Barndominium & Metal Building Builder in Pinehurst, TX
Pinehurst sits just southeast of Magnolia in Montgomery County, around the junction of FM 149 and FM 1774, where the route continues toward Tomball on SH 249. It is an unincorporated community, not a separate city, and it is only about a five-mile trip from Magnolia — close enough for regular site visits while you plan a metal building, barndominium shell, or move-in-ready home.
Land around Pinehurst still includes larger residential tracts and small acreage, even as Magnolia and Tomball grow toward each other along SH 249 and FM 1488. The permit rules are those of unincorporated Montgomery County, unless your particular lot has been annexed or falls inside another city’s limits.
What we build in Pinehurst
- Metal buildings for workshops, equipment storage, and agricultural use, with openings, lean-tos, and clear heights planned around your equipment.
- Barndominium shells if you want the structure, roof, and exterior closed in, then finish the living space on your own timeline.
- Turnkey barndominiums and custom homes when you want a move-in-ready house, including the interior finishes, from one builder.
Because Pinehurst is so close to the office, we can usually walk the property early and talk through driveway location, drainage, and where a shop or living wing should sit.
Typical pricing
These are typical ranges. Design, site conditions, and finishes determine where a specific project lands.
- 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.
Land clearing on wooded or uneven tracts, a new septic system, a water well, electrical tie-in, or a long culvert driveway can add cost before the building goes up. Those items are not included in the per-square-foot price and are quoted separately.
Building in Pinehurst: local considerations
Pinehurst does not have its own building department. On unincorporated Montgomery County land, a Development Permit is required for new buildings and for grading, clearing, or fill. The county does not issue a city-style building permit or a final residential inspection for homes outside the floodplain.
Plan on a county on-site sewage facility (septic) permit if you are not connecting to a public sewer, and a unique 9-1-1 address for each livable structure. If any part of the building sits in or within 100 feet of a mapped special flood hazard area, Montgomery County requires the structure to be elevated at least two feet above base flood elevation, with elevation certificates from a licensed surveyor or engineer.
Driveway culverts on county roads are handled through your Commissioner Precinct, not the development-permit desk. We flag that early so the entrance is permitted with the rest of the site plan.
How a Pinehurst project typically proceeds
- Request a quote with your ZIP, project type, size, land status, and timeline at our contact page.
- Walk the property. We look at FM 149 / FM 1774 access, drainage, trees, and existing structures.
- Prepare plans and county submittals, including the Development Permit and, when needed, septic and culvert paperwork.
- Build the shell or the finished home, with regular check-ins from the nearby Magnolia office.
- Complete a walkthrough and hand off warranties, manuals, and remaining items.
FAQ
Is Pinehurst part of the City of Magnolia?
No. Pinehurst is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County. A nearby Magnolia mailing address does not put the lot inside Magnolia city limits. We confirm jurisdiction on the appraisal-district record before we file permits.
Can I add a living quarters to an existing shop or barn?
Often yes, subject to county development, septic, and addressing rules. A new livable space needs its own 9-1-1 address. We will tell you whether the existing structure and septic system can support the change or whether a new building is the cleaner path.
How close are you to Pinehurst?
Our office is on Tamina Road in Magnolia, about five miles from Pinehurst, so this is one of the closest communities we serve.
Get My Free Quote
If you have land in Pinehurst and are ready to plan a barndominium, metal building, or custom home, Get My Free Quote or call 281-766-3333.
