Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Broadhurst? 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 Wayne, with buildings that you can plan around according to what you need to park, store or work on.
Key Points
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Benton serves Gardi, Lower Sansavilla, Slover and Odessa and other communities around Broadhurst.
- ◦In Broadhurst, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 200 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 Not found. No specific numeric side/rear setback figures for accessory structures were located on the county site or extractable from the Code of Ordinances in this pass. Needs direct confirmation with Wayne County Building Inspections/Planning..
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
200
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found. No specific numeric side/rear setback figures for accessory structures were located on the county site or extractable from the Code of Ordinances in this pass. Needs direct confirmation with Wayne County Building Inspections/Planning.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Southeast Georgia coastal plain (Wayne County is roughly 35-45 miles from the Atlantic) — roughly 120-135 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 |
113
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Wayne County
The permit question for a Broadhurst metal garage comes down to one number from Wayne County Building Inspections Department: 200 square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep the Not found. No specific numeric side/rear setback figures for accessory structures were located on the county site or extractable from the Code of Ordinances in this pass. Needs direct confirmation with Wayne County Building Inspections/Planning. setback in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Broadhurst
Metal garage delivery to Broadhurst 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 Wayne County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Broadhurst?
Current delivery time to Broadhurst 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 Broadhurst 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.
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 Wayne County Building Inspections 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.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Broadhurst is Not found. No specific numeric side/rear setback figures for accessory structures were located on the county site or extractable from the Code of Ordinances in this pass. Needs direct confirmation with Wayne County Building Inspections/Planning., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Wayne County Building Inspections 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.
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 Broadhurst, 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 Broadhurst?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 76.8 miles from Broadhurst. The company serves residents throughout Wayne, including communities such as Gardi, Lower Sansavilla, Slover and Odessa. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Broadhurst area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
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. Wayne County Building Inspections Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not found. No specific numeric side/rear setback figures for accessory structures were located on the county site or extractable from the Code of Ordinances in this pass. Needs direct confirmation with Wayne County Building Inspections/Planning.. 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
Broadhurst, Wayne County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Wayne County Building Inspections Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.waynecountyga.us/department/division.php?structureid=42
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 200
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found. No specific numeric side/rear setback figures for accessory structures were located on the county site or extractable from the Code of Ordinances in this pass. Needs direct confirmation with Wayne County Building Inspections/Planning.
- Wind Load Zone
- Southeast Georgia coastal plain (Wayne County is roughly 35-45 miles from the Atlantic) — roughly 120-135 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
- 76.8
- Drive Minutes
- 113
- Nearby Towns
- Gardi, Lower Sansavilla, Slover, Odessa
- 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 Broadhurst, 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 Broadhurst?
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.waynecountyga.us/department/division.php?structureid=42 (2026)
- https://www.waynecountyga.us/department/division.php?structureid=42 ("Accessory structures such as tool or storage sheds; play houses or structures with similar functions that do not exceed 200 sq ft do not require a permit") (2026)
- https://library.municode.com/ga/wayne_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH8BUBURE (2026)
- General ASCE 7 southeast-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Wayne County is inland relative to the immediate coastline 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)
