Marshall County seat on the lake

Metal buildings for Guntersville and Lake Guntersville shores

Guntersville is the Marshall County seat and sits on the shore of Lake Guntersville. RBC Buildings serves the lake country from Blountsville.

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

Life beside the biggest lake in Alabama

Lake Guntersville covers 69,100 acres, is described as the largest lake in Alabama, and was formed by the TVA Guntersville Dam on the Tennessee River. It hosted the Bassmaster Classic in 2014 and 2020.^[2]

Around a lake like this, many properties are lake lots, fishing getaways and retirement homes, and owners often want covered space for boats, trailers and tools. A steel garage or pole barn can fill that need, and a barndominium is another option for a full-time home. Check lot size, setbacks and shoreline rules with the right offices first.^[2]

Guntersville facts

Guntersville had 8,553 residents in the 2020 Census and is the county seat of Marshall County.^[2]
John Gunter, great-grandfather of humorist Will Rogers, founded the town, which began around a salt mining operation. It was incorporated as Gunter's Landing in 1848 and renamed Guntersville in 1854.^[2]
Ricky Nelson gave his last performance at PJ's Alley in Guntersville on December 30, 1985.^[2]
The town celebrates Will Rogers each July with a festival.^[2]
Guntersville High School won the 4A football state championship in 2006, the only state football title won by a Marshall County school.^[2]
Marshall County had 97,612 residents in 2020, and the Tennessee River runs through it.^[3]

A red metal barn with a white overhead garage door — A finished RBC building

A white metal equipment shed with open bays and tractors inside

A white metal building with dark roof lines under construction

Lake country building questions

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

Can I get covered boat storage near the water?

A pole barn or steel garage with a tall door can be designed for a boat and trailer. Tell us the size of your boat and we can talk through clearances.^[2]

Pole barns

Is a barndominium a fit for a lake home?

Some lake owners like the open interior and the metal exterior of a barndominium. Lot shape, utilities and any shoreline limits are all part of the plan.^[2]

Residential metal buildings

Does a metal roof make sense for a house near the water?

Metal roofing is a common choice for homes and outbuildings, and the color visualizer helps compare looks. Ask us about trim and panel options.^[2]

Metal roofing and siding

Who sets the rules for building on lake property?

Lake property can have rules beyond the usual building permit, so ask the city or county office, and the lake managers where that applies. We can then shape a design that fits.^[2]

FAQ

Is there room for a commercial building near downtown?

Small businesses in lake and tourist towns often need shops, storage or service buildings. Talk to us about the use and the lot.^[2,3]

Commercial metal buildings

What lake owners often look at

Boat and gear storage A tall pole barn can shelter a boat, trailer and fishing gear. Lake home or cabin A barndominium can serve as a year-round home near the water. Business space Shops and storage can serve a county seat that sees visitors.

Talk to us about your lake project

Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a building near Lake Guntersville. We will listen first, with no promises.

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Sources

Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.