. Call (904) 517-2427.
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