Metal Building Prices in Texas
$3,600 – $216,500
Typical installed price range across all sizes and Texas counties · 2026
Estimated ranges based on 2026 market data and Texas county design requirements. Final pricing requires a dealer quote. Prices rise on the high-wind coast and fall inland.
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How much is a metal building? It depends on three things: size, what you're building (a carport costs a fraction of a shop), and your county's wind load. Below are current Texas price ranges by size and by building type — click any row for the county-by-county breakdown.
Metal building prices by size
| Size | Sq ft | Price range (installed) |
|---|---|---|
| 12×20 | 240 | $3,600 – $8,000 |
| 20×20 | 400 | $6,000 – $13,500 |
| 20×30 | 600 | $9,000 – $19,700 |
| 24×30 | 720 | $11,000 – $24,000 |
| 30×30 | 900 | $13,500 – $30,100 |
| 24×40 | 960 | $14,500 – $32,000 |
| 30×40 | 1,200 | $17,000 – $36,900 |
| 30×50 | 1,500 | $21,000 – $46,100 |
| 40×40 | 1,600 | $22,500 – $49,200 |
| 30×60 | 1,800 | $25,000 – $55,400 |
| 40×60 | 2,400 | $33,500 – $73,800 |
| 50×50 | 2,500 | $35,000 – $76,900 |
| 50×60 | 3,000 | $42,000 – $81,200 |
| 40×80 | 3,200 | $45,000 – $86,700 |
| 40×100 | 4,000 | $56,000 – $108,200 |
| 50×80 | 4,000 | $56,000 – $108,200 |
| 60×80 | 4,800 | $67,000 – $129,800 |
| 50×100 | 5,000 | $70,000 – $135,300 |
| 60×100 | 6,000 | $84,000 – $162,400 |
| 60×120 | 7,200 | $101,000 – $195,000 |
| 80×100 | 8,000 | $112,000 – $216,500 |
Metal building prices by type
| Building type | Example size | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Shop Buildings | 40×60 | $33,500 – $73,800 |
| Metal Garages | 24×30 | $11,000 – $24,000 |
| RV Garages & Covers | 30×50 | $21,000 – $46,100 |
| Metal Warehouses | 50×100 | $70,000 – $135,300 |
| Agricultural Metal Buildings | 40×80 | $45,000 – $86,700 |
| Commercial Steel Buildings | 60×100 | $84,000 – $162,400 |
| Metal Carports & Covers | 20×30 | $9,000 – $19,700 |
| Metal Barndominiums | 40×60 | $33,500 – $73,800 |
| Horse Barns & Riding Arenas | 50×100 | $70,000 – $135,300 |
| Aircraft Hangars | 60×80 | $67,000 – $129,800 |
| Metal Church Buildings | 50×100 | $70,000 – $135,300 |
| Boat Storage Buildings | 30×50 | $21,000 – $46,100 |
| Auto & Mechanic Shops | 40×60 | $33,500 – $73,800 |
| Office & Retail Buildings | 40×80 | $45,000 – $86,700 |
Metal building price FAQ
- How much do metal buildings cost in Texas?
- Across all sizes and counties, metal buildings run about $3,600 – $216,500 installed. Smaller garages start in the five figures; large commercial buildings run well into six. Your exact price depends on size, options, and your county's design wind speed.
- Why do metal building prices vary by county?
- Because the building is engineered to local building loads. Coastal, high-wind counties need a heavier, braced steel package (and windstorm certification), so the same size costs more than it does inland.
- What is the cheapest metal building?
- Small carports and single-car garages are the most affordable steel structures; enclosing and adding height or doors raises the price. See the price-by-size table below for the full range.
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