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Metal carports for real-life coverage

Compare common carport sizes and roof styles for cars, trucks, RVs, boats, trailers, equipment, and outdoor storage across Northern California.

Cars and trucks
RVs and boats
Equipment and storage
Metal carport providing open vehicle coverage

Standard roof carport

Everyday vehicle and equipment coverage

Regular RoofOpen coverage

See the space change.

One real before-and-after view makes the footprint and finished covered space easier to picture. This is a representative carport project transformation.

Open property area before a metal carport is installedBefore

Open site

The footprint before the structure is installed.

Completed metal carport covering the same property areaAfter installation

Covered space

The finished structure using the same footprint.

Start with what you need to protect.

Measure the widest vehicle or equipment first, then add clearance for doors, mirrors, walkways, turning access, and future use.

  • Cars and trucks
  • RVs and boats
  • Equipment and storage

Example prices for common builds

These are planning examples. Final pricing varies by location, size, roof style, gauge, permits, site conditions, and selected options.

A clear starting package.

  • Delivery included for an installation-ready site
  • Installation included when the site is level, clear, and accessible
  • Standard, boxed-eave, and vertical roof styles available
  • 14-gauge framing options with heavier framing available when appropriate
  • Side panels, end panels, extra height, and other options available by configuration
  • Financing and warranty details confirmed under the selected manufacturer terms
Metal carport providing open vehicle coverage
Standard roof carportEveryday vehicle and equipment coverage

The details that affect your project.

Still comparing options?

Send us the vehicle or equipment dimensions, ZIP code, and surface. We can point you toward a practical starting size.

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What size carport do I need?+

Start with the widest vehicle, trailer, or equipment and add clearance for doors, mirrors, walkways, turning access, and future use. A single vehicle often starts around 12 to 18 feet wide; two vehicles commonly need 20 to 24 feet.

Which roof style should I choose?+

Standard is the value option for straightforward coverage. Horizontal A-frame adds a more residential roofline. Vertical is commonly considered for longer buildings, tree debris, snow, and stronger runoff performance.

Can a carport cover an RV, boat, or equipment?+

Yes, but height, width, turning access, mirrors, roof AC units, antennas, hitches, and loading clearance must be planned before pricing. Taller or longer uses often need a vertical roof and extra height.

Is delivery and installation included?+

Delivery and installation are included when the site is ready, level, clear, accessible, and suitable for the selected anchoring. Final conditions are confirmed during quoting.

Do I need a permit?+

Permit requirements vary across Northern California by city or county, structure size, placement, foundation, enclosure, wind or snow loads, intended use, and HOA rules. Confirm the local requirements with the applicable building department before ordering or installation. The customer is responsible for permit applications, permit fees, zoning and setback confirmation, and coordinating required inspections with the applicable city or county. Engineering is conditional, not included with every building. If a city, county, HOA, or inspector requests it, Norcal Carports may coordinate available engineering information or a quote from A&A Engineering.

Ready to price your site?

Send the size, installation ZIP code, surface, and site conditions. We will review the project details and confirm the next step.