Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
Are you repairing equipment, working on vehicles or simply need a place for hobbies and projects? A metal shop building gives you a workspace that's separate from the house. Benton Metal Depot supplies workshop packages to residents in New Lacy and surrounding communities, with 7 colors available and a lead time of 1 to 2 weeks.
Key Points
- ◦Current lead time for a metal shop building to New Lacy is 1 to 2 weeks.
- ◦In New Lacy, a permit from Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site) is required once the workshop exceeds Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact. square feet.
- ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 93.9 miles from New Lacy.
- ◦Plan enough moving room around workbenches, tools and equipment to work comfortably.
- ◦Workshop customers can choose from 7 available colors.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact.
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland southeast Georgia coastal plain — roughly 115-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a GA-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 |
122
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Bacon County
Before laying out the workshop on your property, make sure the spot you've chosen can really be used. Workshop permit requirements in New Lacy are handled by Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site). The current threshold is Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact. square feet, but size isn't the only thing to check. Setbacks, zoning and other local requirements may affect the project too. Confirm those details before pouring concrete, grading the site or doing other permanent work.
Delivery to New Lacy
The workshop and the site should be ready for each other at roughly the same time. Residents in New Lacy are looking at 1 to 2 weeks from Statesboro. Benton Metal Depot is approximately 93.9 miles away. Make sure any required permitting and site work are accounted for before the workshop reaches the delivery stage.
Representative product photo — a Bacon County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How tall should my metal shop building be?
Think about what's going through the doors and what will happen inside. Taller vehicles, equipment, lifts or overhead storage can all affect the height you need. Don't choose wall height based only on how the building looks from outside. Make sure the interior clearance works with both your current equipment and anything you're likely to add later.
How close can I build my workshop to the property line?
The current setback in New Lacy is Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county., subject to the requirements of Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site) and your particular property. That distance can affect where the shop fits, especially on a smaller lot. Confirm the setback before marking the final location so you don't design the rest of the site around a spot that can't be used.
Can I use a metal shop building for working on cars and trucks?
A metal shop building can be planned for vehicle work, but think carefully about the interior dimensions and the moving room. You'll need enough space for the vehicle, open doors, tools and room to move around while you're working. The overhead door also needs to accommodate the vehicles or equipment you expect to bring inside.
Do I need a permit for a workshop in New Lacy?
The requirements in New Lacy are handled by Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site). Currently, a permit is required once the building exceeds Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact. square feet. Other local rules can affect the building location as well, so check the requirements before pouring concrete or doing permanent site work. It's easier to change the plan before the property has been prepared.
What should I do before pouring a slab for my workshop?
Finalize the building dimensions and confirm the local requirements first. You don't want to discover after the concrete is down that the slab is the wrong size or the shop is sitting too close to a property line. Check the requirements with Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site) and coordinate the concrete dimensions with the specifications for your actual building.
How many workshop colors can I choose from?
There are currently 7 colors available for metal shop buildings. Color can be purely a matter of preference, or you may want the shop to coordinate with your home, barn or another building already on the property. It's worth looking at the available finishes before finalizing the exterior rather than treating color as a last-minute decision.
How should I plan the doors on a metal workshop?
Start with the largest thing that needs to pass through them. Vehicles, tractors, machinery and other equipment can require more clearance than a standard entry. Then think about where those items need to go once they're inside. Good door placement lets you move equipment without constantly rearranging tools, workbenches or stored materials.
Should I insulate my metal workshop?
That depends on how you'll use the shop and how much time you'll spend inside it. If heating, cooling or interior comfort matters, insulation is worth considering during the planning stage. Benton lists insulation products among its building accessories, but the appropriate system depends on the building and project requirements. Plan for it before finishing the interior.
Definitions
- ◦ Insulation
- Material used to reduce heat transfer through the building envelope and help control interior conditions.
- ◦ Eave Height
- The height of the shop's sidewall where it meets the lower edge of the roof.
- ◦ Wall Panel
- A formed metal sheet used to enclose the exterior walls of the shop.
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed metal sheet used as part of the exterior roofing system on the workshop.
- ◦ Bay
- A section of the building between structural supports. Bay spacing can affect how the interior and exterior openings are laid out.
- ◦ Building Permit
- Local government approval allowing construction to proceed under the building and zoning requirements that apply to the project.
- ◦ Overhead Door
- A large door that opens upward and is commonly used for vehicle, machinery or equipment access.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- The slope of the roof, expressed by how much it rises over a given horizontal distance.
- ◦ Ventilation
- The movement of air into and out of the workshop to help manage heat, moisture, fumes or airborne material produced by certain types of work.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A poured concrete surface that can serve as the shop floor and part of the building's foundation system when the design calls for one.
New Lacy, Bacon County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Bacon County Building Department / Building Inspector (exact current department name not confirmed — no dedicated permitting page found on the county's official site)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://baconcounty.org/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found. No county-published permit-exemption sqft threshold was located online. Needs direct county contact.
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not found. No accessible online zoning ordinance text was located for Bacon County. Needs direct confirmation with the county.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland southeast Georgia coastal plain — roughly 115-130 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 93.9
- Drive Minutes
- 122
- Nearby Towns
- Guysie, Rockingham, Alma, Wilsonville
- 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 building products in Statesboro and has served the region since 2004. The company works with residential, agricultural and commercial projects and uses a single-source coil supplier to maintain consistency in its metal products. Customers in New Lacy can request a workshop quote based on the size and specifications of their project.
Ready to talk through your workshops project in New Lacy?
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 workshops specifically. (2026)
- https://baconcounty.org/ (2026)
- No county-specific source located; a 1970s zoning ordinance for Alma/Bacon County exists per NTIS record PB209068 but is not available online (2026)
- https://ntrl.ntis.gov/NTRL/dashboard/searchResults/titleDetail/PB209068.xhtml (ordinance exists but not retrievable online) (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-southeast-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Bacon County is inland (~50+ miles from the Atlantic) and is 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)
