Guide · Home builders · Orlando
Hiring Home builders in Orlando: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Orange in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- Median home value$394,100Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
- Homes built before 199046.9%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 69,828 of 148,754 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
- Households in Orlando131,179Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.
- Atlantic hurricane seasonJune 1 to November 30Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period · An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
- Median year homes were built1992Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).
- Owner-occupied homes39.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 51,828 of 131,179 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
- Orlando residents333,888Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates · July 1, 2025 · Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).
- Average summer high91.5°FSource: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals · Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Orlando International Airport (USW00012815), about 3 miles from the city center point.
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Orlando
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49.2Local Score
Beazer Homes Gatherings® of Lake Nona
No review trend yet
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46.9Local Score
Mattamy Homes - Meridian Parks
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46.9Local Score
Laureate Park at Lake Nona - Village Series - David Weekley Homes
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Hawks Crest Townhomes by Meritage HomesWinter Park · ★ 4.2 · 25 (2021) reviews44.4–no trend yet
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Mattamy Homes - Randal ParkOrlando · ★ 4.0 · 18 (2021) reviews38.4–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of home builders in Orlando calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 5 home builders for Orlando. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these home builders in Orlando has the best reviews?
Beazer Homes Gatherings® of Lake Nona has a 4.6 rating from 27 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these home builders has the most reviews?
Laureate Park at Lake Nona - Village Series - David Weekley Homes, with 36 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these home builders licensed?
5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for home builders in Orlando?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.