Merrimack County · New Hampshire
Metal buildings in Canterbury, NH.
We supply barns, detached garages, workshops and more across Canterbury. Our work reaches from Canterbury Center to the farms along the Merrimack River, and anywhere else you’re building.
Front setback
50 ft
Side & rear setback
20 ft
Height limit
40 ft
Personal farm buildings
Under 2,000 sq ft
From the Canterbury Zoning Ordinance, Articles 2, 3 and 5 (revised April 2024).
What people build in Canterbury
Canterbury applies one set of setbacks to every structure.
Detached garages
50 feet from the front and 20 feet from the sides and rear, up to 40 feet tall.
Farm buildings
Personal-use farm buildings under 2,000 sq ft count as part of the residential use. Horses for personal use are allowed in the rural districts.
Home shops
A shop in an accessory building is allowed with up to two non-family employees and no outside storage.
Waterfront
Accessory buildings sit 20 feet from public waters. Within 75 feet, they’re capped at 20 feet tall and 150 sq ft.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Canterbury
Canterbury’s rules focus on distance.
Lots
- 2 to 5 acres by district.
- 300 feet of frontage.
Setbacks
- Front 50 feet.
- Side and rear 20 feet; 50 along a road.
Rivers
- Merrimack River: 200 feet.
- Ponds: 20 feet for accessory buildings.
In Canterbury, a barn for your own animals under 2,000 sq ft is treated as part of the home. We’ll keep it under that line when it helps.
Rural and Agricultural districts need bigger lots; we confirm by address. See all of New Hampshire.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Canterbury 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