10' x 30' x 8'
VerticalOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–8 weeks$7,498
10 x 30 x 8 Vertical Carport
A 10x30 vertical roof carport example designed for narrow sites that need extended open coverage.
Pre-Configured Builds
Pre-Configured Builds & Pricing
Browse pre-configured carports, garages, lean-tos, RV covers, and wide-span buildings by size, roof style, structure type, and planning price range. Each build can be customized for your property.
Planning Price Ranges
14 examples include price ranges for early budgeting.
Roof & Use Case
Compare vertical, standard, lean-to, garage, and wide-span examples.
Custom Quote Ready
Every range is refined through the quote workflow for site-specific pricing.
Important: displayed prices are base-building estimates only
Your project may require additional plans and calculations, permits, engineering, site preparation, delivery adjustments, taxes, and selected upgrades. Request a project-specific quote before setting your final budget.
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Plans & Calculations
Engineered drawings, site-specific calculations, wind loads, and snow loads may add cost.
May Be Additional
Permits & Site Work
Permit fees, foundations, grading, concrete, access, anchors, and site preparation are not included unless stated.
May Be Additional
Upgrades Add Cost
Roof style, frame gauge, height, panels, doors, windows, trim, insulation, and enclosure options change pricing.
Pre-Configured Build Library
Choose a Pricing Starting Point
Select the closest size and structure type, then adjust the roof style, height, enclosure, anchors, and engineering requirements in the quote process.
Carports
7 BuildsOpen and partially enclosed vehicle, equipment, and driveway coverage.
12' x 20' x 6'
StandardOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
2–6 weeks$2,333
12 x 20 x 6 Standard Open Carport
A compact open-sided steel carport example sized for straightforward vehicle coverage, driveway parking, and everyday weather protection.
18' x 24' x 10'
VerticalOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–8 weeks$8,021
18 x 24 x 10 Vertical Roof Carport
A vertical roof carport example suited for customers who want a stronger runoff pattern and a more finished roof profile.
18' x 24' x 8'
StandardOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–7 weeks$4,774
18 x 24 x 8 Partially Enclosed Standard Carport
An 18x24 standard roof carport example with seven-foot coverage on both sides and open ends for practical vehicle access.
20' x 24' x 8'
VerticalOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–7 weeks$6,427
20 x 24 x 8 Metal Carport
A 20x24 metal carport example that fits common residential vehicle coverage and small equipment storage needs.
22' x 20' x 8'
VerticalOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–8 weeks$6,708
22 x 20 x 8 Partially Enclosed Vertical Carport
A 22x20 vertical roof carport example with full-height coverage on one side and six-foot coverage on the other for added weather protection without closing the ends.
30' x 40' x 10'
VerticalOpen12-Gauge
Planning Price
$17,558
30 x 40 x 10 Vertical Carport
A larger vertical carport example for customers who need broader open coverage without a full enclosure.
RV Carports
2 BuildsLonger and taller configurations for RVs, trailers, boats, and oversized vehicles.
16' x 40' x 12'
VerticalOpen12-Gauge
Planning Price
4–10 weeks$11,208
16 x 40 x 12 Vertical RV Carport
A 16x40 vertical roof carport example designed for long vehicles and equipment that need generous overhead clearance.
18' x 40' x 14'
VerticalOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
4–10 weeks$14,666
18 x 40 x 14 Vertical RV Carport
A tall vertical roof carport example designed around extra clearance and longer vehicle storage needs.
Garages
2 BuildsFully enclosed builds for secure parking, workshops, tools, and storage.
12' x 20' x 10'
VerticalEnclosed14-Gauge
Planning Price
6–12 weeks$9,446
12 x 20 x 10 Vertical Roof Garage
A compact fully enclosed vertical roof garage example with a roll-up door, window, and end-wall wainscot for secure vehicle, equipment, or storage use.
24' x 30' x 10'
VerticalEnclosed12-Gauge
Planning Price
6–12 weeks$20,711
24 x 30 x 10 Metal Garage
A fully enclosed garage example with practical bay space for vehicles, storage, and workshop use.
Lean-Tos & Wide Span
4 BuildsAttached-slope additions and broad clear-span structures for larger use cases.
12' x 20' x 9'
Attached SlopeOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–7 weeks$5,297
12 x 20 x 9/6 Lean-To Metal Structure
A lean-to example that shows how side-mounted coverage can extend usable space beside a building or primary steel structure.
12' x 25' x 12'
Attached SlopeOpen14-Gauge
Planning Price
3–8 weeks$5,459
12 x 25 x 12/9 Tall Lean-To Addition
A taller lean-to example built for customers who need more clearance along the side of an existing structure.
32' x 20' x 10'
Wide Span12-Gauge
Planning Price
6–12 weeks$29,141
32 x 20 x 10 Wide Span Carport
A 32x20 wide-span carport example with 12-gauge framing and concrete anchors for broad, unobstructed covered space.
40' x 60' x 14'
Wide Span
Planning Price
Custom Quote
40 x 60 x 14 Wide Span Building
A 40x60 wide-span example for customers planning high-clearance coverage and larger usable footprints.
Pricing FAQ
Metal Building Pricing Questions
How much does a metal carport cost in Northern California?
Metal carport pricing depends on the size, roof style, steel gauge, installation city, surface, anchors, wind or snow rating, enclosure options, and delivery conditions. The product examples on this page show planning ranges where available, but final pricing requires a site-specific quote.
Why do two buildings with the same size have different prices?
Two buildings with the same footprint can price differently because roof style, leg height, frame gauge, bracing, anchors, wall panels, doors, engineering, snow load, wind exposure, and local permit requirements can all change the material and installation package.
Does a vertical roof cost more than a regular roof?
A vertical roof usually costs more than a regular roof because it uses additional roof framing, trim, and panel layout work. The upgrade is often worth considering for longer buildings, tree-heavy properties, stronger runoff, debris shedding, and snow-prone areas.
Does 12-gauge steel cost more than 14-gauge steel?
Yes. A 12-gauge frame generally costs more than a 14-gauge frame because it uses heavier steel. Customers often consider 12-gauge framing for larger structures, higher exposure sites, snow-load requirements, or longer-term durability goals.
Why do snow-load or wind-rated buildings cost more?
Snow-load and wind-rated buildings can require heavier framing, closer post spacing, additional bracing, upgraded anchors, engineered drawings, and more specific foundation planning. Those structural requirements increase the amount of steel, labor, and engineering involved.
Are metal garages more expensive than open carports?
Metal garages usually cost more than open carports because they add walls, framed openings, roll-up doors, walk-in doors, windows, trim, and more installation labor. They also may require more permit and foundation planning than open coverage.
Can I use a product example as a starting point for my quote?
Yes. Choose the closest example, then request a quote with your city, intended use, preferred dimensions, roof style, surface type, enclosure needs, and any wind, snow, permit, or access concerns. The final quote can adjust the example for your property.
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Need pricing for a carport, RV cover, garage, lean-to addition, or wide span steel structure? Contact Norcal Carports to discuss structure sizing, roof style selection, engineering options, snow load upgrades, and site conditions.
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