If your home doesn’t have a traditional garage, you can keep your car protected from the elements with a carport. Carports are attached or freestanding structures that you can add to your property to provide covered protection while you get in and out of your vehicle. Because there are a variety of covered carports on the market, each type will have a different cost to build. Here are a few factors that can affect the cost of building a covered carport.

Cost Factors for Covered Carports

• Covered Carport Size – The size of your carport is the biggest factor in cost. Most covered carports fit one or two cars, but they can be built for more vehicles and even RVs. The larger the carport is, the more materials will be needed to build it. A single carport measures 12-feet by 20-feet and can cost anywhere from $2,400–$7,200. Two-vehicle carports are slightly larger and range from $4,00–$12,000. Larger carports can measure up to 40-feet by 20-feet and cost up to $24,000.
  
• Type of Covered Carport – The type of covered carport you choose will also influence its price.
  Common types of covered carports include:
  
  • Attached carports are built directly into the side of your home. To add extra support and protection, you can enclose the attached carport by installing additional walls. Since this type of carport requires you to partially remodel your home, attached carports start at $1,200 and can cost up to $10,000.
    
  • Carport awnings are freestanding carports that can go anywhere on your property and can be as basic or complex as you’d like. They provide the same amount of protection as attached carports, but are more affordable. typically ranging anywhere from $900–$6,000.

Your Central Florida Carport Awning Provider

Instead of going through the hassle of building and installing a permanently attached covered carport, consider a carport awning from Universal Awning & Sign, Central Florida’s premier custom awning and sign manufacturers and installers. Carport awnings are not only built to withstand Florida’s severe year-round weather such as rain, sun, and hail but are also available in many different colors to match your home’s style. To learn more about our affordable carport awnings and pricing, call Universal Awning & Sign today at 407-328-7781.