Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Do you need more room for vehicles, tools or equipment in Coosaw? 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 Beaufort, 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 Metal Depot is approximately 100.9 miles from Coosaw.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Delivery to Coosaw is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
200
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
For accessory structures 16 ft or less in height: 5 ft from both side and rear property lines. For structures over 16 ft in height, the zoning district's general dimensional standards in the Land Development Ordinance apply instead — those district-specific figures were not independently pulled.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Coastal South Carolina Wind Zone 3 / Coastal High-Hazard area — secondary sources put design wind speeds at roughly 130-150 mph, with 150 mph (or 140 mph within one mile of the coastline) commonly cited for SC Wind Zone 3. Exact figure for a specific parcel depends on distance from the coast, ASCE 7 edition, exposure, and risk category, and must be confirmed with an SC-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
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 |
133
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Beaufort County
Before a metal garage goes up in Coosaw, check with Beaufort County Community Development Department, Building Codes / Inspections Division — Beaufort's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 200 square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the For accessory structures 16 ft or less in height: 5 ft from both side and rear property lines. For structures over 16 ft in height, the zoning district's general dimensional standards in the Land Development Ordinance apply instead — those district-specific figures were not independently pulled. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Coosaw
Residents in Coosaw are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 100.9 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 Beaufort 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 Coosaw?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 100.9 miles from Coosaw. The company serves residents throughout Beaufort, including communities such as Fairview, Dale, Lobeco and Chisolm. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Coosaw area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Coosaw is For accessory structures 16 ft or less in height: 5 ft from both side and rear property lines. For structures over 16 ft in height, the zoning district's general dimensional standards in the Land Development Ordinance apply instead — those district-specific figures were not independently pulled., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Beaufort County Community Development Department, Building Codes / Inspections Division. 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 Coosaw, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
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 Beaufort County Community Development Department, Building Codes / Inspections 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.
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 Coosaw 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 Coosaw?
Current delivery time to Coosaw 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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Trim
- The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
Coosaw, Beaufort County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Beaufort County Community Development Department, Building Codes / Inspections Division
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/building-codes/requirements.html
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 200
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- For accessory structures 16 ft or less in height: 5 ft from both side and rear property lines. For structures over 16 ft in height, the zoning district's general dimensional standards in the Land Development Ordinance apply instead — those district-specific figures were not independently pulled.
- Wind Load Zone
- Coastal South Carolina Wind Zone 3 / Coastal High-Hazard area — secondary sources put design wind speeds at roughly 130-150 mph, with 150 mph (or 140 mph within one mile of the coastline) commonly cited for SC Wind Zone 3. Exact figure for a specific parcel depends on distance from the coast, ASCE 7 edition, exposure, and risk category, and must be confirmed with an SC-licensed engineer or the county building official before publishing.
- Coastal
- 1
- Drive Miles
- 100.9
- Drive Minutes
- 133
- Nearby Towns
- Fairview, Dale, Lobeco, Chisolm
- 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 has been working with metal building products in Statesboro since 2004. That local experience is important when you're planning a garage in Coosaw and trying to sort through materials, building specifications and the rest of the project details. Benton works with homeowners, contractors and property owners throughout the region.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Coosaw?
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.beaufortcountysc.gov/building-codes/index.html (2026)
- https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/building-codes/requirements.html (2026)
- https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/code-enforcement/faq.html ("Accessory structures 200 square feet and larger require a Building Permit... including pre-built structures"; a Zoning Permit is also required before placing any accessory structure) (2026)
- https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/code-enforcement/faq.html — cross-reference against primary Beaufort County Land Development Code, Art. 4 Div. 4.2 "Accessory Uses and Structures" at https://library.municode.com/sc/beaufort_county (2026)
- Aggregated from windload.solutions/south-carolina-wind-load-requirements and scbaldwin.com/blog/coastal-building-codes-wind-salt-air-sc — no Beaufort County-specific primary wind-speed map/ordinance page was located; needs verification (2026)
- Given/client spec — Beaufort County is a coastal South Carolina county (Atlantic coastline, Sea Islands) (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)
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