Providence County · Rhode Island
Metal buildings in Cumberland, RI.
We supply detached garages, boat and RV storage, farm barns and more across Cumberland. Our work reaches from neighborhoods near Diamond Hill to the farmland in the north end of town, and anywhere else you’re building.
Accessory height
20 ft
Farm barns
Up to 45 ft
Small shed setback
6 ft
In front of the house
Not allowed
From the Cumberland Zoning Ordinance, Appendix B, Section 5-1 and Article 6, and the town’s Building and Zoning FAQ.
What people build in Cumberland
Cumberland keeps garages at 20 feet and lets farm barns go much taller.
Detached garages
One or two stories, up to 20 feet, meeting the zone’s setbacks.
Boat and RV storage
A private garage can store your own vehicles, boats and RVs.
Farm barns
Barns used for agriculture can reach 45 feet.
Sheds
Up to 120 sq ft and 14 feet, a shed can sit 6 feet from side and rear lines.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Cumberland
Cumberland’s rules focus on height and placement.
Placement
- Not between the house and the street.
- Farm barns excepted, outside the front setback.
Setbacks
- Garages meet all zone setbacks.
- Small sheds: 6 feet from side and rear lines.
Small lots
- No detached accessory buildings under 6,000 sq ft.
- Septic systems may need state review.
In Cumberland, a farm barn can be more than twice as tall as a garage. Garages stop at 20 feet; agricultural barns go to 45. We’ll design to the right limit.
Setbacks vary by zone; we confirm by address. See all of Rhode Island.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Cumberland 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