Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Are you running out of room in the driveway, shed or workshop? A metal garage can put vehicles, tools and equipment under one roof. Benton Metal Depot supplies garage packages to customers in Little Edisto and across Charleston, with different building sizes depending on the amount of space the property owner needs.
Key Points
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Delivery to Little Edisto is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 147.5 miles from Little Edisto.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
120
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Detached accessory structures must comply with all applicable setback standards of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, but the specific side/rear footage by district was not retrieved from available excerpts.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Charleston County is a Coastal High-Hazard Area — secondary sources cite design wind speeds in roughly the 130-150 mph range (ASCE 7-16/7-22, Risk Category II), with the wind-borne debris region extending about 1 mile inland from the coast. Exact figure depends on precise parcel location and adopted county wind map; 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 |
189
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Charleston County
Charleston treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under 120 square feet, Charleston County Building Inspection Services typically doesn't require a full permit, but the Detached accessory structures must comply with all applicable setback standards of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, but the specific side/rear footage by district was not retrieved from available excerpts. setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Little Edisto
Residents in Little Edisto are currently looking at about 1 to 2 weeks after placing an order. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 147.5 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 Charleston County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Little Edisto is Detached accessory structures must comply with all applicable setback standards of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, but the specific side/rear footage by district was not retrieved from available excerpts., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Charleston County Building Inspection Services. 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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Little Edisto?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 147.5 miles from Little Edisto. The company serves residents throughout Charleston, including communities such as Edisto Island, Freedman, Edisto Beach and Rockland. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Little Edisto area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
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 Charleston County Building Inspection Services. 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 long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Little Edisto?
Current delivery time to Little Edisto 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.
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 Little Edisto, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
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 Little Edisto 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 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. Charleston County Building Inspection Services has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Detached accessory structures must comply with all applicable setback standards of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, but the specific side/rear footage by district was not retrieved from available excerpts.. 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
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
Little Edisto, Charleston County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Charleston County Building Inspection Services
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/building-inspection-services/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 120
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Detached accessory structures must comply with all applicable setback standards of the Zoning and Land Development Regulations, but the specific side/rear footage by district was not retrieved from available excerpts.
- Wind Load Zone
- Charleston County is a Coastal High-Hazard Area — secondary sources cite design wind speeds in roughly the 130-150 mph range (ASCE 7-16/7-22, Risk Category II), with the wind-borne debris region extending about 1 mile inland from the coast. Exact figure depends on precise parcel location and adopted county wind map; must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- 1
- Drive Miles
- 147.5
- Drive Minutes
- 189
- Nearby Towns
- Edisto Island, Freedman, Edisto Beach, Rockland
- 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 Little Edisto, 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 Little Edisto?
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.charlestoncounty.org/departments/building-inspection-services/ (2026)
- Charleston County Zoning and Land Development Regulations, Sec. 3.8.2(D) (https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/charlestoncounty-sc/ereader/zldr) — a Zoning Permit is not required for one detached one-story accessory structure (tool/storage shed, playhouse, or similar) if the building footprint does not exceed 120 sq ft; this exemption applies to only one such structure per lot, and it covers the zoning permit specifically — garages and structures with electrical/plumbing typically still require a building permit regardless of size. (2026)
- Charleston County Zoning and Land Development Regulations, Sec. 3.8.2(D), https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/charlestoncounty-sc/ereader/zldr — needs direct lookup of the district-specific yard table (2026)
- Aggregated from windload.solutions and similar secondary sources — no single primary Charleston County wind-speed map document was retrieved (2026)
- Given/client spec — Charleston County is a coastal South Carolina county (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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