Guide
Metal building cost in Texas
What a metal building actually costs in Texas in 2026, by size and by scope, with the site costs nobody puts in the brochure number.
Metal buildings in Arlington
Commercial, industrial and residential metal buildings in Arlington and Tarrant County. About 55 minutes from Royse City.
Building here
What Arlington is like to build in
Interstate 30 and Interstate 20 cross the city with SH 360 along the east side. The General Motors assembly plant and the Great Southwest industrial area anchor the commercial side, and the stadiums sit along I-30.
Permits
City of Arlington. A large city with industrial zoning on both interstates. Plan review covers engineering and fire, and redevelopment sites bring their own review.
The ground
Eagle Ford clay on the east side, sandier Woodbine ground toward the middle and west. Expansive clay is the reason foundations here get engineered hard.
The drive
About 55 minutes from Royse City. Distance is not what decides whether we take a job. Size is.
What we build in Arlington
Commercial and industrial
Warehouses, retail strip centers, multi-tenant, flex, industrial shops, self-storage and agricultural buildings.
Barndominiums
Shop-houses and steel-framed homes on your land, priced by finish level with the allowances written down.
Specialty structures
Churches, event venues, distilleries, hangars, covered arenas, cabanas and pavilions. Priced one at a time.
Photographs and scope on every one in our projects.
Commercial pricing
Includes engineered frame, roof and wall panels, slab and foundation, doors, erection, permits and basic site grading. Dried in and usable.
| Building size | Per SF |
|---|---|
| 1,500 - 2,999 SF | $52 - $68 |
| 3,000 - 4,999 SF | $46 - $58 |
| 5,000 - 9,999 SF | $38 - $50 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 SF | $32 - $42 |
| 20,000 SF and up | $27 - $36 |
Barndominium pricing
Living area only. Finish level drives the number, not size.
| Finish level | What it is | Per SF |
|---|---|---|
| Shell, dried in | Slab, frame, roof, wall panels, windows, exterior doors. No interior. | $62 - $78 |
| Basic finish | Spray foam, HVAC, standard cabinets, LVP flooring, builder-grade fixtures. | $118 - $138 |
| Mid finish | Quality cabinets, mixed flooring, upgraded fixtures and trim. | $145 - $172 |
| High finish | Custom cabinets, stone counters, premium fixtures, custom features. | $185 - $225 |
Under 2,500 SF, add 10 percent. Fixed costs do not shrink with the house. Attached shop or garage space runs $48 - $62 per SF.
Full breakdown on the pricing page.
Is this a fit
We're probably not your builder if
- You need a repair or a service call.
- You're looking at a shed, a carport, or a kit.
- You want the steel dropped and nothing else.
We're a fit if
- You're building 1,500 SF or more of finished commercial or industrial space.
- You're building a 2,000 SF or larger home on your land.
- You want one contractor from slab to final finish.
Before you call anyone
Guide
Metal building permits in Texas
Who issues the permit, what a Texas jurisdiction actually wants to see, what changes outside city limits, and what the whole process costs in time.
Guide
What a slab actually costs
Foundation cost per square foot in Texas by loading, why Blackland clay changes the design, and why leaving the slab out of a quote makes it look cheap.
Work we have put up
Common questions
Who issues the building permit in Arlington?
City of Arlington. A large city with industrial zoning on both interstates. Plan review covers engineering and fire, and redevelopment sites bring their own review.
What is the soil like in Tarrant County and how does it affect the slab?
Eagle Ford clay on the east side, sandier Woodbine ground toward the middle and west. Expansive clay is the reason foundations here get engineered hard.
Do you actually build in Arlington?
Yes. About 55 minutes from Royse City. We take commercial, industrial and residential metal buildings in Arlington and across Tarrant County.
Nearby
We build around Arlington too
- Metal buildings in Grand PrairieDallas County
- Metal buildings in IrvingDallas County
- Metal buildings in Fort WorthTarrant County
- Metal buildings in DuncanvilleDallas County
- Metal buildings in Cedar HillDallas County
- Metal buildings in CoppellDallas County
Also in Tarrant County: Fort Worth.
All 120 towns we build in, by county.
Get a number
Building in Arlington?
Or call 469-721-0196.