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 Goloid, think about storage, door clearance, work space and what might be added later. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages for residents throughout Screven and the surrounding area.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Goloid is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 26.3 miles from Goloid.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland east-central Georgia — roughly 105-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition 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 |
35
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Screven County
The permit question for a Goloid metal garage comes down to one number from Screven County Planning and Zoning Department: Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number. square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep the Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed. setback in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Goloid
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Goloid is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 26.3 miles (35 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 Screven 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 Goloid 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 Goloid?
Current delivery time to Goloid 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 Screven County Planning and Zoning Department. 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 Goloid, 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 Goloid?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 26.3 miles from Goloid. The company serves residents throughout Screven, including communities such as Brier Creek Landing, Dover, Woodcliff and Burtons Ferry Landing. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Goloid area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Goloid is Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Screven County Planning and Zoning Department. 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.
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.
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. Screven County Planning and Zoning Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed.. 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
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
Goloid, Screven County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Screven County Planning and Zoning Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.screvencountyboc.com/planning-zoning
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland east-central Georgia — roughly 105-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 26.3
- Drive Minutes
- 35
- Nearby Towns
- Brier Creek Landing, Dover, Woodcliff, Burtons Ferry Landing
- 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
Buying a garage isn't just a matter of picking a picture and choosing a size. You also have to think about what you're putting inside, where it will sit and what materials the project needs. Benton Metal Depot works with residents in Goloid and throughout the region to help them choose a garage package that will work well with whatever they need.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Goloid?
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.screvencountyboc.com/planning-zoning (2026)
- https://www.zoneomics.com/code/screven-county-unincorporated-GA/chapter_13 — verify against the primary ordinance at https://library.municode.com/GA/Screven_County/codes/Code_of_Ordinances (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Screven County is well inland (east-central Georgia, on the Savannah River but far 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)
