Metal garage buyer’s guide
Everything to decide before you buy a metal garage in Florida: size, wall height, doors, foundation, wind rating and permits, with real installed prices from our 2026 list.
Garages from $6,990 installed
Work through them in order
From our 2026 price list
Wind ratings, doors and permits
Built and installed by our crews
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A metal garage is one of the best-value buildings you can put on a Florida property. However, the price you see online only tells part of the story. Wall height, door ratings, the foundation and the permit all change what you pay and how the building holds up in a storm.
This guide walks through each decision in order. Along the way, compare our metal garage packages, check installed prices, and size your walls with the height calculator. We install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward, and permitting assistance is included with every order.
The short version
Since each choice affects the next one, work from top to bottom.
01
First, decide what goes inside, plus room to open doors and walk around.
02
Next, set legs at least 1′ taller than your tallest door.
03
Then choose the roll-up door size, wind rating and placement, plus walk-in doors and windows.
04
After that, pick a vertical roof for Florida rain and wind.
05
Also choose a concrete slab, stem wall, asphalt or ground.
06
In addition, add insulation, wainscot, colors or lean-tos.
07
Finally, handle engineering, the permit, HOA approval and site prep.
Shortcut
Alternatively, our garage packages already make these choices for you.
Step 1 and 2
Because garages need more room than carports, plan space to open car doors, walk around and store tools.
| Use | Size (W × L) | Legs | Roll-up door |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 car | 12′–18′ × 21′–26′ | 8′–9′ | 8′ × 7′–8′ |
| 2 cars | 20′–24′ × 26′–31′ | 9′–10′ | 9′–10′ × 8′, or two 9′ × 8′ |
| 3 cars | 26′–30′ × 26′–31′ | 9′–10′ | Three 9′ × 8′ |
| Workshop | 24′–30′ × 31′–41′ | 10′–12′ | 10′ × 10′ |
| RV or boat | 14′–18′ × 36′–51′ | 13′–14′ | 12′ × 12′–14′ |
Need a car lift inside? Plan 12′ legs or more. Not sure about height? Try our carport height calculator.
Step 3
Your door is the weak point in a storm. For that reason, in Florida it usually needs to be wind-rated, and on the coast often impact-rated.
Budget
from $750
6′ × 6′ to 10′ × 10′. However, it is not wind-rated, so it only suits inland areas where code allows.
Most common
from $1,325
Certified door, 8′ × 8′ to 18′ × 14′. Chain hoist on doors larger than 10′ × 10′.
Heavy duty
from $1,425
In addition, it has heavier guides and a wind bar, up to 20′ × 18′, with a chain hoist on every size.
Coastal
from $1,600
As a result of stricter codes, it is required in many coastal counties and on all stem-wall buildings.
| Other openings | Standard | Impact-rated |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in door (36″ × 80″) | $300 | $600 |
| Window (30″ × 30″) | $200 | $590 |
| Colored roll-up door | +$275 per door | +$275 per door |
Very large roll-up doors (14′ tall or 16′ wide and up) need a lift on site to install.
Step 4 and 5
Real prices
Fully enclosed packages with vertical roof and siding, the doors listed and professional installation.
| Package | Size · Legs | Doors | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-car | 12′ × 21′ · 9′ | 8′ × 8′ wind-rated + walk-in | $6,990 |
| Two-car | 24′ × 26′ · 9′ | 10′ × 8′ wind-rated + walk-in | $10,560 |
| Two-car, two doors | 24′ × 26′ · 9′ | Two 9′ × 8′ wind-rated + walk-in | $12,360 |
| RV garage | 18′ × 41′ · 14′ | 12′ × 12′ wind-rated + walk-in | $14,865 |
| Workshop | 24′ × 36′ · 12′ | 10′ × 10′ wind-rated, walk-in, 2 windows | $15,350 |
Engineering, permit fees, sales tax and concrete are extra. Coastal areas and stem walls may require impact-rated doors, which cost more.
Step 7
Nearly every Florida garage needs a permit. Therefore, we handle the paperwork while you get the site ready.
Sealed drawings for the design wind speed at your address.
Slab poured to the engineered size, clear access and utilities marked.
Avoid these
In that case, you may be able to enclose it into a garage instead of starting over.
Keep reading
FAQ
Fully enclosed, installed packages start at $6,990 for a 12′ × 21′ one-car garage and $10,560 for a 24′ × 26′ two-car garage. A 24′ × 36′ workshop with 12′ legs starts at $15,350 and an 18′ × 41′ RV garage at $14,865. Engineering, permit fees, sales tax and concrete are extra.
For one car, 12′ to 18′ wide by 21′ to 26′ long. For two cars, 20′ to 24′ wide by 26′ to 31′ long. For a workshop, 24′ to 30′ wide by 31′ to 41′ long. Add length for a workbench or storage along the back wall.
Plan legs at least 1′ taller than your tallest door. 9′ legs fit an 8′ tall door; 10′ to 12′ legs suit a 10′ tall door or a workshop; 14′ legs suit an RV door.
In most of Florida, the roll-up door on a metal garage needs to be wind-rated. Design wind speeds in the counties we serve run from about 115 to 170 mph, and many coastal counties and all stem-wall buildings need impact-rated doors. We match the door to your wind zone and foundation during engineering. Approved products are listed on the Florida Product Approval site.
A concrete slab is the best choice for a garage. Stem walls raise the building but require impact-rated doors. Asphalt works with special anchors. Your engineering specifies the anchors for your foundation and wind zone.
Almost always. Florida cities and counties treat garages as accessory structures that need a building permit. We prepare the sealed engineering and file the permit for you.
Permitting is usually the longest step and varies by city and county. Once the permit is issued and the slab is ready, most garages install in one to a few days.
We do not sell kits. Every garage is built by our crews to the approved engineering, which is what inspectors check, and installation is included in the price.
Tell us the size, doors and your address. We will send a written quote with engineering, permits, delivery and installation spelled out.
Prices from the Carports Anywhere 2026 price list (revised July 16, 2026). Prices subject to change; your written quote is final. Licensed Florida contractor CGC1540551.
Tell us where you’re building, and we’ll walk you through the next steps – no obligation, no pressure.
P.S. — There are smart ways to get more from your building budget. We’ll help you find the right options.
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