By Brandon “Sgt. Nash” Nash — Nash Legacy Homes LLC Veteran-Owned • Family Built • Disciplined Craftsmanship

Important Note Before We Begin — These Prices Are LABOR ONLY

These numbers reflect **actual 2025 labor costs** charged by trim carpenters in Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. These prices **do NOT** include:

• Builder markup
• Cost-plus fees
• Materials
• Delivery/fuel
• Painting
• Cleanup
• Warranty

Most builders add:

✔ 10–25% labor markup

✔ 12–20% cost■plus management fee

This guide provides **raw labor numbers** before builder adjustments.

1.  Factors That Control Trim Costs in Florida

1. Materials

Costs rose sharply in 2024–2025.

1. Labor

Florida finish-carpentry labor demand is high.

Home Conditions

Remodels cost more than new builds.

2.  Updated 2025 Labor Rates (Citrus • Hernando • Pasco)

Baseboards

Citrus: $3.50–$5.00 / LF Hernando: $4.00–$5.50 / LF Pasco: $4.50–$6.00 / LF

Door Casing

Citrus: $2.50–$3.50 / LF Hernando: $2.75–$3.75 / LF Pasco: $3.00–$4.25 / LF

Pre-Hung Doors Citrus: $150–$220 Hernando: $165–$240 Pasco: $180–$260

Crown Molding

Citrus: $6.00–$9.00 / LF Hernando: $6.50–$10.00 / LF Pasco: $7.50–$12.00 / LF

Shoe Molding

$1.25–$2.50 / LF

3.  Updated 2025 Material Costs

MDF: $1.30–$2.00 / LF

Pine: $2.00–$3.50 / LF Poplar: $3.00–$4.75 / LF PVC: $2.25–$3.75 / LF

4.  Real Trim Cost Examples (2025)

1,800 sq ft Citrus County Home

Labor: $4,200–$5,800 Materials: $1,200–$1,900 Total: $5,400–$7,700

2,400 sq ft Pasco High-End Home

Labor: $6,500–$9,800 Materials: $1,700–$2,800 Total: $8,200–$12,600

Older Hernando Remodel

Labor: $5,000–$10,000+

Materials: $1,100–$2,000 Total: $6,100–$12,000+

5.  Code Considerations in Florida

• Door clearance requirements
• Stair riser code (max 3/8” variation)
• Fire-block access

6.  Veteran’s Final Word on Craftsmanship

I bring military discipline into every home I build. Straight lines, tight joints, clean finishes — that’s craftsmanship. My father’s 40+ years in the trade and my Army background ensure that Nash Legacy Homes builds with precision, pride, and integrity.

Useful Active Links

Florida Building Code Online: https://codes.iccsafe.org

Florida Product Approval Search: https://floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx

Homewyse Crown Molding Cost Guide: https://www.homewyse.com/services/cost_to_install_crown_molding.html