Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
If you're shopping for a metal garage in Register, don't start with the building size. Instead, you should start with what you're planning to put inside it. A pickup, two cars and a workbench all need different amounts of room. Benton Metal Depot supplies garage packages for residential, agricultural and commercial properties throughout Bulloch.
Key Points
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage 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.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦In Register, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 200 square feet.
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
Before a metal garage goes up in Register, check with Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection Department — Bulloch's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 200 square feet. Below that, you still need to clear 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 from your property line.
Delivery to Register
Metal garage delivery to Register 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
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.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Register?
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.
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.
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 Register, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
Can I use my metal garage as a workshop too?
Definitely! Just plan for the workshop before deciding on the garage size. A workbench, toolboxes, shelving and equipment can eat up a lot of floor space, especially when you're also parking a vehicle inside. Make sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably instead of trying to fit a workshop into whatever space happens to be left over.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Register 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.
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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Register?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 8.6 miles from Register. The company serves residents throughout Bulloch, including communities such as Adabelle, Bowen Mill, Statesboro and Overbrook. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Register area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
Definitions
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
Register, 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
- Adabelle, Bowen Mill, 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
Buying a garage isn't just a matter of picking a picture and choosing a size. You also have to think about what you're putting inside, where it will sit and what materials the project needs. Benton Metal Depot works with residents in Register and throughout the region to help them choose a garage package that will work well with whatever they need.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Register?
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)
