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 Gillisonville 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 Jasper and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Delivery to Gillisonville is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 79 miles from Gillisonville.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
- ◦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) |
Not confirmed — Jasper County Code Title 20 (Zoning) contains a district-by-district setback table but exact figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation with Planning and Building Services (843-717-3650).
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Coastal/near-coastal South Carolina — secondary sources place Jasper County in a Coastal High Hazard range of roughly 130-150 mph (ASCE 7-16, 3-second gust), likely tapering toward the lower end moving inland from the coast toward Ridgeland/Hardeeville. This is NOT a verified county-specific figure — South Carolina jurisdictions may reference ASCE 7-10 or ASCE 7-16 depending on local adoption, and the exact design wind speed for a given parcel must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer, the ATC Hazards by Location tool, 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 |
93
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Jasper County
Before a metal garage goes up in Gillisonville, check with Jasper County Planning and Building Services Department — Jasper's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 200 square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not confirmed — Jasper County Code Title 20 (Zoning) contains a district-by-district setback table but exact figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation with Planning and Building Services (843-717-3650). setback from your property line.
Delivery to Gillisonville
Metal garage delivery to Gillisonville 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 Jasper 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 Gillisonville?
Current delivery time to Gillisonville 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 Gillisonville 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.
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 Gillisonville, 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 Jasper County Planning and Building Services 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 Gillisonville is Not confirmed — Jasper County Code Title 20 (Zoning) contains a district-by-district setback table but exact figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation with Planning and Building Services (843-717-3650)., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Jasper County Planning and Building Services 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.
How far is Benton Metal Depot from Gillisonville?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 79 miles from Gillisonville. The company serves residents throughout Jasper, including communities such as Grahamville, Mitchellville, Bashan and Jasper. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Gillisonville area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
Can I use my metal garage as a workshop too?
Definitely! Just plan for the workshop before deciding on the garage size. A workbench, toolboxes, shelving and equipment can eat up a lot of floor space, especially when you're also parking a vehicle inside. Make sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably instead of trying to fit a workshop into whatever space happens to be left over.
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.
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.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
Gillisonville, Jasper County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Jasper County Planning and Building Services Department
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.jaspercountysc.gov/services/planning-and-building/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 200
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not confirmed — Jasper County Code Title 20 (Zoning) contains a district-by-district setback table but exact figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation with Planning and Building Services (843-717-3650).
- Wind Load Zone
- Coastal/near-coastal South Carolina — secondary sources place Jasper County in a Coastal High Hazard range of roughly 130-150 mph (ASCE 7-16, 3-second gust), likely tapering toward the lower end moving inland from the coast toward Ridgeland/Hardeeville. This is NOT a verified county-specific figure — South Carolina jurisdictions may reference ASCE 7-10 or ASCE 7-16 depending on local adoption, and the exact design wind speed for a given parcel must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer, the ATC Hazards by Location tool, or the county building official before publishing.
- Coastal
- 1
- Drive Miles
- 79
- Drive Minutes
- 93
- Nearby Towns
- Grahamville, Mitchellville, Bashan, Jasper
- 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 Gillisonville 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 Gillisonville?
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.jaspercountysc.gov/services/planning-and-building/ (2026)
- Jasper County Code § 20.90.060 (Improvement Location Permit), as cited by https://jasper.county.codes/JCC/20.90.060 and summarized by secondary sources: "residential accessory structures less than 200 square feet, commercial accessory structures less than 120 square feet" are exempt from a building permit (zoning/setback compliance still required). Verify against the primary code text directly. (2026)
- https://www.jaspercountysc.gov/services/planning-and-building/ordinances-regulations/ (2026)
- Aggregated from windload.solutions (South Carolina Wind Load Requirements) and general ASCE 7-16 coastal SC guidance — no Jasper County-specific primary map source found (2026)
- Given/client spec — Jasper County, SC is a coastal 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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