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 Fersners 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 Orangeburg and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Benton serves Haddock, Felder, Gravel Hill and Great Branch and other communities around Fersners.
- ◦In Fersners, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds 200 square feet.
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦Get the final garage dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
200
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland South Carolina (Midlands) — 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 |
129
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Orangeburg County
Before a metal garage goes up in Fersners, check with Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development) — Orangeburg's cutoff for requiring a building permit is 200 square feet. Below that, you still need to clear the Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts. setback from your property line.
Delivery to Fersners
Metal garage delivery to Fersners 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 Orangeburg County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
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.
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 Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). 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 Fersners, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Fersners?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds 200 square feet. Check before doing any permanent site work. There may be other requirements tied to your property as well, so getting an answer early can save you from having to change plans later.
How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Fersners?
Current delivery time to Fersners 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 Fersners 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.
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.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
Fersners, Orangeburg County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/223/Permits-Inspections
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- 200
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not independently confirmed — Orangeburg County zoning ordinance (Municode Appendix A) has district-specific yard tables but the exact side/rear accessory-structure setback figures were not retrievable from search excerpts.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland South Carolina (Midlands) — 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
- 101.6
- Drive Minutes
- 129
- Nearby Towns
- Haddock, Felder, Gravel Hill, Great Branch
- 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 Fersners 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 Fersners?
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.orangeburgcounty.org/223/Permits-Inspections (2026)
- Orangeburg County FAQ (https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/m/faq?cat=25#question-126) — one-story detached storage structures accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling are exempt from a permit if floor area does not exceed 200 sq ft; verify against the primary building-regs PDF at https://www.orangeburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/437/Planning-Buildings-and-Building-Regulations-PDF (2026)
- https://library.municode.com/sc/orangeburg_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZO — needs direct lookup of the district yard-requirement table (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-SC range (windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific primary map source found (2026)
- Orangeburg County is inland SC, not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (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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