1-Car Carports

$1,295 from one company. $3,800 from another for what looks like the same 1-car carport. A third advertises "starting at $1,495" but won't tell you what that actually includes, and the pricing makes zero sense no matter how many sites you compare.

Without knowing what drives that gap, you'll either overpay by thousands or end up with a thin, imported structure that folds the first time hail rolls through, and "free installation" could mean $800 in surprise charges waiting at checkout.

Our pricing is transparent, with nationwide delivery and professional installation included and no asterisks, built from real American-made galvanized steel that comes with actual specifications, not a vague "metal" description. Call us at (866) 941-4072 or schedule a free consultation and we'll give you a straight quote in minutes.

A quality 1-car carport runs between $1,295 and $4,500 in 2026, depending on size, roof style, and how much you customize it.

Our base price of $1,295 gets you a standard 12-foot-wide by 21-foot-long carport with a regular roof style, built from American galvanized steel, delivered anywhere in the continental U.S., and professionally installed. That works out to roughly $11 per square foot for complete vehicle protection — including services other companies tack on for $800 to $1,800 extra.

Mid-range carports ($2,200 to $3,200) typically come with upgrades like a vertical roof, extra height for taller vehicles, and partial enclosures with one or two sides for better weather protection.

Premium custom builds ($3,500 to $4,500) include full enclosures, extended lengths for longer vehicles or workspace, maximum height configurations up to 12 feet for RVs or boats, and beefed-up structural reinforcements for extreme weather zones.

Our price covers everything you need for a complete installation:

• Full carport structure manufactured to your specifications
• All framing and roofing materials
• Your choice of 15+ color options for roof and trim
• Delivery anywhere in the lower 48 states
• Professional installation by certified installers
• Anchoring appropriate to your soil conditions
• Proper leveling for water runoff
• Complete site cleanup
• Engineered drawings for permit applications when required

This isn't a kit dumped in your driveway. It's a turnkey solution.

Every upgrade serves a real purpose. Adding sides is the most popular move: one side panel runs $200 to $300 and blocks a surprising amount of wind. Two sides cost $400 to $600, creating a corner enclosure. Go with a full three-sided enclosure at $800 to $1,200 and you've basically got yourself a garage.

Height upgrades range from $100 to $400 depending on how much clearance you need. Standard 5-to-6-foot leg height handles cars and standard SUVs just fine. Got a lifted truck, boat, or want overhead storage? Go with 8-foot, 10-foot, or 12-foot legs. Each 2-foot bump adds $100 to $150.

Roof style makes the single biggest price difference. Stepping up from a regular horizontal roof to a boxed eave adds $200 to $400 and improves water runoff. A vertical roof — our most popular option by far — adds $400 to $800 but performs dramatically better in rain, snow, and high winds.

We keep pricing consistent across the continental United States, but extreme weather zones sometimes require additional engineering certifications. Coastal Florida areas often need wind-load certifications rated for hurricane-force winds, which may add $150 to $300. Snow-heavy regions in Colorado or northern states might call for enhanced roof bracing to handle heavy loads.

We handle these requirements as part of our process — and we'll tell you upfront if your location needs specific upgrades. No surprises, just a clear explanation of what it costs and why.

The industry standard for a 1-car carport is 12 feet wide by 21 feet long by 5 to 6 feet tall at the legs. Those dimensions fit the vast majority of passenger vehicles — sedans, crossovers, SUVs, small pickup trucks — with comfortable clearance on all sides.

Twelve feet of width gives you about 6 feet for your vehicle plus roughly 3 feet on each side for opening doors and walking around. The 21-foot length covers vehicles up to 18 feet long with room to spare front and back.

We offer widths from 10 feet to 24 feet, lengths from 21 feet to 41 feet and beyond, and heights from 5 feet to 12 feet. Drive a compact car with a tight yard? A 10×21 might be perfect. Own a crew-cab long-bed truck? You're probably looking at 12×26 or 14×31.

Height serves different purposes depending on what you're parking. A 7-foot or 8-foot leg height handles lifted trucks or roof rack storage. Ten or 12 feet works for RVs, boats on trailers, or overhead storage shelving.

