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 in Pretoria the sun and hail hit the roofline all day, 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, UV- and 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 in the Moot, 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 Pretoria page.
Roof choice on a single carport
Steel IBR sheeting is the all-round default because it shades hardest and takes hail; a shade net single is cheaper at R4,500 but only cuts sun. The reasoning is set out in carport vs shadeport. KB Carports installs single carports across Pretoria East, Centurion and the northern Moot.
Common questions
How much is a single carport in Pretoria?
A single 3m × 6m steel carport in Pretoria costs R6,500–R14,000 supplied and installed. Height for a 4x4 or bakkie-with-canopy, premium sheeting and a sloped ridge 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 Moot townhouse bays and narrow driveways.