Berkeley County · West Virginia
Metal buildings in Martinsburg, WV.
We supply detached garages, shops, storage buildings and more across Martinsburg. Our work reaches from in-town neighborhoods to suburban lots on the city’s edges, and anywhere else you’re building.
Setback
5 ft
SR-1 outbuildings
1.5 stories
SR-1 side setback
10 ft
Building permit
Required for all
From the City of Martinsburg Zoning Ordinance (2021, updated 2023) and Planning Department FAQ.
What people build in Martinsburg
Martinsburg keeps every accessory building 5 feet from side and rear lines and alleys.
Detached garages
In Suburban Residential, outbuildings can be up to 1.5 stories.
Suburban lots
SR-1 outbuildings sit 10 feet from the sides, 5 feet from the rear and 10 feet behind the house’s front setback.
Apartments
An apartment can go in a detached garage or barn with a use permit and the owner living on site.
Installers
Installers need state and city business licenses, plus a contractor’s license over $5,000.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Martinsburg
Martinsburg requires a building permit for every accessory building.
Setbacks
- 5 feet from side lines, rear lines and alleys.
- SR-1: 10 feet from the sides.
Height
- SR-1 outbuildings: up to 1.5 stories.
- Stories up to 14 feet floor to ceiling.
SR-1 lots
- 9,600 sq ft and 80 feet wide at minimum.
- 40% maximum impervious coverage.
In Martinsburg, plan for the permit. Every accessory building needs one, and outbuildings in SR-1 sit 10 feet from the sides. We’ll lay out your site.
We confirm your district and building form before ordering. See all of West Virginia.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Martinsburg 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