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 Perkins, think about storage, door clearance, work space and what might be added later. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages for residents throughout Jenkins and the surrounding area.
Key Points
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is Not found — no Jenkins County zoning ordinance setback table for accessory structures was located online. Needs direct county contact..
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦In Perkins, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not found — Jenkins County does not appear to publish a dedicated accessory-structure permit page online. Georgia's state minimum code baseline (IRC) generally exempts one-story detached sheds/playhouses up to 120 sq ft, but whether Jenkins County has adopted/enforces that as-is is unconfirmed. Needs direct county contact. square feet.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Benton serves Murray Hill, Sardis, Rogers and Lawton and other communities around Perkins.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — Jenkins County does not appear to publish a dedicated accessory-structure permit page online. Georgia's state minimum code baseline (IRC) generally exempts one-story detached sheds/playhouses up to 120 sq ft, but whether Jenkins County has adopted/enforces that as-is is unconfirmed. Needs direct county contact.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found — no Jenkins County zoning ordinance setback table for accessory structures was located online. Needs direct county contact.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; the exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Jenkins 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 |
59
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Jenkins County
Before a metal garage goes up in Perkins, check with Jenkins County Administration / Clerk's Office (no dedicated stand-alone building-permit department page was found; permitting appears to be handled through county administration) — Jenkins's cutoff for requiring a building permit is Not found — Jenkins County does not appear to publish a dedicated accessory-structure permit page online. Georgia's state minimum code baseline (IRC) generally exempts one-story detached sheds/playhouses up to 120 sq ft, but whether Jenkins County has adopted/enforces that as-is is unconfirmed. Needs direct county contact. square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not found — no Jenkins County zoning ordinance setback table for accessory structures was located online. Needs direct county contact. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Perkins
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Perkins is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 41.4 miles (59 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 Jenkins County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Perkins is Not found — no Jenkins County zoning ordinance setback table for accessory structures was located online. Needs direct county contact., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Jenkins County Administration / Clerk's Office (no dedicated stand-alone building-permit department page was found; permitting appears to be handled through county administration). 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.
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 Perkins, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Perkins?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 41.4 miles from Perkins. The company serves residents throughout Jenkins, including communities such as Murray Hill, Sardis, Rogers and Lawton. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Perkins area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
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 Jenkins County Administration / Clerk's Office (no dedicated stand-alone building-permit department page was found; permitting appears to be handled through county administration). 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 long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Perkins?
Current delivery time to Perkins 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 Perkins 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.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Perkins?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Jenkins County Administration / Clerk's Office (no dedicated stand-alone building-permit department page was found; permitting appears to be handled through county administration). The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds Not found — Jenkins County does not appear to publish a dedicated accessory-structure permit page online. Georgia's state minimum code baseline (IRC) generally exempts one-story detached sheds/playhouses up to 120 sq ft, but whether Jenkins County has adopted/enforces that as-is is unconfirmed. 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 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
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
Perkins, Jenkins County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Jenkins County Administration / Clerk's Office (no dedicated stand-alone building-permit department page was found; permitting appears to be handled through county administration)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.jenkinscountyga.com/jenkins-county-administration.php
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — Jenkins County does not appear to publish a dedicated accessory-structure permit page online. Georgia's state minimum code baseline (IRC) generally exempts one-story detached sheds/playhouses up to 120 sq ft, but whether Jenkins County has adopted/enforces that as-is is unconfirmed. Needs direct county contact.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found — no Jenkins County zoning ordinance setback table for accessory structures was located online. Needs direct county contact.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; the exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Jenkins County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 41.4
- Drive Minutes
- 59
- Nearby Towns
- Murray Hill, Sardis, Rogers, Lawton
- 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 Perkins, 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 Perkins?
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.jenkinscountyga.com/jenkins-county-administration.php — needs direct confirmation by phone (478-982-2563 / 478-982-4683) (2026)
- https://www.jenkinscountyga.com/jenkins-county-administration.php (2026)
- General GA IRC baseline exemption (120 sq ft) — no Jenkins County-specific page found (2026)
- Not found (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Jenkins County is inland Georgia (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)
