
Regular roof carport example
Straightforward vehicle and light equipment coverage
A straightforward steel cover for cars, trucks, trailers, boats, and everyday storage. Start with common sizes, see example prices, and confirm the site details before requesting a project quote.

Driveway vehicle coverage with open access
One real before-and-after view makes the footprint and finished covered space easier to picture. This is a representative standard carport project transformation.
BeforeOpen site
The footprint before the structure is installed.
After installationCovered space
The finished structure using the same footprint.
Real project photos show the rounded roof profile, open access, and everyday vehicle coverage.

Standard roof carports use a rounded profile and horizontal panels for straightforward, budget-conscious coverage. It is the starting point for many residential driveways, trailers, boats, and everyday storage projects.
Measure the widest vehicle or equipment first, then add clearance for doors, mirrors, walkways, turning access, and future use.
These are planning examples. Final pricing varies by location, size, roof style, gauge, permits, site conditions, and selected options.
| Building example | Configuration | Example price |
|---|---|---|
| 12' x 20' x 6' | Open CarportStandard | $2,257View 12' x 20' x 6' example |
| 18' x 24' x 8' | CarportStandard | $4,568View 18' x 24' x 8' example |
| 20' x 20' x 8' | Open CarportStandard | $3,502View 20' x 20' x 8' example |
| 20' x 24' x 8' | CarportVertical | $5,911View 20' x 24' x 8' example |

Still comparing options?
Send us the vehicle or equipment dimensions, ZIP code, and surface. We can point you toward a practical starting size.
Ask for a recommendationExample pricing depends on size, location, roof style, gauge, anchors, permits, and site conditions. Use the examples above as a starting point, then request a project quote for reviewed pricing.
A single vehicle often starts around 12 to 18 feet wide. Two vehicles commonly need 20 to 24 feet. Add clearance for doors, mirrors, walkways, turning access, and future vehicle changes.
Compare a vertical roof when the building is longer, the site has heavy tree debris or snow, or runoff and maintenance are higher priorities than the lowest starting price.
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.
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.
Send the size, installation ZIP code, surface, and site conditions. We will review the project details and confirm the next step.