Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
One mistake people make when planning a garage is sizing it for what they own today. If you're building your garage in Surrency, think about storage, door clearance, work space and what might be added later. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages for residents throughout Appling and the surrounding area.
Key Points
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Delivery to Surrency is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 65.9 miles from Surrency.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site or in secondary sources. Needs direct confirmation with Appling County Planning & Zoning.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found — no published zoning ordinance setback table located online for Appling County via search. Needs direct confirmation.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia — roughly 110-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Appling County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Panel type/gauge |
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Drive time from Statesboro |
104
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Appling County
Appling treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site or in secondary sources. Needs direct confirmation with Appling County Planning & Zoning. square feet, Appling County Planning & Zoning (under the Board of Commissioners) typically doesn't require a full permit, but the Not found — no published zoning ordinance setback table located online for Appling County via search. Needs direct confirmation. setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Surrency
Residents in Surrency are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 65.9 miles away. Use that window to finish whatever needs to happen at the property first. Waiting until the garage is ready can create unnecessary delays if the site isn't.
Representative product photo — a Appling County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Surrency is Not found — no published zoning ordinance setback table located online for Appling County via search. Needs direct confirmation., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Appling County Planning & Zoning (under the Board of Commissioners). A setback controls how close the building can be to certain property boundaries. Check that distance before you settle on a location, especially when space on the lot is tight.
Are metal garages a good choice for Georgia?
Metal buildings are utilized throughout Georgia for garages, equipment storage and other residential, agricultural and commercial uses. The important thing is choosing a building appropriate for the project and location. If you're building in Surrency, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Surrency?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 65.9 miles from Surrency. The company serves residents throughout Appling, including communities such as Mershon, Bristol, Coffee and Brentwood. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Surrency area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Surrency?
Current delivery time to Surrency is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. If your project also involves permitting, grading or concrete, don't wait to do those jobs until the garage is almost ready. Use the delivery window to get the property prepared, and base your schedule on the estimate given for your order.
Should I pour the concrete before ordering the garage?
Get the garage specifications nailed down first. You want to know the correct dimensions and make sure the planned location meets the rules for Surrency before putting permanent concrete in the ground. It's much easier to adjust a garage plan on paper than to deal with a slab that was poured in the wrong place or at the wrong size.
What do I need to do to my property before the garage arrives?
First, decide exactly where the garage will go and check the permit and setback requirements with Appling County Planning & Zoning (under the Board of Commissioners). Then follow the site requirements for the garage you've selected. Any grading, concrete or other preparation should be based on the final building specifications. Don't prepare the site using rough dimensions if the building hasn't been finalized.
What can I keep in a metal garage?
Cars and trucks are obvious, but metal garages can also hold lawn equipment, tools, recreational gear and general storage. Larger buildings can leave room for work areas, too. Make a list of what you intend to keep inside before choosing the building size. It's easy to underestimate how quickly floor space disappears.
Can my metal garage have windows and different doors?
The available configuration depends on the garage package, but doors and windows should be considered while you're planning the layout. Think about where vehicles will enter, where you want a regular walk door and whether natural light is needed inside. Making those decisions early helps you choose a layout that works instead of adding features wherever they'll fit.
Definitions
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
Surrency, Appling County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Appling County Planning & Zoning (under the Board of Commissioners)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://applingcountyga.org/?page_id=155
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site or in secondary sources. Needs direct confirmation with Appling County Planning & Zoning.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found — no published zoning ordinance setback table located online for Appling County via search. Needs direct confirmation.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia — roughly 110-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Appling County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 65.9
- Drive Minutes
- 104
- Nearby Towns
- Mershon, Bristol, Coffee, Brentwood
- Delivery Weeks In Stock
- 1
- Delivery Weeks Custom
- 2
- Panel Type Gauge
- 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
- Color Count
- 7
Why Benton Metal Depot
Benton Metal Depot has been working with metal building products in Statesboro since 2004. That local experience is important when you're planning a garage in Surrency and trying to sort through materials, building specifications and the rest of the project details. Benton works with homeowners, contractors and property owners throughout the region.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Surrency?
Sources
- Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
- color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for metal garages. (2026)
- https://applingcountyga.org/?page_id=155 (2026)
- No primary source found; https://applingcountyga.org/?page_id=155 does not publish a threshold (2026)
- No primary source found (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Appling County is inland (southeast GA) and is not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
- Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
