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🔧 FL Commercial Kitchen Plumbing

Cost Guide • Compliance Reference • Checklist

Step 1 of 4
What service do you need?
🏗️ New Kitchen Build-Out / Construction
🔨 Renovation / System Upgrade
🪣 Grease Trap Install or Service
🔄 Backflow Prevention Inspection
🚨 Emergency Repair
Step 2 of 4
Kitchen size / scope?
Small Under 500 sq ft / commissary
🍔 Medium 500–1,000 sq ft / casual dining
🍽️ Large 1,000–2,000 sq ft / full service
🏨 Enterprise 2,000+ sq ft / hotel / institutional
Step 3 of 4
Business type?
🍽️ Full-Service Restaurant
🍟 Fast Food / QSR
🍺 Bar / Brewery / Nightclub
🥐 Bakery / Cafe / Coffee Shop
📦 Ghost Kitchen / Commissary
Step 4 of 4
FL Region?
🌴 South FL Miami / Broward / Palm Beach
Tampa Bay Area
🌉 Jacksonville / NE FL
🌊 SW FL Naples / Fort Myers
🏖️ Panhandle Pensacola / Panama City
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Commercial Plumbing Cost Estimate
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Includes labor, materials, permit fees, and FL Division of Hotels & Restaurants inspection compliance.
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FL Law: Licensing & Permits
Commercial kitchen plumbing requires a FL-licensed CFC plumber, FL Building permit, and FL Division of Hotels & Restaurants (DBPR) approval before opening. Grease traps must be sized per FL Rule 61C-1.004.
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3-Compartment Sink Rule
FL DBPR (Rule 61C-4.010) requires a 3-compartment sink with hot/cold supply and indirect drain for all FL food service operations — this alone costs $800–2,500 installed and must be permitted.
🌴 FL Commercial Kitchen: 5 Key Facts
📋 FL Commercial Kitchen Plumbing Requirements
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🪣 FL Grease Trap Pumping by County
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FL DBPR CLOSURE RISK
Plumbing violations are among the top 3 reasons FL restaurants receive closure orders. A failed backflow test or unserviced grease trap can trigger immediate suspension of your food service license. Violations are public record on FL's restaurant inspection database.
New Restaurant Checklist (FL)
Before your DBPR pre-opening inspection, you need: (1) FL building permit issued + finaled for all plumbing, (2) grease trap serviced and pumping contract in place, (3) backflow preventer tested and certified, (4) all sinks installed per DBPR layout approval. Your CFC plumber should walk you through all four.
✅ Commercial Kitchen Compliance Checklist
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FL Commercial Plumbing Permits
All commercial kitchen plumbing requires a FL building permit. The permit process includes plan review (1–4 weeks), installation, and final inspection. Operating a commercial kitchen with open or uninspected permits is a DBPR violation.
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Florida Quick Answers

How much does commercial kitchen cost in Florida?

On this page, Florida commercial kitchen estimates run about $800-$2,500, depending on home size, materials, and project scope. Use the calculator above for a Florida-specific estimate.

What affects the price?

Pricing depends on the size and layout of your home, the materials and fixtures you choose, your Florida region and local labor rates, and permit fees. Work that is more complex or harder to access generally costs more.

Can I DIY this, or should I hire a licensed plumber?

In Florida, minor maintenance may be DIY, but anything beyond that generally calls for a licensed plumber, and many jobs require a permit and inspection. When a permit, or your main water or drain lines are involved, hire a Florida-licensed plumber.

Does homeowners insurance cover it?

It depends on the cause and your specific policy. Sudden, accidental damage is more often covered than gradual wear-and-tear or maintenance - confirm the details with your insurer.

How long does it take?

Timelines depend on scope - many routine jobs take a few hours to a day, while larger projects run longer. Your licensed plumber can confirm after assessing your home.

Plan with confidence

Planning estimate, not a quote — confirm with a licensed Florida plumber. Confidence is qualitative: ranges reflect this page’s Florida assumptions, not a guaranteed price.

Key assumptions

Estimates on this page are Florida-specific and reflect Commercial Kitchen for typical Florida homes.

From this page: On this page, Florida commercial kitchen estimates run about $800-$2,500, depending on home size, materials, and project scope. Use the calculator above for a Florida-specific estimate.

Your actual cost depends on your home's condition, layout, and local labor and permit rates.

Factors that raise or lower cost

From this page: Pricing depends on the size and layout of your home, the materials and fixtures you choose, your Florida region and local labor rates, and permit fees. Work that is more complex or harder to access generally costs more.

Generally raises cost: harder access, older homes, added permits and inspections, premium fixtures or materials, and emergency or after-hours work.

Generally lowers cost: easy access, bundling several items in one visit, standard fixtures, and off-peak scheduling.

Preparation checklist

  • Clear access to the work area and locate your main and fixture shut-off valves.
  • Check with your county or city building department (AHJ) on whether a permit and inspection are required.
  • Note the make, model, or measurements of existing fixtures and pipe materials.
  • Get the scope, total price, warranty, and cleanup terms in writing before work starts.
  • Verify the plumber holds an active Florida license and carries insurance.

Questions to ask your plumber

  • Are you licensed and insured in Florida, and who pulls the permit?
  • Is the quote itemized for parts, labor, permit fees, and disposal?
  • What could change the final price once the work begins?
  • What warranty covers the parts and the labor?
  • How long will the job take, and will my water be shut off?
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Last reviewed: July 1, 2026 (US Eastern)

Reviewed by the FL Plumbing Tools editorial team.

Sources: Florida plumbing cost research and Florida Building Code / local authority-having-jurisdiction (AHJ) permit references.

Florida reference: Estimates and guidance reflect Florida labor rates, permitting, hard water, humidity, and coastal conditions.

Updates: Reviewed periodically and updated as Florida codes, permit fees, and market rates change.