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 Okatie and across Jasper, 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 79 miles from Okatie.
- ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
- ◦Delivery to Okatie is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦Benton serves Grahamville, Mitchellville, Bashan and Jasper and other communities around Okatie.
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
Jasper's permitting office, Jasper County Planning and Building Services Department, sets the accessory-structure line at 200 square feet — build under that and you generally skip the full building-permit process, though a 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). still applies. Confirm your lot's zoning district before ordering, since setbacks vary by district.
Delivery to Okatie
The current estimate for getting a metal garage to Okatie is 1 to 2 weeks. The area is about 79 miles (93 minutes) from Benton Metal Depot in Statesboro. That gives you a general timeline for scheduling contractors, preparing the property and handling local permits before the building is due to arrive.
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 Okatie?
Current delivery time to Okatie 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 Okatie 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.
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.
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 Okatie, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
How close can my metal garage be to the property line?
The current setback in Okatie 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 Okatie?
Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 79 miles from Okatie. The company serves residents throughout Jasper, including communities such as Grahamville, Mitchellville, Bashan and Jasper. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Okatie 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 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.
Definitions
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
- ◦ Setback
- The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
Okatie, 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 Okatie 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 Okatie?
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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