Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
A garage doesn't have to be just a place to park the car. Property owners in Nahunta can use metal garages to store cleaning equipment, different kinds of tools, storage and it can be used as a work space, too. Benton Metal Depot serves customers across Brantley and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 100 miles from Nahunta.
- ◦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.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Delivery to Nahunta is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland/near-coastal Georgia (Nahunta) — roughly 115-125 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C); Brantley County sits just inland of the coastal GA counties (Camden/Glynn) so its mapped speed is likely somewhat lower than the ~130 mph coastal band but higher than deep-interior GA. NOT a verified figure; 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 |
153
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Brantley County
Before a metal garage goes up in Nahunta, check with Brantley County Planning & Building Department — Brantley's cutoff for requiring a building permit is Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256). square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Nahunta
Residents in Nahunta are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 100 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 Brantley 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 Nahunta is Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Brantley County Planning & Building Department. 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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Nahunta?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 100 miles from Nahunta. The company serves residents throughout Brantley, including communities such as Prosperity, Hickox, Lulaton and Raybon. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Nahunta area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
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 Brantley County Planning & Building Department. 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.
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 Nahunta, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Nahunta?
Current delivery time to Nahunta 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 Nahunta 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.
How much extra room should I allow around my vehicles?
Don't measure a car and make the garage barely wider than the vehicle. You need enough room to open the doors, get in and out, walk around it and reach anything stored nearby. With two vehicles, remember the space between them too. Adding a little breathing room during planning can make a big difference once you use the garage every day.
Can I put a metal garage beside my house?
You may be able to, but don't assume every open spot on the property is buildable. Brantley County Planning & Building Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
Definitions
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
Nahunta, Brantley County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Brantley County Planning & Building Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://brantleycounty-ga.gov/planning--building
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — the county publishes a permit fee structure for accessory structures ($0.25/sq ft or $75 minimum, whichever is greater) but no explicit sqft exemption threshold was located, implying a permit may be required regardless of size. Needs direct confirmation (912-462-8743 / 912-462-5256).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Per the Brantley County Land Use Ordinance (adopted 9/8/2016), accessory buildings/uses on non-residential lots must comply with the same front/side/rear yard requirements as the principal Land Use district in which they sit; specific footage figures by district were not retrieved from available excerpts.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland/near-coastal Georgia (Nahunta) — roughly 115-125 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C); Brantley County sits just inland of the coastal GA counties (Camden/Glynn) so its mapped speed is likely somewhat lower than the ~130 mph coastal band but higher than deep-interior GA. NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 100
- Drive Minutes
- 153
- Nearby Towns
- Prosperity, Hickox, Lulaton, Raybon
- 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 manufactures metal products in Statesboro and has served residential, agricultural and commercial customers since 2004. For someone building a garage in Nahunta, that means working with a regional metal supplier rather than trying to piece the project together from unrelated sources. The garage package can be quoted around the specifications of the project.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Nahunta?
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://brantleycounty-ga.gov/planning--building (2026)
- Land Use Ordinance for Brantley County, Georgia (adopted 9/8/2016), https://www.sgrc.us/documents/localgovernmentservices/development/4ad60d41e5b8542a349de9376b720273.pdf — needs direct lookup of the district table (2026)
- General ASCE 7 range inferred from proximity to coastal Georgia counties (aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Brantley County is inland Georgia (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)
