Metal Garages in Ardick 2026 | Benton Metal Depot

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Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Ardick? 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 McIntosh, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.

Key Points

  • ◦In Ardick, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603). square feet.
  • ◦Benton serves Meridian, Ridgeville, Carnigan and Ashintilly and other communities around Ardick.
  • ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
  • ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
  • ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance..

At a Glance

Permit threshold Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603).
As of 2026 · Source
Setback (side/rear) Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance.
As of 2026 · Source
Wind load zone Coastal Georgia (Darien) — secondary sources commonly cite around 130 mph (ASCE 7-22, Risk Category II) for this stretch of coastal GA, consistent with Chatham/Glynn. NOT verified against a primary McIntosh County map; 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 110
As of 2026 · Source

Permits & Setbacks in McIntosh County

Before a metal garage goes up in Ardick, check with McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office — McIntosh's cutoff for requiring a building permit is Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603). square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance. setback from your property line.

Delivery to Ardick

The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Ardick is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 95.4 miles (110 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.

Metal garage by Benton Metal Depot

Representative product photo — a McIntosh County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).

FAQ

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 McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office. 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 Ardick?

Current delivery time to Ardick 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 Ardick 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.

How close can my metal garage be to the property line?

The current setback in Ardick is Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with McIntosh County Building & Zoning 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 Ardick?

Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 95.4 miles from Ardick. The company serves residents throughout McIntosh, including communities such as Meridian, Ridgeville, Carnigan and Ashintilly. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Ardick area is about 1 to 2 weeks.

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 Ardick, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.

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. McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.

Definitions

◦ Concrete Slab
A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
◦ Clear Span
Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
◦ Wall Panel
Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the 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.
◦ Walk Door
A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
◦ Gable
The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
◦ Setback
The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
◦ 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.

Ardick, McIntosh County — At a Glance

Permit Authority Name
McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office
Permit Authority Url
https://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/253/Building-Zoning
Permit Threshold Sqft
Not found — the county publishes an Accessory Building Permit application but no sqft exemption threshold was confirmed in available materials. Needs direct confirmation (912-437-6603).
Setback Feet Side Rear
Not confirmed for accessory structures specifically. For reference, the R-1 Single-Family Residential district principal-structure minimums are 10 ft side yard / 15 ft rear yard from the property line, and max lot coverage including accessory buildings is 40% in R-1 / 30% in A-R (Residential Agriculture); accessory-structure-specific setback figures need direct lookup in the 2025 zoning ordinance.
Wind Load Zone
Coastal Georgia (Darien) — secondary sources commonly cite around 130 mph (ASCE 7-22, Risk Category II) for this stretch of coastal GA, consistent with Chatham/Glynn. NOT verified against a primary McIntosh County map; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
Coastal
1
Drive Miles
95.4
Drive Minutes
110
Nearby Towns
Meridian, Ridgeville, Carnigan, Ashintilly
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 Ardick 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 Ardick?

Call (912) 489-5795

Sources

  1. Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
  2. 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)
  3. https://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/253/Building-Zoning (2026)
  4. https://mcintoshcountyga.com/DocumentCenter/View/771/Accessory-Permit (2026)
  5. McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance (2025), https://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/DocumentCenter/View/610/McIntosh-Zoning-Ordinance-2025-v1-Watermark (2026)
  6. Aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources — no primary McIntosh County wind map found (2026)
  7. Given/client spec — McIntosh County (Darien) is a coastal Georgia county (2026)
  8. 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)
  9. Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
  10. Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
  11. Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
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