Buncombe County · North Carolina
Metal buildings in Asheville, NC.
We supply detached garages, shops, farm buildings and more across Asheville. Our work reaches from in-town neighborhoods to mountain acreage on the city’s edges, and anywhere else you’re building.
Under 1 acre
800 sq ft each
1 to 3 acres
1,200 sq ft each
Side & rear setback
6 ft
Farm buildings
Not counted
From the City of Asheville Unified Development Ordinance, Section 7-14-1, amended through August 2026.
What people build in Asheville
Asheville caps accessory building footprints by lot size, and farm buildings don’t count toward the cap.
Garages & shops
Under an acre, one building can be up to 800 sq ft, with 1,000 sq ft for all of them together.
Larger lots
On 1 to 3 acres, one building can reach 1,200 sq ft, with 1,600 sq ft in total.
Farm buildings
Accessory buildings used for farming don’t count toward the footprint cap; they follow the city’s agriculture standards.
Steep lots
Where topography or lot width makes the side or rear impractical, the planning director can allow a garage in front of the house.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Asheville
Asheville keeps accessory buildings out of the front setback and at least 6 feet from side and rear lines.
Placement
- Beside or behind the house, not in front of it.
- On lots over 3 acres, buildings can sit in front of the house but not in the required front yard.
Farm lots without a house
- With a notarized farm-use affidavit: up to 770 sq ft each under 1 acre, 1,200 sq ft on 1 to 3 acres, 2,500 sq ft over 3 acres.
- 20 feet tall, plus 1 foot per extra foot of side and rear setback, up to 40 feet.
Other rules
- A home business can operate from an accessory building, up to 30% of the house’s floor area.
- Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles must be stored inside an enclosed structure.
In Asheville, an acre unlocks a 30 by 40. Under an acre, the largest single building is 800 sq ft. From 1 to 3 acres, a 1,200 sq ft shop fits. We’ll check your acreage first.
For lots over 3 acres, we confirm current footprint limits with the city before ordering. See all of North Carolina.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Asheville 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