Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Are you running out of room in the driveway, shed or workshop? A metal garage can put vehicles, tools and equipment under one roof. Benton Metal Depot supplies garage packages to customers in Stilson and across Bulloch, with different building sizes depending on the amount of space the property owner needs.
Key Points
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 18.4 miles from Stilson.
- ◦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 Stilson 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 |
31
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Bulloch County
The permit question for a Stilson metal garage comes down to one number from Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection Department: 200 square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep 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 in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Stilson
Residents in Stilson are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 18.4 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 Bulloch County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Stilson?
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.
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. Bulloch County Building Permit/Inspection Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of 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. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ Wall Panel
- Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
Stilson, 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
- 18.4
- Drive Minutes
- 31
- Nearby Towns
- Truckers, Arcola, Leefield, Ivanhoe
- 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 Stilson 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 Stilson?
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)
