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 Fairfax 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 Allendale and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Fairfax 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 61.7 miles from Fairfax.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found for the county specifically. One secondary source notes that in Allendale County, a carport under 200 sq ft may only need a zoning permit while a building permit is required above 200 sq ft, but this was not confirmed against a primary county ordinance. Needs direct confirmation.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found for unincorporated Allendale County. The Town of Allendale has its own Zoning and Land Management Ordinance (2013) with setback tables, but that is Town-specific and not confirmed to apply county-wide. Needs direct confirmation.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland South Carolina — roughly 120-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; Allendale County is well inland (bordering Georgia along the Savannah River) and the exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition adopted and must be confirmed with a SC-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 |
80
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Allendale County
Before a metal garage goes up in Fairfax, check with Not clearly identified for the unincorporated county — search results only surface the Town of Allendale's Building/Zoning/Business License office. No distinct "Allendale County" (vs. Town of Allendale) building department page was found; the county may share services via the Lowcountry Council of Governments. Needs direct confirmation. — Allendale's cutoff for requiring a building permit is Not found for the county specifically. One secondary source notes that in Allendale County, a carport under 200 sq ft may only need a zoning permit while a building permit is required above 200 sq ft, but this was not confirmed against a primary county ordinance. Needs direct confirmation. square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not found for unincorporated Allendale County. The Town of Allendale has its own Zoning and Land Management Ordinance (2013) with setback tables, but that is Town-specific and not confirmed to apply county-wide. Needs direct confirmation. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Fairfax
Metal garage delivery to Fairfax 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 Allendale County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Fairfax?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 61.7 miles from Fairfax. The company serves residents throughout Allendale, including communities such as Lopers Crossroads, Jennys, Barton and Rouse. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Fairfax area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Fairfax is Not found for unincorporated Allendale County. The Town of Allendale has its own Zoning and Land Management Ordinance (2013) with setback tables, but that is Town-specific and not confirmed to apply county-wide. Needs direct confirmation., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Not clearly identified for the unincorporated county — search results only surface the Town of Allendale's Building/Zoning/Business License office. No distinct "Allendale County" (vs. Town of Allendale) building department page was found; the county may share services via the Lowcountry Council of Governments. Needs direct confirmation.. 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 put a metal garage beside my house?
You may be able to, but don't assume every open spot on the property is buildable. Not clearly identified for the unincorporated county — search results only surface the Town of Allendale's Building/Zoning/Business License office. No distinct "Allendale County" (vs. Town of Allendale) building department page was found; the county may share services via the Lowcountry Council of Governments. Needs direct confirmation. has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not found for unincorporated Allendale County. The Town of Allendale has its own Zoning and Land Management Ordinance (2013) with setback tables, but that is Town-specific and not confirmed to apply county-wide. Needs direct confirmation.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.
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 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax?
Current delivery time to Fairfax 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.
Definitions
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ 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.
Fairfax, Allendale County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Not clearly identified for the unincorporated county — search results only surface the Town of Allendale's Building/Zoning/Business License office. No distinct "Allendale County" (vs. Town of Allendale) building department page was found; the county may share services via the Lowcountry Council of Governments. Needs direct confirmation.
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.allendalecounty.com/ (county homepage; no dedicated building/permitting subpage located) — https://townofallendale.sc.gov/building-zoning-and-business-license is the closest confirmed permitting office found, but it is Town-level, not county-level
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found for the county specifically. One secondary source notes that in Allendale County, a carport under 200 sq ft may only need a zoning permit while a building permit is required above 200 sq ft, but this was not confirmed against a primary county ordinance. Needs direct confirmation.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found for unincorporated Allendale County. The Town of Allendale has its own Zoning and Land Management Ordinance (2013) with setback tables, but that is Town-specific and not confirmed to apply county-wide. Needs direct confirmation.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland South Carolina — roughly 120-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; Allendale County is well inland (bordering Georgia along the Savannah River) and the exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition adopted and must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 61.7
- Drive Minutes
- 80
- Nearby Towns
- Lopers Crossroads, Jennys, Barton, Rouse
- 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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax?
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://townofallendale.sc.gov/building-zoning-and-business-license (Town-level, may not cover unincorporated county); https://www.allendalecounty.com/ (county homepage) (2026)
- https://www.allendalecounty.com/ and https://townofallendale.sc.gov/building-zoning-and-business-license (2026)
- Secondary aggregator source only (coldspringmetal.com); no primary Allendale County ordinance located (2026)
- https://townofallendale.sc.gov/sites/townofallendale/files/Documents/Allendale_ZO_FINAL(9-10-13).pdf (Town-level only) (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-South-Carolina range (aggregated secondary sources, e.g. windload.solutions) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Allendale County, SC is inland (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)
