Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
One mistake people make when planning a garage is sizing it for what they own today. If you're building your garage in Hagan, think about storage, door clearance, work space and what might be added later. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages for residents throughout Evans and the surrounding area.
Key Points
- ◦Benton serves Edna, Undine, Jennie and Bellville and other communities around Hagan.
- ◦In Hagan, 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.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦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 |
33
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Evans County
The permit question for a Hagan metal garage comes down to one number from Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA: 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. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep 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 in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Hagan
Residents in Hagan are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 21.4 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 Evans County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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 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 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 Hagan?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Evans County Code Enforcement (permit/building services), Claxton, GA. The current rule requires a permit 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. 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 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 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 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 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.
Definitions
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ 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.
Hagan, 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
- 21.4
- Drive Minutes
- 33
- 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 has been working with metal building products in Statesboro since 2004. That local experience is important when you're planning a garage in Hagan 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 Hagan?
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)
