Metal buildings in Texas cost $15–$45/sq ft for a shell or $60–$120/sq ft fully finished. Most require a county building permit ($150–$400 in Burnet County). Timelines run 6–16 weeks. TMB Construction serves the Hill Country with no subcontractors for core work — call 830-289-3852 for a free estimate.
If you're searching for a metal building contractor in Central Texas, you deserve straight answers — not runaround estimates or vague timelines. Metal buildings have become one of the most popular construction choices across the Texas Hill Country, from agricultural barns and equipment storage on rural ranches off US-281, to fully finished barndominiums and commercial shops in fast-growing markets like Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Navigating costs, permits, material choices, and contractor selection can feel overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with Burnet County's specific code requirements, our region's notorious hail season (March–May), and summer temperatures that regularly push 96°F and above. TMB Construction (formerly Torres Metal Buildings) has spent 7+ years building metal structures across Burnet, Marble Falls, Kingsland, Lampasas, Horseshoe Bay, and beyond. We're a licensed, insured, family-owned contractor with an A+ BBB rating and 4.9 stars across 47+ Google reviews. This FAQ resource is built from the real questions our clients ask us every week — with specific costs, code references, timelines, and Hill Country expertise baked into every answer.