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 Gilmania 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 Gilmania is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 97.9 miles from Gilmania.
- ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
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 |
119
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Jasper County
The permit question for a Gilmania metal garage comes down to one number from Jasper County Planning and Building Services Department: 200 square feet. Stay under it and skip the full permit process; either way, keep 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 in mind before you pick a spot.
Delivery to Gilmania
Current delivery time to Gilmania is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Hendersonville, Pocotaligo, McPhersonville and Brewton. 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 Jasper County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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. Jasper County Planning and Building Services Department has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of 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).. 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 far is Benton Metal Depot from Gilmania?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 97.9 miles from Gilmania. The company serves residents throughout Jasper, including communities such as Hendersonville, Pocotaligo, McPhersonville and Brewton. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Gilmania area is about 1 to 2 weeks.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Gilmania 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.
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 Gilmania 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 Gilmania?
Current delivery time to Gilmania 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.
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.
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.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
Gilmania, 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
- 97.9
- Drive Minutes
- 119
- Nearby Towns
- Hendersonville, Pocotaligo, McPhersonville, Brewton
- 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 Gilmania, 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 Gilmania?
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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