Berkeley County · South Carolina
Metal buildings in Goose Creek, SC.
We supply detached garages, storage buildings and more across Goose Creek. Our work reaches from established neighborhoods to larger lots across the city, and anywhere else you’re building.
Lots over 10,000 sq ft
1,000 sq ft
Or
Half the house
Height
15 or 27 ft
Setback
5 ft
From the City of Goose Creek accessory structure permit checklist, citing City Code Section 151.108.
What people build in Goose Creek
Goose Creek sizes accessory buildings by lot size, capped at half the house.
Detached garages
On lots over 10,000 sq ft, up to 1,000 sq ft or half the house, whichever is smaller.
Smaller lots
Lots of 8,000 to 10,000 sq ft allow up to 832 sq ft; under 8,000 sq ft, 676 sq ft, always within half the house.
Height
15 feet next to a one-story house, 27 feet next to a two-story house, measured slab to ridge.
Appearance
Buildings must complement the house; no unpainted or bright metal, and nothing resembling a shipping container.
We work in tubular steel, cold-formed steel, steel truss and red iron. See what a steel building costs.
Permitting metal buildings in Goose Creek
Goose Creek requires all structures on a lot together to stay under 40% of the lot area.
Size
- Under 8,000 sq ft lot: 676 sq ft or half the house.
- 8,000 to 10,000 sq ft: 832 sq ft or half the house.
- Over 10,000 sq ft: 1,000 sq ft or half the house.
Placement
- At least 5 feet from any lot line; corner lots have extra requirements.
- All structures together: up to 40% of the lot.
Permits
- Accessory structures 200 sq ft or less don’t need permits or inspections.
- Prebuilt sheds can’t be permanently wired or plumbed unless engineered.
In Goose Creek, painted metal is the rule. Unpainted or bright metal and container-style buildings aren’t allowed. A painted building that complements the house fits.
Attached carports open on three sides don’t count toward the building size. See all of South Carolina.
Start with a conversation
Let’s talk about your Goose Creek project.
Tell us what you’re planning and where you’re building. We’ll help you work out the next steps.
- Tell us what and whereSend us the size, how you’ll use the building and the address.
- We check the siteWe confirm who permits the address and which code and loads apply.
- You get a clear recommendationWe recommend the frame that fits and price it against the alternatives.
Or call
417-218-8348