The 7 Most Popular Metal Building Sizes in Texas (And What Each One Costs in 2025)

Homeowners • Ranchers • Business Owners • East Texas Buyers

If you’re planning a metal building in Texas, one of the first questions you’ll have is:

“What size metal building do I need — and how much does it cost?”

Good news: after building thousands of shops, barns, garages, and commercial structures across East Texas, we know exactly which sizes people buy the most — and why.

Below are the seven most popular metal building sizes in Texas, along with their average 2025 pricing, real-world uses, and what makes each size so effective.

⭐ 1. 30×40 Metal Building

Best for: Home shops, small businesses, hobby spaces

Avg 2025 Cost: $28,000 – $45,000 (shell + slab)

The 30×40 is one of the most versatile buildings in Texas.Big enough for real work — small enough for most properties.

Common uses:

• Tool shop

• Side-by-side + lawn equipment storage

• Car garage

• Welding shop

• Small home business

• Hunting camp storage

⭐ 2. 24×30 Metal Garage

Best for: Garages, small shops, storage

Avg 2025 Cost: $16,000 – $27,000

Perfect for homeowners wanting an affordable garage or workshop.

Common uses:

• One-car garage

• Motorcycle/ATV storage

• Lawn equipment shed

• Small workshop

Great budget-friendly option.

⭐ 3. 40×60 Metal Shop

Best for: Ranchers, large shops, equipment storage

Avg 2025 Cost: $55,000 – $95,000

This is the #1 seller in Texas.

Why people love it:✔ Massive interior space✔ Easy add-ons (lean-tos, porches, interior rooms)✔ Ideal ceiling height for lifts✔ Fits tractors, trucks, and trailers

Common uses:

• Fabrication shop

• Ranch shop

• Equipment storage

• Barndo shell

⭐ 4. 50×60 Metal Building

Best for: Commercial shops, larger ranch operations

Avg 2025 Cost: $70,000 – $115,000

A great middle ground between a large shop and a small warehouse.

Common uses:

• Contractor shops

• Heavy equipment storage

• Farm/ranch headquarters

• Small industrial workspaces

⭐ 5. 50×80 Metal Building

Best for: Large commercial + industrial setups

Avg 2025 Cost: $115,000 – $185,000

If you need serious interior space — this is the power option.

Common uses:

• Manufacturing

• Distribution storage

• Multi-bay shops

• Commercial fleets

• Warehouse operations

⭐ 6. 60×80 or 60×100 Building

Best for: Big ranches, industrial companies, event spaces

Avg 2025 Cost:

• 60×80: $140,000 – $240,000+

• 60×100: $180,000 – $300,000+

These are massive, high-capacity buildings for serious operations.

Common uses:

• Indoor equipment warehouse

• Hay barns

• Event centers

• Equestrian arenas

• Church expansion buildings

⭐ 7. 40×75 Barndominium Shell

Best for: Barndo living + shop/garage combos

Avg 2025 Cost (shell only): $85,000 – $160,000

One of the most popular Texas home layouts:

• Home on one side

• Shop or garage on the other

• Open clear-span space

• Custom interior layout

Barndominiums are booming in Texas — and for good reason. They’re strong, beautiful, and cost-effective to build.

⭐ Which Size Is Best for You?

Here’s a quick cheat sheet:

Size	Property Type	Best For
24×30	Home	Garage / small shop
30×40	Home/Ranch	Workshop / hobby shop
40×60	Ranch/Commercial	Large shop / ag use
50×60	Ranch/Business	Equipment / contractor
50×80	Commercial	Industrial workflow
60×80+	Industrial/Event	Warehouse / arena
40×75	Barndo	Home + shop combo

⭐ What Affects the Price?

Texas pricing depends on:

• Concrete slab

• Wind rating

• Steel type (we use red-iron)

• Insulation

• Number of doors/windows

• Building height

• Custom interior framing

• Site prep

• Location

We build hundreds of metal buildings every year — we know what works, what’s affordable, and what adds resale value.

⭐ Serving All of East Texas

We build metal buildings in:Livingston, Huntsville, Conroe, Lufkin, Cleveland, Corrigan, Nacogdoches, Onalaska, Trinity, Coldspring, Willis, Montgomery, Woodville, Shepherd, New Waverly, Splendora, Porter, Humble, Goodrich, Diboll, Crockett, Palestine, Jasper and surrounding areas.

⭐ Need Help Choosing a Size?

Let us design the perfect building for your land, lifestyle, or business.

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