Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
For some residents in Valona, a metal garage means covered parking. For others, it's where the lawn equipment, tools and weekend projects end up. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout McIntosh, so the building can be planned around the job it needs to do on your property.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Valona 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 81.6 miles from Valona.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦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 |
97
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in McIntosh County
The permit question for a Valona metal garage comes down to one number from McIntosh County Building & Zoning Office: 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. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep 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 in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Valona
Metal garage delivery to Valona can take about 1 to 2 weeks. Use that time to take care of permits and get the site ready if work is needed beforehand. If you're hiring someone for grading or concrete, coordinate those jobs around the delivery schedule instead of trying to squeeze everything in at the last minute.
Representative product photo — a McIntosh 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 Valona 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 long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Valona?
Current delivery time to Valona 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 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.
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 Valona, 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 Valona?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 81.6 miles from Valona. The company serves residents throughout McIntosh, including communities such as Eulonia, Crescent, Bellville Point and Townsend. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Valona area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Valona 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 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
Valona, 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
- 81.6
- Drive Minutes
- 97
- Nearby Towns
- Eulonia, Crescent, Bellville Point, Townsend
- 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 Valona, 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 Valona?
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.mcintoshcountyga.com/253/Building-Zoning (2026)
- https://mcintoshcountyga.com/DocumentCenter/View/771/Accessory-Permit (2026)
- McIntosh County Zoning Ordinance (2025), https://www.mcintoshcountyga.com/DocumentCenter/View/610/McIntosh-Zoning-Ordinance-2025-v1-Watermark (2026)
- Aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources — no primary McIntosh County wind map found (2026)
- Given/client spec — McIntosh County (Darien) is a coastal Georgia county (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)
