Washington County · Rhode Island
Metal buildings in South Kingstown, RI.
We supply detached garages, barns, storage buildings and more across South Kingstown. Our work reaches from Wakefield and Peace Dale to the farms and large lots of West Kingston, and anywhere else you’re building.
Accessory height, most lots
15 ft
Some large lots
20 ft
Design wind
110–120 mph
Accessory apartment
Up to 750 sq ft
From South Kingstown Zoning Board of Review agendas from 2021 to 2025 and the Building Department’s accessory structure permit requirements.
What people build in South Kingstown
South Kingstown keeps accessory buildings low, and height is the usual sticking point.
Detached garages
Garages from 21 to 25 feet tall have regularly needed height variances.
Low-profile shops
A single-story steel building with a low pitch fits under 15 feet.
Barns
Larger lots in some zones allow accessory buildings up to 20 feet.
Coastal engineering
The town sits in the 110 and 120 mph wind zones, so framing and anchoring matter.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in South Kingstown
The Building Department has a specific checklist for barns, garages and sheds.
Plans
- Foundation, floor and framing plans.
- Cross section and elevations.
Site
- A Class 1 survey may be required.
- Shows distances to every property line.
Relief
- Height and setback variances go to the zoning board.
- Front setbacks run 25 to 35 feet by zone.
In South Kingstown, a low roof saves a hearing. Most lots cap accessory buildings at 15 feet. We’ll design the pitch to fit.
Height and setbacks vary by zone; we confirm by address. See all of Rhode Island.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your South Kingstown 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