Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Undine? 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 Evans, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦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..
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Benton serves Edna, Jennie, Bellville and Hagan and other communities around Undine.
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 Undine 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 Undine
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Undine is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 21.4 miles (33 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
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 Undine 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 Undine, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Undine?
Current delivery time to Undine 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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Undine?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 21.4 miles from Undine. The company serves residents throughout Evans, including communities such as Edna, Jennie, Bellville and Hagan. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Undine area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Undine 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.
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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
Undine, 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, Jennie, Bellville, Hagan
- 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 Undine, 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 Undine?
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)
