If you’re looking to add a carport to your property there are a few things you need to know.
First, you’ll need to obtain a permit from the city. Second, you’ll need to choose a contractor who is familiar with the city’s building codes. Third, you’ll need to decide what type of carport you want.
Here are a few of the most popular types of carports in Austin:
Freestanding carports: These are the most popular type of carport because they are freestanding carports, not attached to your property so they can be placed anywhere.
Attached carports: As the name suggests, attached carports are attached to your property, these carports are a great option if you want to add extra protection for your car from the elements and harsh weather.
Retractable carports: Retractable carports are a great option if you want the flexibility to move your carport around or if you want to be able to use your carport for other purposes, such as storage.
Different materials, needs, and sizes
Your carport must consider the space available you will dispose of, for instance, if you have a shared parking space, you could build an individual carport for each parking space or build a bigger structure that accommodates all parking spaces within.
Depending on your size needs you might want to consider:
- Single Carports
- Double Carports
- Triple Wide Carports
- 30-Wide Carports
- 2 Car or Double Car Carports3 Car and Triple Carports
Carport for specific vehicles
If you want to build a carport specifically for your vehicle type, you might consider:
- Carports for Motorhomes
- Carports for Motorcycles
- Carports for Boat Storage
- Carports for ATVs
- Carports for Homes
- 1 Car and Single car Carports
- Side Entry Carports Roll Up Garage Doors
- Marine, Boat Carport Shelters
When you think of building a carport, let us be your right hand for the job. We’ve built many different solutions for our clients and would love to assist you in your next project.