Barndominium Builder in Kerrville, TX
Wood, steel or post-frame barndos, built by a Kerrville crew from dirt work to front porch. Slab to move-in in about 4–6 months.
Kerrville barndominium builder
Barndos that live like a real home
A good barndo is more than a metal building with drywall inside. We build ours the way we build our custom homes: a solid slab, a tight insulated shell, and finishes you'll be proud to show off. Vaulted great rooms. Wraparound porches. Limestone fireplaces. Board-and-batten, standing-seam metal and big gable windows that let the Hill Country in.
Wood frame, steel or post-frame, we build all three, and we'll tell you straight which one fits your plan, your land and your budget. We draw barndo plans in-house, so bring a floor plan, a photo you love or a sketch on a napkin.
We're a Kerrville crew with barndos going up from Mountain Home to Roosevelt. We know the septic rules, the well district, the rock under your pad and the subs who actually show up.
Start Your Barndo
What we build
Your barndo, your way
From a simple two-bedroom on a few acres to a big family barndo with a shop out back.
Full-time barndo homes
Two bedrooms or five. Open great rooms, vaulted ceilings, a real kitchen and a primary suite you won't want to leave.
Shop + living (shouse)
Shop, garage or carport under the same roof. Park the truck, the boat and the tractor a few steps from the kitchen.
Guesthouses & hunting cabins
Room for the in-laws, the grandkids or deer season. Simple, tough and built to last.
Porches & outdoor living
Wraparound porches, timber posts and tongue-and-groove ceilings. Out here, half the living happens outside.
From dirt to keys
Watch a Big Country barndo go up
Real photos from our barndo builds around the Hill Country. No stock photos, no renderings.
Dirt & slab
Pad, under-slab plumbing and a slab poured for your soil. Sometimes that means a sunrise pour to beat the heat.
Walls up
Framing crews stand the walls and lay out the porches.
Roof structure
Engineered trusses open up the big vaulted rooms barndos are known for.
Dried in
Sheathing, wrap and a standing-seam metal roof. Now the weather can't slow us down.
Insulated right
Spray foam under a vaulted roof keeps a big open room comfortable in August.
Siding & porches
Board-and-batten, metal or stone, plus the porch you'll actually live on.
The details
Stone, trim, cabinets and the touches that make it feel like home.
Keys
Final walkthrough, punch list done, warranty in hand. Welcome home.
Inside a Big Country barndo
Nothing about it says "metal building"
Straight talk on price
What does a barndominium cost in the Hill Country?
Short answer: most finished barndos we build land between $180 and $250 per square foot, not counting your land or site work. Starter barndos start at about $210K.
Where you land in that range comes down to four things:
- Finish level. Builder-grade or quartz, custom cabinets and stone.
- Size and shape. A simple rectangle with a gable roof is the best value. Every jog, dormer and extra roofline adds cost.
- Shop, carport and porch space. It costs less per foot than living space, but it adds up fast.
- Your land. Septic, well, power, driveway and pad. This is where barndo budgets blow up, so we walk the lot before we give you a number.
Barndos aren't automatically cheaper than a traditional house. A simple barndo with simple finishes is where you save. Want the deep dive? Read our barndominium cost and design guide. Rather have a traditional home at a locked price? See our BuildSmart fixed-price homes.
Raw land? No problem.
One contract, dirt to keys
Most of our barndos go on raw acreage. We handle the site work so you're not juggling five contractors and a county office.
Septic
Designed, permitted and installed. In Kerr County, every new septic system now needs a permit, whatever the acreage.
Well
We coordinate the driller and the registration with your groundwater district, like Headwaters in Kerr County.
Driveway, pad & dirt work
Clearing, rock, the building pad and a driveway that holds up after a Hill Country gully-washer.
Power
We coordinate the run with your electric co-op so the lights come on when you move in.
How it works
From first call to front porch
Quick call
Tell us about your land, the barndo you want and your budget range.
Land check
We walk it: septic, well, power, access, slope and flood zone. Ideally before you buy.
Plans & price
We draw the plans in-house, lock in selections and give you a firm price before anything gets built.
Build
Slab to move-in in about 4–6 months, with one point of contact and photo updates you can check anytime.
Keys & warranty
We finish the punch list and back it with our 2-5-10 warranty.
Financing? Most of our clients use a construction loan. We give your lender a detailed budget and a draw schedule built for construction lending.
Built right, backed in writing
Our 2-5-10 warranty
Where we build
Barndos across the Hill Country
From our shop in Kerrville we build within about 90 miles, including:
Barndo FAQ
Questions we hear every week
How much does it cost to build a barndominium in Kerrville?
Most finished barndos we build run $180 to $250 per square foot, plus land and site work. Starter barndos start at about $210K with septic included. Your land is the wild card, so we walk it before we give you a number.
Do you build steel, wood-frame or post-frame barndos?
All three. Wood framing gives you the most freedom on layout and finishes. Steel is great for big clear spans and shop space. Post-frame works well for simple footprints and big porches. We will tell you which one makes sense for your plan and budget.
How long does it take to build a barndo?
About 4 to 6 months from slab to move-in once plans, permits and financing are set. Weather and site work can move that a little.
Do I need a permit to build a barndo outside Kerrville city limits?
Not a building permit. Kerr County does not issue those. You will need a septic permit from Kerr County Environmental Health, a well registration with the Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District, a driveway permit on county roads, and a floodplain permit if you are near the river or a creek. Inside city limits, the City of Kerrville permits and inspects. We handle all of it.
Can I finance a barndominium?
Yes. Most of our clients use a construction loan or a construction-to-permanent loan. Some lenders are pickier about barndos because of appraisals, so talk to a local lender early. We give your bank a detailed budget and a draw schedule built for construction lending.
Can you build a barndo with a shop or garage?
Yes. Shop-plus-living barndos, or shouses, are one of our favorites. Shop, garage and carport space costs less per foot than living space, so it is an efficient way to get a lot of building.
Can I bring my own barndo plans?
Absolutely. Bring plans, a photo you love or a sketch on a napkin. We draw barndo plans in-house and can adjust yours to fit your land and budget.
Are barndominiums cheaper than a regular house?
Sometimes. A simple footprint with simple finishes can save real money. But kitchens, baths, septic and wells cost the same whether the walls are steel or wood. We will show you the real numbers both ways.
Do you build barndos outside Kerr County?
Yes, within about 90 miles of Kerrville, from Fredericksburg and Boerne out to Junction and Roosevelt.
Let's build
Got land? Let's build your barndo.
Call (830) 53-BUILD or send us a note. We'll look at your land and your wish list and tell you straight what it'll take.
Call (830) 53-BUILD