Sierra SeriesHorizontalOpen14-Gauge
10 x 20 x 6 A-Frame Horizontal Carport
A 10x20 A-frame horizontal roof carport example with open sides and ends for compact vehicle coverage.
Example price$2,702
Prices and examples · installed from Weed to Bakersfield
Building Examples & Prices
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. For local planning, compare metal carports for Sacramento properties.
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Compare the closest saved build and its labeled planning price, then adjust for your location and site before requesting a quote.
Planning guide
Use examples to plan, then quote the real project
Review 23 planning-priced examples, compare the closest size and structure type, then send your site details for a custom quote.
Request a project quotePlans and calculations
Engineering, wind or snow loads, and site-specific drawings may add cost.
Permits and site work
Permits, grading, foundations, concrete, anchors, and access may be additional.
Upgrades and installation
Roof style, gauge, height, panels, doors, windows, and enclosure change pricing.
Planning prices are reference points. Prices are planning references. Taxes, permits, foundations, engineering, site work, delivery conditions, and selected options may change the project quote. Request a project quote before setting the final budget.
Building example library
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These pre-configured examples show common footprints, roof styles, enclosure options, and planning prices. Compare the closest build, then adjust the roof style, height, anchors, delivery, and engineering requirements for a site-specific quote.
Norcal Carports series
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Browse our builds by roof profile and quoted configuration: Sierra Series (A-frame horizontal · residential appearance), Valley Series (standard curved rollover · budget value), and Elite Series (vertical roof · 12-gauge frame option).
Carports
15 buildsOpen and partially enclosed vehicle, equipment, and driveway coverage.
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
10 x 25 x 10 Standard Carport
A 10x25 standard roof carport example with open sides and ends for narrow parking areas, trailers, small boats, or equipment coverage.
Example price$3,219
Saved buildVerticalOpen14-Gauge
10 x 30 x 8 Vertical Carport
A 10x30 vertical roof carport example designed for narrow sites that need extended open coverage.
Example price$5,840
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
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.
Example price$2,257
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
13 x 21 x 7 Standard Rounded Carport
A 13x21 standard rounded roof carport example with open sides and ends for practical vehicle and equipment coverage.
Example price$3,464
Sierra SeriesHorizontalOpen14-Gauge
15 x 18 x 8 A-Frame Horizontal Carport
A 15x18 A-frame horizontal roof carport example with open sides and ends for compact everyday coverage.
Example price$3,165
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
16 x 22 x 10 Standard Carport
A 16x22 standard roof carport example with open sides and ends for simple vehicle, trailer, or equipment coverage.
Example price$4,513
Saved buildVerticalOpen14-Gauge
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.
Example price$7,156
Sierra SeriesHorizontalPartial walls14-Gauge
18 x 20 x 8 Partially Enclosed A-Frame Horizontal Carport
An 18x20 A-frame horizontal roof carport example with enclosed sides and open ends for practical vehicle and equipment coverage.
Example price$3,976
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
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.
Example price$4,568
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
20 x 20 x 8 Standard Carport
A 20x20 standard roof carport example with open sides and ends for straightforward two-vehicle or equipment coverage.
Example price$3,502
Saved buildVerticalOpen14-Gauge
20 x 24 x 8 Vertical Roof Carport
A 20x24 open-sided vertical roof carport example with an eight-foot eave, concrete anchors, and a 14-gauge frame.
Example price$5,911
Valley SeriesStandardOpen14-Gauge
22 x 20 x 8 Standard Carport
A 22x20 standard roof carport example with open sides and ends for practical two-vehicle coverage.
Example price$3,741
Saved buildVerticalOpen14-Gauge
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.
Example price$5,767
Elite SeriesVerticalOpen12-Gauge
30 x 40 x 10 Vertical Carport
A larger vertical carport example for customers who need broader open coverage without a full enclosure.
Example price$16,302
RV carports
3 buildsLonger and taller configurations for RVs, trailers, boats, and oversized vehicles.
Elite SeriesVerticalOpen12-Gauge
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.
Example price$10,717
Saved buildVerticalOpen14-Gauge
18 x 38 x 12 Vertical RV Carport
An 18x38 vertical roof RV carport example with open ends, tall clearance, and six-foot side panels for added weather protection.
Example price$10,929
Saved buildVerticalOpen14-Gauge
18 x 40 x 14 Vertical RV Carport
A tall vertical roof carport example designed around extra clearance and longer vehicle storage needs.
Example price$13,169
Garages
2 buildsFully enclosed builds for secure parking, workshops, tools, and storage.
Saved buildVerticalEnclosed14-Gauge
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.
Example price$8,733
Elite SeriesVerticalEnclosed12-Gauge
24 x 30 x 10 Metal Garage
A fully enclosed garage example with practical bay space for vehicles, storage, and workshop use.
Example price$18,547
Lean-to structures
2 buildsStandalone and attached-slope coverage for side access, staging, storage, and extensions.
Saved buildAttached SlopeOpen14-Gauge
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.
Example price$4,687
Saved buildAttached SlopeOpen14-Gauge
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.
Example price$4,937
Wide-span buildings
2 buildsClear-span structures for large equipment, fleets, agriculture, and commercial storage.
Saved buildWide Span12-Gauge
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.
Example price$29,141
Saved buildWide Span
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 standard roof?
A vertical roof usually costs more than a standard roof because its quoted configuration may include additional framing, trim, and panel work. Compare the panel direction, appearance, runoff planning, debris management, product limits, and price. Roof profile alone does not establish structural capacity.
Does 12-gauge steel cost more than 14-gauge steel?
A 12-gauge frame generally costs more than a 14-gauge frame because it uses heavier steel. Gauge is only one part of a structural specification and does not independently establish a wind or snow rating. Review the full configuration and site criteria.
Why can a higher-load design cost more?
Standard carports are not automatically designed or rated for higher site wind or snow loads. When local code or project review calls for a higher-load design, the exact building may need substantially more material, heavier framing, closer post or truss spacing, added bracing, upgraded anchors and foundation details, and site-specific engineered plans and calculations. Requirements depend on the installation address, full structure configuration, and local authority. Roof profile or panel direction alone does not establish a rating. The resulting material, installation, and engineering scope can affect the project price.
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 get a discount if I install the building myself?
Yes. If you prefer to assemble the structure yourself, request our DIY Materials Drop-Off option to receive a 10% discount off the standard installed price. The manufacturer delivers the complete prefabricated kit directly to your site.
Do you install or deliver outside Northern California?
No. Norcal Carports coordinates delivery and installation only within Northern and Central California, generally from Weed down to Bakersfield. We do not deliver out-of-state.
Do you pour the concrete slab or foundation?
No. Norcal Carports does not pour concrete or perform grading. The customer is responsible for preparing a level surface, such as a concrete slab, piers, asphalt, or gravel. Anchors are selected for the installation surface and quoted configuration.
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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