Barndominium & Metal Building Builder in Montgomery, TX
Montgomery sits about 16 miles from our Magnolia office, west of Lake Conroe, where SH 105 and FM 149 meet a historic town square and then give way to acreage, wooded tracts, and lake-area roads such as FM 1097. People often want a house that can share the property with a shop or barn. That is the work Exteriors of Texas (EOT Builders) does from Magnolia: metal buildings, barndominium shells, and move-in-ready custom homes.
The City of Montgomery is small relative to the land that uses a Montgomery address. A lot near the square follows city building rules. A tract out toward the lake or along a county road usually follows unincorporated Montgomery County rules. Getting that right at the start saves time later.
What we build in Montgomery
- Metal buildings for shops, boat or trailer storage, and ranch use, planned around door heights and a driveway that can handle trailers.
- Barndominium shells if you want the structure closed in first and the interior finished later.
- Turnkey barndominiums and custom homes for a move-in-ready house, including interior finishes.
Lake-area lots and inland acreage ask different questions — slope, drainage, floodplain status, and proximity to the water — but the building types are the same. We design to the lot you have.
Typical pricing
These are typical ranges that move with design, site conditions, and finishes.
- Shell-only packages typically start around $50–$80 per square foot.
- Move-in-ready custom builds typically run $130–$200 per square foot under roof.
A shoreline or floodplain lot can require more elevation or engineering than a high, dry tract west of town. Land clearing, a septic system, a water well, electrical tie-in, and a driveway are not included in the per-square-foot price and are quoted separately.
Building in Montgomery: local considerations
Inside the city limits, the City of Montgomery Building & Permitting office requires permits for new homes and other structures, plus electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. The city has adopted current ICC codes and the National Electrical Code and inspects the work it permits. Commercial projects also need a Montgomery County Fire Marshal permit.
On unincorporated county land, which includes much of the acreage around Lake Conroe, Montgomery County requires a Development Permit for new structures and for grading, clearing, or fill. The county does not perform a final residential building inspection on homes outside the floodplain. Septic systems need a county permit if you are not on public sewer, and each livable structure needs its own 9-1-1 address. Structures in or within 100 feet of a special flood hazard area must be elevated at least two feet above base flood elevation, with elevation certificates.
If you are buying or building near the lake, we treat flood-map review as a first step, not a formality.
How a Montgomery project typically proceeds
- Start with a quote request at our contact page, including ZIP, project type, size, land status, and timeline.
- Confirm city or county jurisdiction and walk the site, with extra attention to drainage and floodplain status on lake-area tracts.
- Complete plans and permits with the City of Montgomery or Montgomery County, plus septic when needed.
- Build the shell or the finished home.
- Walk the project with you and close out city inspections or county elevation and septic documentation.
FAQ
Does a Montgomery address mean the City will permit my house?
Not necessarily. Many Montgomery addresses are in unincorporated Montgomery County. The appraisal-district record and city-limit maps are the reliable check, and we make that check before filing.
Can I build a shell now and finish the inside later?
Yes. A shell package gives you a weathertight structure. Occupancy still depends on meeting septic, electrical, and any floodplain conditions at the right time. We will spell out what is included in the shell and what is left for a later phase.
Do you build near Lake Conroe?
Yes, on tracts where the floodplain rules and site conditions allow a safe, compliant building. We will not skip the elevation and permit review on a lake-area lot.
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Planning a Montgomery-area barndominium, metal building, or custom home? Get My Free Quote or call 281-766-3333.
