Hartford County · Connecticut
Metal buildings in Newington, CT.
We supply detached garages, storage buildings, workshops and more across Newington. Our work reaches from neighborhoods off the Berlin Turnpike to the larger lots on the town’s west side, and anywhere else you’re building.
Under 15 ft, behind the house
5 ft setbacks
Taller buildings
10 ft side setback
Fabric or hoop buildings
Not allowed
Farm animals
5+ acres
From the Newington Zoning Regulations, Section 4.5, as summarized by the Office of Zoning Enforcement.
What people build in Newington
Newington rewards lower buildings placed behind the house.
Detached garages
Under 15 feet and behind the house, a garage can sit 5 feet from side and rear lines.
Workshops
Taller buildings follow the zone’s full setbacks.
No fabric buildings
Hoop houses, fabric shelters and tent garages aren’t permitted here.
Farm buildings
Farm animals need 5 or more acres, with farm buildings set 100 feet back.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Newington
Every accessory building needs a building or zoning permit.
Reduced setbacks
- Less than 15 feet tall.
- Behind the house: 5 feet from lines.
Full setbacks
- 10 feet side, 30 to 35 feet rear.
- 35 feet front.
Other reviews
- Flood zones and wetlands may apply.
- Contact the Planning and Building Office.
In Newington, a steel building is the way to go. Fabric and hoop shelters aren’t allowed. Keep it under 15 feet and it sits 5 feet from the lines.
Rules vary by zone; we confirm by address. See all of Connecticut.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Newington project.
Tell us what you’re planning and where you’re building. We’ll help you work out the next steps.
- Tell us what and whereSend us the size, how you’ll use the building and the address.
- We check the siteWe confirm who permits the address and which code and loads apply.
- You get a clear recommendationWe recommend the frame that fits and price it against the alternatives.
Or call
417-218-8348