A carport is a structure which serves as a parking space. This outdoor addition has usually a roof and four open sides, making it a great investment if you are looking for solutions to increase your property’s value. It is designed to either stand on its own support or be incorporated to your property.

As experts, we suggest that you use steel as your main material. Because steel can stand the drastic changes in the weather and in the elements of nature, it is dubbed as the most reliable material in terms of durability and longevity. There are other material options that also afford similar protection, but it can depend where you are located.

Yes, they are. Similar to any other home installations, the experts recommend having your carport customised so that it can properly reflect your style and cater to your unique needs. If your car can’t fit in standard carports, a customisation is really the key to enjoying your carport.

The need for a permit usually relies on two things: the size and style of carport structure. Hiring and seeking the help of an expert will help you assess if you really need a permit or not. Also make sure that you really know what the local council regulations and safety standards are as this will help you avoid any unnecessary costs incurred in penalties and fines.

Carports built on certain land developments in NSW always require building permits. Which are:

• On a foreshore
• On a heritage or draft heritage item

If your property is near bush fire prone land, you must use non-combustible materials (such as an aluminium steel) if it’s within five metres of another building or structure.

You have to make sure your carport is at least one metre behind the property boundary facing a public road. 

For land with only one property, you can only have one carport. However, if you have, for example, a granny flat, you can have a second carport. The number of carports must be equal to the number of properties on the dwelling.

We highly suggest that you build a carport that reaches 2.4 meters in height. Doing this will give you a sense of security that no matter the size of your vehicle, be it for business or personal use, it can still fit.

In the designing phase, it may reach up to a day to finish one. However, for other parts such as the consultation and coming up with the project cost, you may need to add a couple more days. Also, there are pre-installation processes that must be considered to determine the duration of the work. There are other requirements and factors like the acquisition of permits, professional skills, amount of labour, and equipment that you must include in the equation.

The moment you have finally decided to install your very own verandah, the first thing to do is to hire the best company that provides services for the installation. After that, just inquire about the services and other options they have in store for you. Also, assess how these services can address your needs.

Yes, this has been done before and it is safe. In fact, it is more practical than removing your entire deck. Before starting, you need to make sure to get an expert designer to have your verandah integrated into your existing outdoor deck properly.