Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
A garage doesn't have to be just a place to park the car. Property owners in Parkers can use metal garages to store cleaning equipment, different kinds of tools, storage and it can be used as a work space, too. Benton Metal Depot serves customers across Screven and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Benton serves Thomasboro, Rocky Ford, Brier Creek Landing and Dover and other communities around Parkers.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦In Parkers, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 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.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage 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..
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 |
43
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Screven County
Before a metal garage goes up in Parkers, check with Screven County Planning and Zoning Department — Screven's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 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. Below that, you still need to clear 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 from your property line.
Delivery to Parkers
Metal garage delivery to Parkers 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 Screven 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.
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 Parkers, 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.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Parkers?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Screven County Planning and Zoning Department. The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds 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. 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.
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.
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.
What can I keep in a metal garage?
Cars and trucks are obvious, but metal garages can also hold lawn equipment, tools, recreational gear and general storage. Larger buildings can leave room for work areas, too. Make a list of what you intend to keep inside before choosing the building size. It's easy to underestimate how quickly floor space disappears.
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 Parkers 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.
Definitions
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
Parkers, 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
- 28.4
- Drive Minutes
- 43
- Nearby Towns
- Thomasboro, Rocky Ford, Brier Creek Landing, Dover
- 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 Parkers 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 Parkers?
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)
