Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Pridgen? 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 Coffee, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦Benton serves Lotts, Sapps Still, Relee and Broxton and other communities around Pridgen.
- ◦In Pridgen, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not explicitly published — Code Enforcement confirms it writes permits for "new construction...swimming pool, utility shed" among other categories, implying sheds do require permits, but no specific sqft exemption threshold was found online. Needs direct confirmation (912-393-7170/7171). square feet.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not explicitly published — Code Enforcement confirms it writes permits for "new construction...swimming pool, utility shed" among other categories, implying sheds do require permits, but no specific sqft exemption threshold was found online. Needs direct confirmation (912-393-7170/7171).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not confirmed — Coffee County's zoning districts and dimensional standards are published via Municode (Appendix D, Chapter 3 – Zoning Districts) but specific setback figures were not extractable 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 Coffee 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 |
158
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Coffee County
Before a metal garage goes up in Pridgen, check with Coffee County Code Enforcement Department — Coffee's cutoff for requiring a building permit is Not explicitly published — Code Enforcement confirms it writes permits for "new construction...swimming pool, utility shed" among other categories, implying sheds do require permits, but no specific sqft exemption threshold was found online. Needs direct confirmation (912-393-7170/7171). square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not confirmed — Coffee County's zoning districts and dimensional standards are published via Municode (Appendix D, Chapter 3 – Zoning Districts) but specific setback figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Pridgen
Metal garage delivery to Pridgen 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 Coffee County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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. Coffee County Code Enforcement Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not confirmed — Coffee County's zoning districts and dimensional standards are published via Municode (Appendix D, Chapter 3 – Zoning Districts) but specific setback figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation.. 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.
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 Pridgen 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 Pridgen?
Current delivery time to Pridgen 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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Pridgen?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 119.1 miles from Pridgen. The company serves residents throughout Coffee, including communities such as Lotts, Sapps Still, Relee and Broxton. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Pridgen area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Pridgen is Not confirmed — Coffee County's zoning districts and dimensional standards are published via Municode (Appendix D, Chapter 3 – Zoning Districts) but specific setback figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Coffee County Code Enforcement 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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
Pridgen, Coffee County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Coffee County Code Enforcement Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.coffeecounty-ga.gov/departments/code_enforcement/index.php
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not explicitly published — Code Enforcement confirms it writes permits for "new construction...swimming pool, utility shed" among other categories, implying sheds do require permits, but no specific sqft exemption threshold was found online. Needs direct confirmation (912-393-7170/7171).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not confirmed — Coffee County's zoning districts and dimensional standards are published via Municode (Appendix D, Chapter 3 – Zoning Districts) but specific setback figures were not extractable 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 Coffee County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 119.1
- Drive Minutes
- 158
- Nearby Towns
- Lotts, Sapps Still, Relee, Broxton
- 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 Pridgen 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 Pridgen?
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://www.coffeecounty-ga.gov/departments/code_enforcement/index.php (2026)
- https://library.municode.com/ga/coffee_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXDLADECO_CH3ZODI (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Coffee County is inland (south-central 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)