A standard 12×21 carport comfortably fits:

• All sedans and compact cars (typically 14-16 feet long)
• Mid-size and full-size SUVs (up to 17-18 feet long)
• Standard pickup trucks including crew cabs (up to 19 feet long)
• Crossovers and minivans (typically 15-17 feet long)

You'll have approximately 3 feet of clearance on each side and 1.5 to 3 feet front and back.

Vehicle longer than 19 feet? Or maybe you want workspace alongside it? We'd recommend extending the length to 26 feet or 31 feet. If you're parking a vehicle plus storing a motorcycle or lawn equipment, bumping the width to 14 feet or 18 feet makes a big difference.

We supply carports in virtually any dimension. Width options include 10', 12', 14', 18', 20', 22', and 24' configurations. Length extends in 5-foot increments: 21', 26', 31', 36', 41', and longer. Height ranges from standard 5-6' legs up to 12' for maximum clearance.

Custom sizing typically adds $200 to $800 depending on extra material and labor. A 14×26 carport might cost $400 more than the 12×21 base model — still dramatically cheaper than building a garage addition.

Roof style is the single biggest factor affecting both price and long-term performance. Regular horizontal roofs cost the least, boxed eave roofs sit in the middle with better aesthetics, and vertical roofs command premium pricing but deliver superior durability.

A regular or horizontal roof has rounded horizontal panels running side to side. Most affordable option, included in our base pricing, and it works fine in areas with mild weather. The trade-off? Water and debris don't shed as efficiently with horizontal panel orientation.

A boxed eave roof uses horizontal panels but adds an A-frame design with a ridge cap down the center. That peaked shape channels rain and snow to the sides — noticeably better water runoff. This style adds $200 to $400 to the base price.

A vertical roof runs panels vertically from the peak ridge down to the edges, creating the most effective water and snow shedding you can get. This premium option adds $400 to $800 and is what we recommend to most customers. Vertical panel orientation reduces snow accumulation by up to 70% compared to horizontal panels.

Your climate should drive your roof style decision. Period.

If you're in snow country — Colorado, northern states, mountainous areas — a vertical roof isn't optional. It's necessary. Shedding heavy snow loads prevents structural stress and potential collapse.

Coastal areas benefit enormously from vertical roofs too. High winds catch underneath horizontal panels and create uplift forces that wreck the structure over time. Vertical panels present less surface area to wind and qualify for higher wind-load certifications — which matters a lot in hurricane zones.

Heavy rain regions — the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast during storm season — also see major benefits from vertical roof drainage. Water sheets off immediately instead of pooling in horizontal ridges.

Even in moderate climates, we generally push vertical roofs because the $400 to $800 upfront difference is nothing spread across a 10-to-20-year lifespan. Better performance, less maintenance, greater durability. It's the best value we offer.

Think about it this way: a regular roof carport saves you maybe $600 today. But if weather damage forces panel replacements in 8 years, you've actually lost money. Vertical roof structures need 60% less maintenance over their lifespan and last 30% longer under identical conditions.

How long does installation take? Most 1-car carport installations wrap up in 4-8 hours. Our certified installers handle everything from site prep to final cleanup, and you can usually park under it that same day.

Do I need a building permit? It depends on where you live. Many areas skip permits for open carports under certain sizes, but some municipalities require them. We provide engineered drawings when needed for your permit application.

What's the difference between galvanized and galvalume steel? Both fight rust, but they do it differently. Galvanized steel uses a zinc coating while galvalume uses an aluminum-zinc alloy. Galvalume generally offers better corrosion resistance in coastal environments. We'll recommend the right option based on your location.

Can I enclose my carport later? Absolutely. A lot of customers start open and add side panels later as budget allows. We can add sides, ends, doors, and windows to any carport we sell.

What maintenance does a metal carport require? Honestly? Very little. Rinse the panels now and then to clear off dirt and debris. Check your anchor bolts once a year to make sure they're tight. Compared to wood structures, metal carports are about as low-maintenance as it gets.

How long will my carport last? Our galvanized steel carports typically last 20-30 years or more with minimal upkeep. Vertical roof styles in particular hold up exceptionally well because superior drainage prevents rust from getting a foothold.