What a single carport covers
A 3m × 6m single carport covers one vehicle up to a double-cab bakkie with room to open both doors. For a taller 4x4 or a bakkie with a canopy, the frame is raised to 2.4–2.7 m at the beam — worth specifying up front, because the Highveld sun and hail hit the roofline, not the number plate. Widen to 3.5m × 6m if you park close to a wall and need side clearance.
| Spec | Standard single |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 3m × 6m |
| Height (beam) | 2.1 m standard, 2.4–2.7 m for a 4x4 |
| Frame | Galvanised steel |
| Roof | IBR / Q-deck steel, hail-rated |
| Price band | R6,500 – R14,000 installed |
Single carport or a wider double?
If a second car joins the household within a year or two, a double carport costs far less fitted now than a second single added later — the shared posts and one continuous roof do the saving. A single stays the right call for a townhouse bay, a narrow side driveway, or a second cover on a stand that already has a garage. The full price comparison is on the carport prices in Johannesburg page.
Roof choice on a single carport
Steel IBR sheeting is the Highveld default because it takes hail; a shade net single is cheaper at R4,500 but only shades. The reasoning is set out in carport vs shadeport. KB Carports installs single carports across the northern suburbs, the West Rand and the south.
Common questions
How much is a single carport in Johannesburg?
A single 3m × 6m steel carport in Johannesburg costs R6,500–R14,000 supplied and installed. Height for a 4x4 or bakkie-with-canopy, premium sheeting and a sloped stand move the price up the band.
What size is a single carport?
A standard single carport is 3m × 6m — enough for one car or a double-cab bakkie with the doors clear. Widen to 3.5m for wall-side clearance, and raise the beam to 2.4–2.7 m for a taller 4x4.
Can a single carport be added onto later?
Yes, but a double carport fitted now is cheaper than a single plus a second single later, because a double shares posts and runs one continuous roof. A single is best for townhouse bays and narrow driveways.