Washington County · Rhode Island
Metal buildings in Exeter, RI.
We supply barns, metal garages, equipment buildings and more across Exeter. Our work reaches from homes along Ten Rod Road to the large rural RU-3 and RU-4 lots, and anywhere else you’re building.
Accessory height
20 ft
Barns
Exempt from 20 ft
RU-3 front setback
100 ft
Accessory setbacks
Same as the house
From the Exeter Zoning Ordinance, Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, and Zoning Board of Review records from 2025 and 2026.
What people build in Exeter
Exeter is rural, with big setbacks and room for barns.
Metal garages
Detached garages, including 26×50 metal buildings, stay under 20 feet.
Barns
The 20-foot height limit doesn’t apply to barns.
Equipment storage
Large rural lots have room for wide equipment buildings.
Heavy trucks
Commercial vehicles over 20,000 lbs can’t be parked or stored in RU-3.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Exeter
Accessory buildings in Exeter meet the same setbacks as the house.
Setbacks
- Not in any required yard.
- RU-3 front setback: 100 feet.
Height
- Detached buildings: 20 feet.
- Barns excepted.
Relief
- Zoning board hears setback and height requests.
- Abutters within 200 feet are notified.
In Exeter, a barn isn’t held to the 20-foot limit. Garages and shops are. We’ll design to whichever rule your building falls under.
Setbacks vary by zone; we confirm by address. See all of Rhode Island.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Exeter 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