Detached garage cost in Orlando, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $26,000 – $52,300
- Per sq ft
- $45 – $90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #238
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a detached garage in the Orlando area: $26,000 to $52,300 for 576 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.92 an hour in the Orlando area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Orlando, FL, standard level
$33,900 to $44,400
About $58.50 to $76.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $23,600 |
| Labor | $15,600 | $20,400 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $33,900 | $44,400 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Orlando, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $20,800 | $27,700 | 53% |
| Labor | $12,000 | $18,000 | $24,000 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 1% |
| Total | $26,000 | $39,100 | $52,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Orlando number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.92 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Orlando is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Orlando is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $21,600 nationally becomes $20,800 here (midpoint, 576 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.4: $150 to $510.
Related projects, priced for Orlando
Jobs that often go together with detached garage are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Orlando wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and home addition lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,400 | −13% |
Orlando: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Orlando. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$26,000 to $36,500
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$33,900 to $44,400
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$41,800 to $52,300
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $10,900 – $15,400 | $14,300 – $18,700 | $17,600 – $22,100 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $26,000 – $36,500 | $33,900 – $44,400 | $41,800 – $52,300 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $32,500 – $45,600 | $42,300 – $55,400 | $52,100 – $65,200 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $40,600 – $56,900 | $52,800 – $69,100 | $65,100 – $81,400 |
Detached garage: what moves the price in Orlando
Garage apartments
A garage with living space is a different project: HomeGuide puts them at $80,000-$300,000.
Permits
You need a permit for a detached garage: $150-$500 on average, with separate electrical or plumbing permits if those are involved.
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
Who does the work: Orlando trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 5 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Orlando the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.92 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.13 and $28.25 an hour. About 5,360 work in the metro. That is 38.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $19.66 an hour, which is 13% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.62 and $22.55 an hour. BLS counts 12,290 of them working in the area, 87.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.98 an hour, 16% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $21.09 and $27.33 an hour. About 2,120 work in the metro. That is 15.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.43 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.75 and $28.78 an hour. BLS counts 6,970 of them working in the area, 49.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.74 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.54 and $28.59 an hour. About 2,650 work in the metro. That is 18.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $930. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 3.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford has 1,411,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 20th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.13 | $23.92 | $28.25 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $21.09 | $22.98 | $27.33 | $27.41 | 0.84 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.62 | $19.66 | $22.55 | $22.66 | 0.87 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.75 | $24.43 | $28.78 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $18.54 | $22.74 | $28.59 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
How Orlando compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 576 sq ft range from $38,100 to $39,500 across Orlando and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando, FLthis page | $26,000 – $52,300 | $39,100 | |
| Lakeland, FL40 miles | $25,600 – $51,400 | $38,500 | −2% |
| Palm Bay, FL40 miles | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +1% |
| Deltona, FL50 miles | $25,800 – $51,900 | $38,800 | −1% |
| Ocala, FL65 miles | $25,400 – $50,900 | $38,100 | −3% |
| Sebastian, FL70 miles | $26,300 – $52,700 | $39,500 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $26,700 – $53,600 | $40,100 | +3% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Orlando ranks #238 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Orlando is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $27,800 – $55,900 | $41,800 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $26,600 – $53,300 | $39,900 | +2% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $26,500 – $53,200 | $39,900 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $26,700 – $53,600 | $40,100 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,500 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $25,600 – $51,400 | $38,500 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Orlando against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $26,600 – $53,300 | $39,900 | +2% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $26,700 – $53,700 | $40,200 | +3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $32,900 – $66,000 | $49,500 | +26% |
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $29,300 – $58,900 | $44,100 | +13% |
The best months for detached garage in Orlando
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Orlando Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Orlando are October through May: 8 of 12. Outside them, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in June, July, August and September, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Orlando gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (8.1 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 110 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72 | 50 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 52 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 79 | 56 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 84 | 61 | 2.6 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 66 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 72 | 8.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 7.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 74 | 7.7 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 72 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Oct | 85 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 78 | 58 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 53 | 2.5 | Workable |
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Detached garage in Orlando: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Orlando?
For 576 sq ft, expect $26,000 to $52,300 in the Orlando area. A standard-spec job lands at $33,900 to $44,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Orlando?
About $45 to $90 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $150 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Orlando or Lakeland?
Lakeland is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $38,500, which is 2% less than Orlando ($39,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Orlando?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $18,000 out of $39,100. Materials are 53% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Orlando?
$32,500 to $65,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Orlando?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $510 for fees in the Orlando area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Orlando expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Florida?
Orlando is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($40,100 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Orlando?
The BLS median is $23.92 an hour in the Orlando area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.13 to $28.25.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Orlando?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $26,000 to $36,500 and premium work $41,800 to $52,300. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+When is the best time to build a detached garage in Orlando?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. February and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Detached garage near Orlando
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).