Metal Carport Options for Midland Homes
Steel kits are the most common metal carport, according to HomeGuide. Beyond that, you're choosing the size, the roof style and whether the carport attaches to the house.
Attached Carports
An attached carport hangs off the house on one side and sits on posts on the other. The house does part of the work the posts would otherwise do. The weak point is where the carport meets the wall or the eave. Ask how the builder will fasten to the house and how the joint will be flashed, so water doesn't run down the siding or back under the house roof.
Freestanding Single and Double Carports
A freestanding carport doesn't touch the house, so it can go anywhere on the lot. Sizes are standard, and HomeGuide's ranges for installed metal carports by size are:
- 18x20 (two small cars): $3,000 to $7,200
- 20x20 (two cars or SUVs): $3,200 to $8,000
- 30x20 (three cars): $4,800 to $12,000
RV and Boat Carports
RVs, boats and trailers need height and length. Kit makers go to about 40 ft long and 16 ft tall, according to HomeGuide. A taller frame catches more wind, so ask how the posts will be anchored and what anchoring the kit maker requires.
- 40x20 (large boat or motorhome): $6,400 to $16,000
- 40x24 (XL motorhome): $7,700 to $19,200
Carport Roof Panel Replacement
A carport with a sound frame can get new roof panels instead of a whole new kit. Typical jobs are hail-dented sheets, rust at the laps and screws that have started to drip. HomeGuide's repair guide prices panel replacement at $3 to $14 per sq ft. If the panels are fine but the screws leak, start with our screw replacement page.
Why Midland homeowners call Midland Metal Roofing
- Free quotes, no obligation to hire
- Panel, gauge and price in writing before any work
- Your request goes to one Midland roofer, not a call list
- Homeowners never pay us for the referral
Picking a Carport Roof for Midland Hail and Sun
A carport exists to keep hail and sun off your vehicles, so the roof is the part worth paying for.
Panel direction
vertical panels let water and debris slide off. HomeGuide says a regular roof with horizontal panels suits mild weather with little rain.Steel vs aluminum
steel is the most common carport metal and the strongest. Aluminum resists rust, but HomeGuide warns it may not hold up as well in severe weather.Anchoring
HomeGuide counts a carport that is anchored to a foundation or permanent footings as a permanent structure. Ask what the kit maker's anchors are rated for, and whether the City needs a permit for your size before work starts.Hail
if a storm dents the carport, ask your agent whether your policy covers it. Our hail damage page explains how claims work in Texas.
If you want something more like a room than a cover, look at a metal patio cover or a metal building roof for an enclosed shop.