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 Lambrick and surrounding communities, with 7 colors available and a lead time of 1 to 2 weeks.
Key Points
- ◦Workshop customers can choose from 7 available colors.
- ◦Plan enough moving room around workbenches, tools and equipment to work comfortably.
- ◦Door size and placement should account for the largest equipment you expect to move into the shop.
- ◦Decide on the final building dimensions before completing permanent site work.
- ◦Benton's metal shop buildings use 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures. panels.
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 |
128
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Orangeburg County
A workshop may fit on the property without fitting the local building rules. If you're planning a shop in Lambrick, start by checking with Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). The permit requirement applies once the building exceeds 200 square feet, and the current setback is 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.. Getting those answers early gives you a better idea of how much of the property is actually available for the building before site preparation starts.
Delivery to Lambrick
Once the workshop is ordered, the lead time becomes your project calendar. Current delivery to Lambrick is estimated at 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Sixty Six, Branchville, Rowesville and Badham. Use that time to finish local requirements and prepare the site for the building.
Representative product photo — a Orangeburg County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
How close can I build my workshop to the property line?
The current setback in Lambrick is 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., subject to the requirements of Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development) 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.
Can I store equipment in my workshop too?
Absolutely. Many shops do double duty as work and storage space. Just make sure storage doesn't consume the room you need to actually work. Shelving and equipment placed around the perimeter can help preserve open floor space. If large machinery will be stored inside, include its dimensions when you're deciding how large the building needs to be.
Can I use a metal workshop for woodworking?
Yes. A metal shop can give you dedicated space for saws, benches, lumber storage and other woodworking equipment. Plan the layout before choosing the building size because stationary tools need working clearance around them. Electrical requirements, lighting, ventilation and dust collection should also be considered separately when planning how the finished interior will function.
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.
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.
Do I need a permit for a workshop in Lambrick?
The requirements in Lambrick are handled by Orangeburg County Permitting and Inspections Department (Planning & Community Development). Currently, a permit is required once the building exceeds 200 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.
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.
Definitions
- ◦ Setback
- The minimum distance the workshop must remain from a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
- ◦ Lead Time
- The period between ordering or finalizing the shop package and the point when it is ready for the next stage.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ 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.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A standard entry door for people, so the larger equipment or vehicle door doesn't have to be opened every time someone enters.
- ◦ Panel Gauge
- A measurement associated with the thickness of sheet metal.
Lambrick, 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
- 97.7
- Drive Minutes
- 128
- Nearby Towns
- Sixty Six, Branchville, Rowesville, Badham
- 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 Lambrick can request a workshop quote based on the size and specifications of their project.
Ready to talk through your workshops project in Lambrick?
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://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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