Serving Lakeland, FL · Polk County

Metal Garages in Lakeland — Built the Right Way

Q: How much does a garage cost in Lakeland, FL?

In the Lakeland area, our garages typically range from $5,500 – $22,000. The final price depends on size, roof style, wall options, and any add-ons like garage doors or windows. Use the estimator above for an instant ballpark, or call us at (863) 616-3145 for an exact quote.

Q: Do you install garages in Lakeland and Polk County?

Yes — we serve Lakeland and all of Polk County, including nearby communities like Plant City, Winter Haven, Brandon. Our crew is local to Central and South Florida so turnaround is fast.

Q: What size garage do most Lakeland homeowners choose?

In the Lakeland area, the most popular sizes are 18 ft and 20 ft wide. Suburban lots typically work best with our standard 20–24 ft wide configurations.

Q: Do I need a permit for a garage in Polk County, FL?

Permit requirements in Polk County depend on the structure size and whether it's enclosed. We can advise you based on your specific property when you call. Many open carports under a certain threshold are permit-exempt, while enclosed buildings over 100–150 sq ft typically require a permit.

Q: How does Lakeland's weather affect what I should build?

Hurricane-season protection and daily sun damage prevention is a key factor for Lakeland builds. We always recommend vertical roofing for enclosed buildings in this area, and our structures are wind-rated to Florida code. For I-4 Corridor properties, we build for sustained winds and heavy rainfall as standard.

Q: What colors are available?

We offer 12 standard colors including charcoal, clay, red, white, green, brown, and galvalume (raw steel). Custom color matching is available — ask us.

Q: What does the 20-year rust warranty cover?

The warranty covers structural rust and corrosion on the steel frame and panels. If rust causes structural failure within 20 years under normal conditions, we fix it — no games.

Serving Lakeland and Polk County. Built to Florida wind codes, delivered and installed by our own crew — not a subcontractor.

Serving Lakeland and surrounding communities including Plant City and Winter Haven.

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Serving Lakeland and All of Polk County

Our crew delivers and installs garagess directly to your property in Lakeland — whether you're on a residential lot, a rural acreage, or a commercial site.

We also serve nearby communities: Plant City, Winter Haven, Brandon, Tampa, and beyond. No extra delivery fee for most Polk County locations.

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I-4 Corridor · Polk County, FL · ZIP 33801

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What Makes Our Garages the Right Choice in Lakeland

Our steel garages come fully enclosed with garage doors, windows, and walk-in doors. One-car to six-car configurations built to your specs and Florida wind codes.

Enclosed on all four sides

Includes garage door openings (doors optional)

Walk-in door standard

Window packages available

Concrete estimate available

One-car to six-car configurations

Garage Specifications

Standard Config12×20, 18×20, 20×20, 24×24

Frame14-gauge steel

Garage DoorsOptional add-on — $750 ea.

Walk-in DoorIncluded — $450 ea. additional

WindowsOptional — $250 ea.

Warranty20-year rust warranty

Price Range$5,500 – $22,000

Why Lakeland Property Owners Choose Steel

Fully secure vehicle and equipment storage
Higher resale value than detached wood garages
Built to Florida wind codes
Faster and cheaper than traditional construction
20-year rust warranty

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Recent Garages Projects

Real installs across Lakeland and surrounding areas. Every build is custom — yours will be too.

Workshop · 24×30

Vertical Roof

Garage · 20×20

Box Eave

Carport · 18×20

Vertical Roof

Barn · 30×40

Vertical Roof

RV Cover · 14×20

Regular Roof

Metal Building · 40×60

Vertical Roof

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What Lakeland Area Customers Say

500+ builds across Florida. Real reviews from real property owners.

"Running a vegetable farm means equipment sitting out in the Florida sun all day. The equipment shed Tidewater built has already saved me three times its cost in repair bills."

"Own a few rental properties. Had Tidewater put carports on two of them. Tenants renew more often when there's covered parking. Smart investment."

"I manage a horse farm and needed a barn that would actually hold up to Florida summers. Two years in, not a single issue. Worth every penny."

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We offer multiple financing paths so you can get your structure built now — and pay comfortably over time. $5,500 – $22,000 range. Monthly payments well under $200 for most builds.

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