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Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information from Joint Venture (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 2,761,081
Net income	133,052
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	45,236
Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.	$ 87,816
Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock	$ 2.59

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