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Cost Guide: Home builders in Orlando

What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.

Updated October 31, 2026

See Orlando's favorite home builders

Overall FavoriteBeazer Homes Gatherings® of Lake Nona
★ 4.6 · 27 (2021) reviews
Mattamy Homes - Meridian Parks
★ 4.4 · 27 (2021) reviews
Customer FavoriteLaureate Park at Lake Nona - Village Series - David Weekley Homes
★ 4.3 · 36 (2021) reviews

Before you sign

Four things to check with any business

Check the license with your state's licensing board.
Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.

For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote

Who to call

Orlando's favorite home builders

Why each one earned its label

Overall FavoriteBeazer Homes Gatherings® of Lake Nona
★ 4.6 · 27 (2021) reviews
FavoriteMattamy Homes - Meridian Parks
★ 4.4 · 27 (2021) reviews
Customer FavoriteLaureate Park at Lake Nona - Village Series - David Weekley Homes
★ 4.3 · 36 (2021) reviews
FavoriteHawks Crest Townhomes by Meritage Homes
★ 4.2 · 25 (2021) reviews
FavoriteMattamy Homes - Randal Park
★ 4.0 · 18 (2021) reviews

Local facts

Orlando, by the numbers

Official figures that shape what the job costs here.

$394,100
Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).)
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
46.9%
Homes built before 1990 (69,828 of 148,754 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).)
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
131,179
Households in Orlando (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.)
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
June 1 to November 30
Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.)
NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period
1992
Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).)
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
39.5%
Owner-occupied homes (51,828 of 131,179 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).)
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024

Questions

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?

We are still checking licenses for this list. Before you hire, look the business up on the state licensing board's website.

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.