Agricultural metal buildings in Texas cost $15–$40 per square foot for the shell, or $35–$75 per square foot fully finished. Most Hill Country counties require a permit even on ag-exempt land. Construction runs 6–14 weeks. TMB Construction builds agricultural metal buildings across Burnet County and the Hill Country — call 830-289-3852 for a free estimate.
If you own land in the Texas Hill Country and you're researching agricultural metal buildings, you've got real questions that deserve real, local answers — not generic content written for someone in Ohio. In our 7+ years building across Burnet, Marble Falls, Lampasas, Kingsland, and Liberty Hill, we've heard the same questions repeatedly: What does it actually cost? Do I need a permit on ag-exempt land? What gauge steel holds up to Hill Country hail and heat? This resource compiles the most common questions property owners ask us about agricultural metal buildings in Texas, answered with the specificity and honesty you need to make a smart decision. Whether you're planning a hay barn on Highway 29, an equipment shed off RR 2341, or a multi-use livestock facility near Lake LBJ, the answers below reflect real projects, real Burnet County permitting experience, and real Hill Country conditions — including the 96°F summer highs, spring hail season from March through May, and the occasional hard freeze in December through February that can catch unprepared structures off guard. Call TMB Construction at 830-289-3852 for a free estimate tailored to your property.