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Covered parking built to stay put — because an open-sided roof has to be held down, not just covered over.

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Metal Carport Building Services

A carport is an open-sided covered structure, normally post-frame with a metal roof. Because it is open, wind lifts it rather than pressing down on it — so the anchoring matters more than on an enclosed building. That is why cheap kit carports end up in a neighbour’s field.

Uplift is the whole problem

Wind gets under an open-sided roof and lifts it. The structure has to be held down, not merely covered over.

On an enclosed building, wind mostly pushes. On an open-sided one it gets underneath and lifts, and the structure has to be anchored against that force rather than simply standing on the ground.

This is why cheap kit carports end up in a neighbour’s field after a storm. The panel and the frame are rarely what failed; the anchoring did.

An open-sided covered structure on timber posts with a metal gable roof, standing on gravel

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Tell us what you are building. We come out, look at the site, and put a proposal in front of you.

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How it works

Your car ports in four steps

No mystery about what happens or when. This is the same sequence on every job we take.

  1. Tell us what parks under it

    Height is the thing people get wrong, so measure the tallest vehicle including the roof.

  2. Sized and anchored properly

    Wind lifts an open structure rather than pressing on it, so the holding-down detail is priced in.

  3. Set, framed and covered

    Posts set or slab-anchored, then framed and roofed in metal panel.

  4. Built to stay put

    Finished, trimmed and left where it will still be after a bad spring.

Slab or ground-set posts

Both work properly. Which suits depends on how you will use the space and what concrete you are already having done.

  • Posts set into the ground

    Both work. Posts set into the ground with proper embedment are straightforward and economical; anchoring to an existing slab needs the right fixings and a slab thick enough to hold them.

  • Anchoring to a slab

    If you are pouring anyway, pouring the carport pad at the same time is cheaper than coming back for it.

Car Ports across the region

Towns we cover across North Arkansas and Southwest Missouri.

  • Boone CountyHarrison, AR
  • Boone CountyBergman, AR
  • Boone CountyBellefonte, AR
  • Boone CountyValley Springs, AR
  • Boone CountyAlpena, AR
  • Boone CountyLead Hill, AR
  • Boone CountyDiamond City, AR
  • Boone CountyOmaha, AR
  • Carroll CountyGreen Forest, AR
  • Carroll CountyBerryville, AR
  • Carroll CountyEureka Springs, AR
  • Carroll CountyHoliday Island, AR

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Car Ports questions

The things people ask us most often before booking this work.

How much does a carport cost?

It depends on size, height, roof pitch and whether you need a slab. Taller carports for RVs or equipment cost more than a standard vehicle height. The estimate is free.

Do I need a concrete slab under a carport?

Not necessarily — posts can be set directly into the ground. A slab is worth it if you want it dry and clean underfoot, and it is cheaper poured alongside any other concrete you are having done.

Will a carport blow away in a storm?

Not if it is anchored properly, which is the single most important thing about an open-sided structure. Wind lifts these buildings rather than pushing them, so the holding-down detail is what matters.

Can I enclose it later?

Yes, if it is designed for that from the start. Tell us at the design stage and the frame can be built to take walls later, which is far cheaper than modifying a finished structure.

What size carport do I need for an RV?

Height is the thing people get wrong. Measure the tallest vehicle including anything on the roof, then add clearance. Getting this wrong is not easily fixed afterwards.

How long does it take to build?

A straightforward carport is a short job on site once material is delivered and the ground is ready. Concrete, if you are having it, sets the timeline more than the structure does.

Can a carport attach to my house or shop?

Yes, and it is common. The attachment and the flashing where the new roof meets the existing wall are the details that matter, because that junction is where an attached structure leaks.

What roof goes on a carport?

Metal panel. On an open structure the underside is visible, so panel choice and the neatness of the fixing are more noticeable than on a house roof.

Do I need a permit for a carport?

It varies by county and by whether it is attached to a dwelling. We will tell you what applies at your address as part of the estimate.

Do you build carports for farms and equipment?

Yes — equipment shelters and open-sided sheds are much the same structure at a larger scale, and the uplift question is even more important on the bigger spans.

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