How much does it cost to build a carport?

Answer 1

A quality prefabricated carport, with built-in guttering system, will generally cost between $29 and $33 per square foot, including posts and concrete footers.

As an example, a professionally installed, 24' x 17' double-car carport should cost roughly $12,000.00.

If you want to go the DIY route, you can reasonably expect to spend $16-$17 per square foot, with an additional cost to install your posts and concrete footers. A good rule of thumb for post and footer cost is $250 per post.

There is also more affordable option versus traditional steel and wood carports. These are "portable carport kits". Portable carports provide vehicle protection from hail, snow, blisstering snow and damaging UV rays. Consisting of an all steel frame "galvanized or powder coated steel" and covered with a canopy top made of "polyethylene" fabric material.

You might have seen these around the neighborhood being utilized for car, rv or boat storage. They come in a complete "do it yourself package" and cost around $350.00 on the low end, and can go up to several thousands. Depending on the size and quality of the portable carport brand.

I found an interesting post highlighting their usage and availablity at OriginalShelters.com/.

This carport and garage shelter company specialize in these type of fabric carports, and even offer prefab garages for homeowners wanting a more traditional approach to carports or attached garages in steel and vinyl. Hope this helps!:)