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 Hazlehurst 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 Jeff Davis and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Delivery to Hazlehurst is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 80.1 miles from Hazlehurst.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures on the county site or in searchable secondary sources. Jeff Davis is a small rural county with limited online permitting documentation; needs a direct call to the County Commissioners' office (912-375-6611) to confirm.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found — no published zoning ordinance or setback table located online for Jeff Davis County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.
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 Jeff Davis 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 |
118
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures on the county site or in searchable secondary sources. Jeff Davis is a small rural county with limited online permitting documentation; needs a direct call to the County Commissioners' office (912-375-6611) to confirm. square feet, Jeff Davis County government (no dedicated online Building/Permitting Department page was found; permits appear to be filed through the County Commissioners' Clerk's Office) typically doesn't require a full permit, but the Not found — no published zoning ordinance or setback table located online for Jeff Davis County. Needs direct confirmation with the county. setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Hazlehurst
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Hazlehurst is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 80.1 miles (118 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 Jeff Davis 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 Hazlehurst?
Current delivery time to Hazlehurst 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.
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 Hazlehurst 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.
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.
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. Jeff Davis County government (no dedicated online Building/Permitting Department page was found; permits appear to be filed through the County Commissioners' Clerk's Office) has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not found — no published zoning ordinance or setback table located online for Jeff Davis County. 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.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Hazlehurst is Not found — no published zoning ordinance or setback table located online for Jeff Davis County. Needs direct confirmation with the county., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Jeff Davis County government (no dedicated online Building/Permitting Department page was found; permits appear to be filed through the County Commissioners' Clerk's Office). 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 Hazlehurst?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 80.1 miles from Hazlehurst. The company serves residents throughout Jeff Davis, including communities such as Tallahassee, Kirkland, Roper and Brooker. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Hazlehurst area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
Definitions
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ 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.
Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Jeff Davis County government (no dedicated online Building/Permitting Department page was found; permits appear to be filed through the County Commissioners' Clerk's Office)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://jeffdaviscountyga.gov/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures on the county site or in searchable secondary sources. Jeff Davis is a small rural county with limited online permitting documentation; needs a direct call to the County Commissioners' office (912-375-6611) to confirm.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found — no published zoning ordinance or setback table located online for Jeff Davis County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.
- 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 Jeff Davis County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 80.1
- Drive Minutes
- 118
- Nearby Towns
- Tallahassee, Kirkland, Roper, Brooker
- 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 Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst?
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://jeffdaviscountyga.gov/ — the county homepage lists no separate Building/Zoning department page as of this search (2026)
- https://jeffdaviscountyga.gov/ (2026)
- No primary source found; https://jeffdaviscountyga.gov/ has no permitting subpage (2026)
- No primary source found (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources, e.g. windload.solutions) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Jeff Davis County is well 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)
