Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Westwick? 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 Richmond, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Westwick is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 81.2 miles from Westwick.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
120
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback).
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia, Wind Zone 1 per Georgia Dept. of Insurance/Safety Fire — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). Exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7 edition Richmond County/Augusta 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 |
104
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Richmond County
Before a metal garage goes up in Westwick, check with Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division — Richmond's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 120 square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback). setback from your property line.
Delivery to Westwick
Residents in Westwick are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 81.2 miles away. Use that window to finish whatever needs to happen at the property first. Waiting until the garage is ready can create unnecessary delays if the site isn't.
Representative product photo — a Richmond County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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.
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 Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division. 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.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Westwick?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division. The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds 120 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.
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 Westwick, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Westwick?
Current delivery time to Westwick 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.
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. Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback).. 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
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
Westwick, Richmond County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Augusta-Richmond County Planning & Development Department, License & Inspection / Construction Division
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.augustaga.gov/2101/Building-Permits
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 120
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Rear: minimum 10 ft (including eaves/overhangs) for all accessory buildings. Side: same as required for the principal structure — 5 ft each side on lots ≤55 ft wide, 7 ft on lots 56-70 ft wide, 10 ft on lots >70 ft wide. Accessory buildings generally barred from front yards (except carports/garages, which must meet the principal-structure front setback).
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia, Wind Zone 1 per Georgia Dept. of Insurance/Safety Fire — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). Exact design wind speed depends on which ASCE 7 edition Richmond County/Augusta has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 81.2
- Drive Minutes
- 104
- Nearby Towns
- Belair, Murray Hills, Bayvale, Montclair
- 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 Westwick, 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 Westwick?
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.augustaga.gov/2099/Building-Construction (2026)
- https://www.augustaga.gov/2101/Building-Permits (2026)
- Secondary source (permitsguide.com/shed/georgia) states "one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds not exceeding 120 square feet do not require a permit" in Augusta-Richmond County — NOT independently confirmed against the primary zoning ordinance PDF at https://www.augustaga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8388; verify before publishing. (2026)
- Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Augusta-Richmond County, Section 8-4(a)/(b), as summarized at https://www.zoneomics.com/code/augusta-GA/chapter_10 — verify against primary PDF at https://www.augustaga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8388 (2026)
- https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/manufactured-housing/wind-zones (confirms Richmond County is not one of the 6 GA Wind Zone 2 coastal counties; Georgia has no Wind Zone 3) — general ASCE 7 range aggregated from windload.solutions (2026)
- Richmond County is inland (Augusta, on the Savannah River but ~120 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)
