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 Dukes and across Hampton, with different building sizes depending on the amount of space the property owner needs.
Key Points
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 65.6 miles from Dukes.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Delivery to Dukes is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Benton serves Halls Mill, Cleland Crossroads, Brunson and Lopers Crossroads and other communities around Dukes.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site; the county publishes an "Accessory Building Use Form" but a size-based exemption was not confirmed. Needs direct confirmation (803-914-2127).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not retrieved — Hampton County zoning setback tables for accessory structures were not found in available search results (note: the Town of Hampton has its own separate 2010 zoning ordinance, distinct from Hampton County). Needs direct county ordinance lookup.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland South Carolina (Lowcountry interior) — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; 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 |
86
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Hampton County
Hampton treats a metal garage like any other accessory structure: under Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site; the county publishes an "Accessory Building Use Form" but a size-based exemption was not confirmed. Needs direct confirmation (803-914-2127). square feet, Hampton County Building & Planning Department typically doesn't require a full permit, but the Not retrieved — Hampton County zoning setback tables for accessory structures were not found in available search results (note: the Town of Hampton has its own separate 2010 zoning ordinance, distinct from Hampton County). Needs direct county ordinance lookup. setback rule still governs where it can sit on the lot.
Delivery to Dukes
Current delivery time to Dukes is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Halls Mill, Cleland Crossroads, Brunson and Lopers Crossroads. Before delivery gets close, make sure you've handled the local permits and any site preparation needed for your particular garage.
Representative product photo — a Hampton County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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 Hampton County Building & Planning 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.
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 Dukes 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 Dukes?
Current delivery time to Dukes 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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Dukes?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 65.6 miles from Dukes. The company serves residents throughout Hampton, including communities such as Halls Mill, Cleland Crossroads, Brunson and Lopers Crossroads. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Dukes area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Dukes is Not retrieved — Hampton County zoning setback tables for accessory structures were not found in available search results (note: the Town of Hampton has its own separate 2010 zoning ordinance, distinct from Hampton County). Needs direct county ordinance lookup., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Hampton County Building & Planning 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 Dukes, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
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. Hampton County Building & Planning Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not retrieved — Hampton County zoning setback tables for accessory structures were not found in available search results (note: the Town of Hampton has its own separate 2010 zoning ordinance, distinct from Hampton County). Needs direct county ordinance lookup.. 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
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
Dukes, Hampton County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Hampton County Building & Planning Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.hamptoncountysc.org/9/Building-Planning-Department
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site; the county publishes an "Accessory Building Use Form" but a size-based exemption was not confirmed. Needs direct confirmation (803-914-2127).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not retrieved — Hampton County zoning setback tables for accessory structures were not found in available search results (note: the Town of Hampton has its own separate 2010 zoning ordinance, distinct from Hampton County). Needs direct county ordinance lookup.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland South Carolina (Lowcountry interior) — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 65.6
- Drive Minutes
- 86
- Nearby Towns
- Halls Mill, Cleland Crossroads, Brunson, Lopers Crossroads
- 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 Dukes, 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 Dukes?
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.hamptoncountysc.org/9/Building-Planning-Department (2026)
- https://www.hamptoncountysc.org/349/Ordinances — needs direct lookup (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-SC range (windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific primary map source found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Hampton County is inland South Carolina (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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