79404 Hwy 278, Blountsville, AL

Service Areas (205) 429-4411

Tennessee River port city

Steel buildings for Decatur, the river and the industrial side

Decatur is a river port and industrial city on the Tennessee River, the biggest town on this list.  RBC Buildings serves it from our Blountsville office.

We have one office, in Blountsville.  We do not have an office in Decatur.

Decatur questions about building

General information.  Every project is different, so call us about yours.

What does turnkey commercial construction include?

RBC takes a project from the skeleton to a building that is insulated, wired and plumbed.  Workmanship warranties apply on commercial turnkey construction.[2]

Commercial metal buildings

Is a steel warehouse a fit near an industrial area?

Steel is widely used for warehouses and service buildings.  Dock doors, clear height and floor needs are things to settle with the designer.[2]

Commercial metal buildings

Who should I ask about city building rules in Decatur?

Ask the City of Decatur or Morgan County permitting office, depending on where the parcel sits.  That is a good step before design is final.[2,3]

Contact RBC

Can I see building materials pricing?

We keep price lists for trusses, lumber, doors, insulation, metal sheathing and trim.  Prices are subject to change.[2]

Materials

A working river city

Decatur lies on the banks of the Tennessee River and is described as the busiest river port on that river.  Major employers include General Electric, 3M, United Launch Alliance, Daikin and the Tennessee Valley Authority.[2]

A city with this much industry and shipping has many properties that need warehouses, shops, storage and service buildings.  Steel commercial buildings are one option, and turnkey construction can include insulation, wiring and plumbing.  Rural land outside the city may call for a barn or barndominium instead.[2]

A tan barndominium with a metal roof under construction
A finished RBC building

Decatur on record

  • Decatur had 57,938 residents in the 2020 Census.[2]

  • It was incorporated in 1821 and named for Commodore Stephen Decatur.  In 1925 it merged with the newer town of Albany, founded in 1887.[2]

  • The Old State Bank is described as the oldest bank building in Alabama.[2]

  • Point Mallard Aquatic Center had the first wave pool in the United States, and Delano Park, established in 1887, is on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

  • The Alabama Jubilee hot air balloon race has run since 1978, and the city also hosts the Spirit of America Festival.[2]

  • Decatur is the county seat of Morgan County, which had 123,421 residents in 2020.[2,3]

A long open-sided metal shelter on a gravel pad
A metal building with a dark roof and an attached carport

Plan your Decatur building with us

Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a commercial or home building in Decatur.  We will listen first, with no promises.