Metal Building Contractor in Decatur, TX
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Birdseye Construction builds metal buildings in Decatur, TX and across Wise County — shops, equipment barns, garages, barndominiums, and RV storage — under one fixed-price contract covering engineering, permitting, the shell, and interior finish-out. A 30x40x10 shell runs $95,000 to $115,000 installed.
Building in Decatur and Wise County
Decatur sits at the center of Wise County’s agricultural and acreage market, west of the Alliance corridor. Property here is larger, deed restrictions are lighter or absent, and owners generally need working buildings rather than decorative ones — equipment barns, shops, hay storage, and increasingly barndominiums as people build on land rather than in subdivisions.
Much of the county is unincorporated, which changes the permitting picture significantly compared with building inside Fort Worth.
What we build
- Shops and workshops — clear-span space with no interior posts, insulated or unconditioned.
- Barndominiums — shell and full residential finish-out under one contract.
- Equipment and hay barns — open-sided or enclosed, sized around the equipment.
- Detached garages — two-car through multi-bay with lifts.
- RV and trailer storage — tall-wall buildings sized around what has to fit.
- Shop with living quarters — living and working space under one roof, properly separated.
Costs
| 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 well, and utility runs are separate and priced against your actual property. On Wise County acreage those items are frequently a larger share of the total than they would be on a serviced lot.
Permitting in Wise County
On unincorporated Wise County land, a building permit is generally not required — Texas counties largely cannot enforce a building code. What does apply: septic permitting through the county, floodplain development review where the property sits in a mapped flood zone, and driveway access approval where a new approach meets a county road.
Inside Decatur city limits, standard building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits apply.
Engineering is standard practice either way. Texas wind load governs the frame, and lenders and insurers routinely want stamped drawings regardless of whether anyone inspects them.
Why a general contractor rather than a shell erector
Slab design, drainage, insulation strategy, electrical service, interior framing, and finish-out all have to be coordinated with the shell. When the shell company and the finish contractor are different, those decisions get made in the wrong order. Birdseye designs the whole building, including the interior, before the shell is ordered — and carries engineering, the building, and the finish-out under one fixed-price contract.
Serving Decatur, Wise County, Justin, Argyle, Haslet, Northlake, Roanoke, and Fort Worth. Request a fixed-price estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a metal building in Wise County?
On unincorporated land, generally no building permit, because Texas counties largely cannot enforce a building code. Septic permitting, floodplain review, and driveway access approvals still apply. Inside Decatur city limits, standard permits apply.
Do you build on acreage outside Decatur?
Yes — acreage work across Wise County is a significant share of what we do, including site work, septic coordination, and utility runs as part of the project scope.
How much does a shop building cost in Decatur?
A 30x40 shop insulated and wired typically runs $50,000 to $75,000 installed. A bare unfinished garage-scale building starts around $30,000. Site work on raw acreage is separate and priced against the property.
Can you build a barndominium in Wise County?
Yes, and it is common here. A 30x40x10 shell runs $95,000 to $115,000, and interior finish-out with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC runs $120,000 to $250,000 depending on finish level.
Do you handle septic and water well coordination?
We coordinate them as part of the project. Septic requires county permitting and sizing for the intended use, and a water well is its own contractor and timeline — both are sequenced into the schedule rather than left to the owner.
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.
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