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 Daisy 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 Evans and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Benton serves Edna, Undine, Jennie and Bellville and other communities around Daisy.
- ◦In Daisy, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds No explicit sqft exemption published on the county site. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Evans County has one. Needs direct county contact. square feet.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is Not found — no Evans County zoning ordinance or accessory-structure setback table was locatable online (no Municode/Zoneomics entry found). Needs direct confirmation with the county..
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
No explicit sqft exemption published on the county site. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Evans County has one. Needs direct county contact.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found — no Evans County zoning ordinance or accessory-structure setback table was locatable online (no Municode/Zoneomics entry found). Needs direct confirmation with the county.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; needs confirmation 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 |
39
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Evans County
Evans treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under No explicit sqft exemption published on the county site. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Evans County has one. Needs direct county contact. square feet, Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA typically doesn't require a full permit, but the Not found — no Evans County zoning ordinance or accessory-structure setback table was locatable online (no Municode/Zoneomics entry found). Needs direct confirmation with the county. setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Daisy
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Daisy is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 25.6 miles (39 minutes) from Benton Metal Depot in Statesboro. That gives you a general timeline for scheduling contractors, preparing the property and handling local permits before the building is due to arrive.
Representative product photo — a Evans County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Daisy?
Current delivery time to Daisy 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.
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 Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA. 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.
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 Daisy 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.
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 Daisy, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Daisy is Not found — no Evans County zoning ordinance or accessory-structure setback table was locatable online (no Municode/Zoneomics entry found). Needs direct confirmation with the county., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA. 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 Daisy?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 25.6 miles from Daisy. The company serves residents throughout Evans, including communities such as Edna, Undine, Jennie and Bellville. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Daisy area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
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. Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not found — no Evans County zoning ordinance or accessory-structure setback table was locatable online (no Municode/Zoneomics entry found). Needs direct confirmation with the county.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
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.
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.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
Daisy, Evans County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA
- Permit Authority Url
- https://evanscounty.org/departments/code-enforcement/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- No explicit sqft exemption published on the county site. Georgia's statewide 2024 IRC baseline exempts one-story detached accessory structures ≤200 sq ft (Section R105.2) absent a stricter local amendment — not confirmed whether Evans County has one. Needs direct county contact.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found — no Evans County zoning ordinance or accessory-structure setback table was locatable online (no Municode/Zoneomics entry found). Needs direct confirmation with the county.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; needs confirmation with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 25.6
- Drive Minutes
- 39
- Nearby Towns
- Edna, Undine, Jennie, Bellville
- 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 Daisy, 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 Daisy?
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://evanscounty.org/departments/code-enforcement/ (2026)
- Georgia adoption of 2024 IRC with GA Amendments (statewide baseline); no Evans County-specific threshold located online (2026)
- No primary or secondary source located for Evans County setbacks (2026)
- https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/manufactured-housing/wind-zones (confirms Evans County is not one of the 6 GA Wind Zone 2 coastal counties) — general ASCE 7 range aggregated from windload.solutions (2026)
- Evans County is inland (Claxton), roughly 40+ miles from the coast, 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)
