Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Adabelle? A metal garage might be the solution! It gives you enclosed space without adding onto your house or existing building. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout Bulloch, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 8.6 miles from Adabelle.
- ◦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 Adabelle is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
200
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
10 ft from property line in AG-5/R80/R40/R25/R15/R8 districts (5 ft in R2/R3/PUD/HC/GC/NC/LI/HI); detached accessory building must also sit at least 12 ft from the principal building
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; the exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7 edition Bulloch County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
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 |
14
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Bulloch County
Bulloch treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under 200 square feet, Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection Department typically doesn't require a full permit, but the 10 ft from property line in AG-5/R80/R40/R25/R15/R8 districts (5 ft in R2/R3/PUD/HC/GC/NC/LI/HI); detached accessory building must also sit at least 12 ft from the principal building setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Adabelle
Metal garage delivery to Adabelle can take about 1 to 2 weeks. Use that time to take care of permits and get the site ready if work is needed beforehand. If you're hiring someone for grading or concrete, coordinate those jobs around the delivery schedule instead of trying to squeeze everything in at the last minute.
Representative product photo — a Bulloch County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Adabelle?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 8.6 miles from Adabelle. The company serves residents throughout Bulloch, including communities such as Bowen Mill, Register, Statesboro and Overbrook. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Adabelle area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Adabelle is 10 ft from property line in AG-5/R80/R40/R25/R15/R8 districts (5 ft in R2/R3/PUD/HC/GC/NC/LI/HI); detached accessory building must also sit at least 12 ft from the principal building, although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection 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.
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 Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection 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 Adabelle, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
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 Adabelle 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 long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Adabelle?
Current delivery time to Adabelle 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.
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Adabelle?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection Department. The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds 200 square feet. Check before doing any permanent site work. There may be other requirements tied to your property as well, so getting an answer early can save you from having to change plans later.
Definitions
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
Adabelle, Bulloch County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://bullochcounty.net/permitting/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 200
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- 10 ft from property line in AG-5/R80/R40/R25/R15/R8 districts (5 ft in R2/R3/PUD/HC/GC/NC/LI/HI); detached accessory building must also sit at least 12 ft from the principal building
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; the exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7 edition Bulloch County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 8.6
- Drive Minutes
- 14
- Nearby Towns
- Bowen Mill, Register, Statesboro, Overbrook
- 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 Adabelle 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 Adabelle?
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://bullochcounty.net/permitting/ (2026)
- https://bullochcounty.net/permitting/ ("Structure over 200 square feet (e.g., garage, pole barn, storage building, shed)" requires a permit) (2026)
- Bulloch County Zoning Ordinance (adopted 4/4/23), Section 1403, as summarized at https://www.zoneomics.com/code/bulloch-county-unincorporated-GA/chapter_13 — verify against the primary PDF at https://bullochcounty.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appendix-C-Zoning-ADOPTED-4_4_23-002-002.pdf (text extraction failed on that PDF, so this is from a secondary source) (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Bulloch County is ~50 miles inland and is not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn, Camden, Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Charleston) (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)
