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 Mesquite
Commercial, industrial and residential metal buildings in Mesquite and Dallas County. 30 minutes from Royse City.
Building here
What Mesquite is like to build in
Interstate 635 and Interstate 30 frame the industrial base, with established flex and warehouse product around Town East and the rodeo grounds. Almost everything is infill, so you are tying into existing utilities and inheriting whatever is already under the slab.
Permitting
City of Mesquite Building Inspections. Fully incorporated, so effectively all work here is city permitted, with fire and civil review on commercial.
What the ground does
Blackland clay. Established industrial areas mean existing utilities and existing surprises, including old fill and abandoned lines under slabs.
Commercial pricing
| 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
| 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.
Common questions
- Who issues the building permit in Mesquite?
- City of Mesquite Building Inspections. Fully incorporated, so effectively all work here is city permitted, with fire and civil review on commercial.
- What is the soil like in Dallas County and how does it affect the slab?
- Blackland clay. Established industrial areas mean existing utilities and existing surprises, including old fill and abandoned lines under slabs.
- Do you actually build in Mesquite?
- Yes. 30 minutes from Royse City. We take commercial, industrial and residential metal buildings in Mesquite and across Dallas County.
Get a number
Building in Mesquite?
Or call 469-721-0196.