METAL BUILDINGS & BARNDOMINIUMS · NORTH TEXAS

Metal Building Contractor in Fort Worth, TX

Straight answers on metal buildings and barndominiums from a North Texas general contractor with 500+ projects since 2009 — priced under a fixed-price contract.

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THE SHORT VERSION

Birdseye Construction builds metal buildings across Fort Worth and North Texas — shops, garages, barndominiums, RV storage, and commercial structures — under one fixed-price contract covering engineering, permitting, the shell, and interior finish-out. A 30x40 shell runs $95,000 to $115,000; finished barndominiums run $215,000 to $365,000.

What we build in Fort Worth

Barndominiums — living space and shop under one roof, shell and full interior finish-out.
Shops and workshops — open-span space with no interior posts, insulated or unconditioned.
Detached garages — two-car through multi-bay with lifts and workbench walls.
RV and equipment storage — tall-wall buildings sized around what actually has to fit inside.
Commercial metal buildings — warehouses, contractor yards, and light retail shells.
Agricultural and acreage buildings — equipment barns and covered storage.

Metal building costs in Fort Worth

Project	Typical Cost
Detached garage, unfinished	$30,000–$45,000
30x40 shop, insulated & wired	$50,000–$75,000
30x40x10 barndominium shell only	$95,000–$115,000
Barndominium interior finish-out	$120,000–$250,000

Land, site work, septic, water, and utility runs are separate and priced against your actual property. Every Birdseye project is a fixed price against a written scope.

Permits and engineering in Tarrant County

Metal buildings require engineered drawings, and Texas wind load requirements govern the frame design. Inside Fort Worth city limits, expect building permits and, for conditioned or plumbed structures, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits as well. On unincorporated Tarrant and Denton county land the permitting is lighter, but engineering, septic approval, and utility coordination still apply — and floodplain review matters near the creeks and river bottoms.

Birdseye carries the engineering and permitting inside the contract rather than handing a homeowner a set of drawings and a permit counter address.

Why hire a general contractor rather than a shell erector

A steel building company sells and erects a building. That is a legitimate business, and it is not the same as building a structure you will use. Slab design, drainage, insulation strategy, electrical service, interior framing, and finish-out all have to be coordinated with the shell — and when the shell company and the finish contractor are different, those decisions get made in the wrong order and cost money to unwind.

Birdseye designs the whole building, including what goes inside it, before the shell is ordered.

Serving Fort Worth, Haslet, Justin, Argyle, Decatur, Northlake, Roanoke, Keller, Saginaw, Trophy Club, and the surrounding acreage corridor. Request a fixed-price estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build a metal building in Fort Worth?

The shell typically erects quickly once the slab has cured — that speed is one of the real advantages. Engineering, permitting, and slab work come first, and any interior finish-out runs on a conventional residential schedule afterward.

Do metal buildings need permits in Fort Worth?

Inside city limits, yes. Building permits apply, plus electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for anything conditioned or plumbed. Unincorporated county land has lighter requirements but still involves engineering and utility approvals.

Can a metal building be used as a house in Texas?

Yes. A metal-framed home has to meet the same residential code requirements as any dwelling — insulation, egress, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical — which is why the interior finish-out costs what conventional construction costs.

What size metal building do I need for a shop?

30x40 is the practical starting point for real shop space with room to work around equipment. 40x60 supports multiple bays, a lift, and storage. Wall height matters as much as footprint — 12 to 16 feet if a lift or RV is involved.

Do you build on acreage outside city limits?

Yes. Much of our metal building work is on acreage in the corridor north and west of Fort Worth — Haslet, Justin, Argyle, Decatur, and Northlake — where site work, septic, and utility runs are part of the scope.

Let’s price your project

A free walkthrough and a fixed-price scope for your exact project — no pressure, no guesswork. Serving Haslet, North Fort Worth, Northlake, Westlake, Justin, Roanoke, Keller, Southlake, Trophy Club, Colleyville, and North Richland Hills.