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50×80 Pole Barn Cost in Cape Coral–Fort Myers, FL (2026)

A 50×80 pole barn in Cape Coral–Fort Myers, FL costs about $109,505 turnkey in 2026 ($27.38 per sq. ft.). Here's the itemized breakdown of materials, site prep and labor, using local crew rates.

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50×80 ft, 16 ft walls (4,000 sq. ft.)

What does the $9.99 spec sheet add? ↓
Materials-Only Kit
$39,513
Delivered lumber, trusses, metal panels & hardware
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Concrete Slab & Site Prep
$29,215
Grading, forms, rebar & poured concrete floor
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$109,505
$27.38 per sq. ft.
Complete build with a local licensed crew, materials & slab
= All rows below, installed price

Prices updated Oct 2026

A fair bid from a local builder in Cape Coral–Fort Myers, FL should land between $93,079 and $131,406, about 15% below to 20% above this estimate. Quotes for the same building can vary widely, so get 3 quotes on the same spec. If one is outside this range, ask what it includes or leaves out.

Reference wind speed for this area: 154 mph (ASCE Hazard Tool value at the principal city, not a design value). Wind values here are reference figures for pricing. Confirm the design wind speed with your local building department or engineer.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Site grading & building padLaser-leveled pad 2 ft past the walls, compacted fill4,536 sq ft$1,977$2,783$5,712
24" standard concrete slab3,500 PSI ready-mix, #4 rebar 18" grid, vapor barrier, forms52.8 cu yd$10,993$8,593$23,503
36×6 treated posts, girts & framing lumber34 posts × 20 ft (.60 CCA ground-contact), 2×6 girts at 2 ft incl. gable girts, 2×8 treated skirt board34 posts + 2,240 lf$8,414$11,253$23,600
450' engineered roof trusses & purlins21 trusses at 4 ft on center, high-wind allowance, 2×4 purlins at 2 ft (30 rows)21 trusses + 2,460 lf$11,542$6,547$21,707
529-ga metal roof & wall panels + trimPainted steel panels, ridge cap, corner/door/base trim, closures87.9 squares$11,320$5,171$19,789
6Overhead & walk doorsDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
7Screws, hardware & condensation barrierDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
8Permit, stamped drawings & deliveryDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
Turnkey total$54,759$36,496$109,505

The totals above already include every row, including the 🔒 rows. The $9.99 spec sheet lists them item by item with quantities.

What do these terms mean?
  • Turnkey total: materials, site work and a crew to build it, all in one number.
  • 29-ga metal: the steel panel thickness (a lower gauge number is thicker).
  • .60 CCA posts: treated posts rated to go in the ground.
  • Purlins and girts: boards across the roof and walls that the metal panels screw into.
  • PSI: a concrete strength rating.
  • #4 rebar: ½-inch steel bar laid in a grid inside the concrete.
  • Vapor barrier: plastic sheeting under the slab that keeps ground moisture out.

Prices use 2026 material costs and typical local crew rates. Site work, custom options and material price swings can move your final price.

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  • A full itemized takeoff: panel cut lengths, trim, a fastener schedule, lumber counts and concrete yards, with the spacing rule and source for each line

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Common questions

How much does a 50×80 Pole Barn cost in Cape Coral–Fort Myers, FL?

About $109,505 fully built by a local crew in 2026, or roughly $39,513 for the materials kit alone. Most fair bids land between $93,079 and $131,406.

What drives the price up or down?

Site prep (slope, soil, driveway access), floor choice, doors and insulation, and local labor rates. Lumber and steel prices also move a few percent a year.

Do I need a permit?

Permit requirements vary by county and city. Check with your county or city building office before you build.

How do I make sure I'm getting a fair quote?

Get at least 3 itemized bids for the same spec. Compare them line by line against this breakdown and ask about anything far above or below it.

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