Metal Building Prices in Smith County, Texas
Installed price ranges below are engineered to Smith County's design loads — 105 mph design wind speed and 5 psf snow. Pick a size for the full breakdown.
Serving Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Troup and the rest of Smith County.
| Design wind speed | 105 mph — Inland baseline |
|---|---|
| Ground snow load | 5 psf |
| Seismic design category | B — non-governing in TX |
| TDI windstorm (WPI-8) | Not required |
| Region / county seat | East Texas · Tyler |
| Permitting office | Smith County — County Ordinances & Policies (no building permit) |
Prices by size in Smith County
| Size | Sq ft | Installed range |
|---|---|---|
| 12×20 | 240 | $3,600 – $6,500 |
| 20×20 | 400 | $6,000 – $11,000 |
| 20×30 | 600 | $9,000 – $16,000 |
| 24×30 | 720 | $11,000 – $19,500 |
| 30×30 | 900 | $13,500 – $24,500 |
| 24×40 | 960 | $14,500 – $26,000 |
| 30×40 | 1,200 | $17,000 – $30,000 |
| 30×50 | 1,500 | $21,000 – $37,500 |
| 40×40 | 1,600 | $22,500 – $40,000 |
| 30×60 | 1,800 | $25,000 – $45,000 |
| 40×60 | 2,400 | $33,500 – $60,000 |
| 50×50 | 2,500 | $35,000 – $62,500 |
| 50×60 | 3,000 | $42,000 – $66,000 |
| 40×80 | 3,200 | $45,000 – $70,500 |
| 40×100 | 4,000 | $56,000 – $88,000 |
| 50×80 | 4,000 | $56,000 – $88,000 |
| 60×80 | 4,800 | $67,000 – $105,500 |
| 50×100 | 5,000 | $70,000 – $110,000 |
| 60×100 | 6,000 | $84,000 – $132,000 |
| 60×120 | 7,200 | $101,000 – $158,500 |
| 80×100 | 8,000 | $112,000 – $176,000 |
Estimated range based on 2026 market data and Smith County design requirements. Final pricing requires a dealer quote.
Building in Smith County
Smith County carries an ASCE 7-22 design wind speed of 105 mph (Risk Category II), which is near the Texas inland baseline. A standard engineered metal building meets this with typical bracing and anchor-bolt spacing, so wind adds little or nothing to the base price here — the frame you'd order for most of North and Central Texas.
Foundation & slab in Smith County
Steel is only half the job — the concrete under it is the other half. East Texas soils are typically sandy loam over clay in the Piney Woods, with good drainage but variable bearing. A standard reinforced slab usually works; confirm bearing on softer, sandier lots. The slab range shown in the estimator is a Texas-typical figure; your final number depends on a soils report and the local ready-mix price.