Carports vs. Garages: Pros and Cons
Which is better, a carport or a garage?
Top 20 Aluminium carport Pros Century City, 2024
They were very professional and I am very happy with their services.
I went with Speedy Garage Doors. The door has been installed and works perfectly. I have even recommended them to someone else I know as well and they have provided a quote.
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About: Looking for a speedy, reliable garage door or gate installation? Look no further than Speedy Garage Doors and Gates PTY LTD. We serve the Cape Town and Beaufort West areas with top-quality garage door and gate installation, plumbing, electrical, and more. Our main advantage is our speed and reliabi…
Services: garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors, double garage doors, roller garage doors, wooden garage doors, roll up garage doors, aluminium garage doors, automatic garage doors, sectional garage doors, garage door installation, garage door repair, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates, palisade gates, security doors, security gates, turnstile gate, pedestrian gate, sliding driveway gate, sliding security gate, electric gate.
Request a quoteExcellent communication. Fast response and very efficient in running the installation. I never felt so well informed by a service provider all the way through the project.
Excellent customer service and high quality workmanship at the best price.
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Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, fences, pool fence, garden fence, picket fence, concrete fence, plastic fencing, wire mesh fence, palisade fencing, razor wire fence, barbed wire fence, metal fence, electric fence, wood fence, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates.
Request a quoteKeeping time and being efficient
I do appreciate hope we see you soon in the next project
5 stars! Everything went absolutely beautiful, he was there at 7am! I was very pleased with his work :)
Thank you for your support I do appreciate hope we see you soon in the next project
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Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, carpet, flooring, wood flooring, vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, parquet flooring, laminate flooring, swimming pool, vinyl swimming pool, gunite swimming pool, swimming pool cleaning, swimming pool renovation, swimming pool maintenance, above ground swimming pool, swimming pool installation, fiberglass swimming pool, paving, block paving.
Request a quoteOn time every time. Work is neat.
I'm sorted with D and B for the Shade cloth replacement. Quick and efficient!
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About: Looking for a reliable company to supply and install your shadeport? Look no further than D & B Shadeports! We are based in Belhar, Cape Town and service the surrounding areas. We specialize in carport installation, using only the highest quality materials. Our shade net carports are perfect for pr…
Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation.
Request a quoteCompetitive prices but quality work. Good knowledge of product as well.
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They were very good and I'm happy with their service.
Thank you Mr Ivan. Much appreciated🙏
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Services: swimming pool, vinyl swimming pool, gunite swimming pool, swimming pool cleaning, swimming pool renovation, swimming pool maintenance, above ground swimming pool, swimming pool installation, fiberglass swimming pool, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters.
Request a quoteI liked that they got on and did the job. They were friendly and efficient.
Thanks Sandra for your nice feedback.
The interactions with all the staff was very friendly and efficient. Nothing was was too much trouble for them.
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About: Economy Reddy Construction Group is a roofing company based in Blackheath, Cape Town. The company offers roof repair and maintenance services to customers in the Cape Town area. The company's core values are quality, affordability, and customer satisfaction. The company's mission is to provide qu…
Services: roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing.
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Very easy to deal with. Communication prompt and straightforward. Timely in everything.
I get the impression that the epoxy on the aluminium used was not hardened enough. But time will tell & all looking good at the moment
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Services: wooden doors, doors, front doors, glass doors, pivot doors, folding doors, sliding doors, interior doors, aluminium sliding doors, aluminium doors, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates, palisade gates, security doors, security gates, turnstile gate, pedestrian gate, sliding driveway gate, sliding security gate, electric gate, aluminium windows, windows, upvc windows, steel windows.
Request a quoteEverything is fine. The project took a bit longer than expected but that is how building works so there's no problem. Everything went smoothly though as a whole.
Thanks John
Price was excellent
A job which was meant to take 2 days ended up taking 3 weeks.
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, wooden doors, doors, front doors, glass doors, pivot doors, folding doors, sliding doors, interior doors, aluminium sliding doors, aluminium doors, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport.
Request a quoteKnowledgeable. Helpful. Respectful. Quietly got on with the job. Very friendly.
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Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, waterproofing companies, foundation waterproofing, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting.
Request a quoteFriendly, great service, great experties.
Excellent response Excellent workmanship.Was a pleasure working with them.Very proffesional and communication was very well. Puntial. Will definitely use then again.
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Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, swimming pool, vinyl swimming pool, gunite swimming pool, swimming pool cleaning, swimming pool renovation, swimming pool maintenance, above ground swimming pool, swimming pool installation, fiberglass swimming pool.
Request a quoteThank you to Procompare for giving us the name of ZT Industries. Very good service and workmanship.
Communication, proactivenss and professionalism
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Request a quoteThey did a perfect job. Quite a challenging job and they were up for it. I would recommend them.
Quality work, job done perfectly!.
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, waterproofers, waterproofing.
Request a quoteThey were punctual and did a good job. Their prices were reasonable.
Efficient service
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About: Sibros Engineering and Construction Solutions is a family-owned business that has been serving the Cape Town area since 2016. We offer a wide range of services including fencing, gate installation, security systems, and carport construction. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to pro…
Services: garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors, double garage doors, roller garage doors, wooden garage doors, roll up garage doors, aluminium garage doors, automatic garage doors, sectional garage doors, garage door installation, garage door repair, builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, fences, pool fence, garden fence, picket fence, concrete fence, plastic fencing, wire mesh fence, palisade fencing.
Request a quoteLovely people, I'm happy with their service.
They had an emergency but would have been best to let me know earlier in the day about the time and day change...next day they arrived on time and did keep me in the loop. Thanks. Happy.
Very good service would recommend
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Request a quoteAbsolutely brilliant! They always had supervision on site every single day.
There were small things that I was not happy with but they did a good job.
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About: Cornerstone Painting is a waterproofing and painting company based in Cape Town, South Africa. We provide high quality services to both residential and commercial customers. We have a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients. We offer…
Services: garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors, double garage doors, roller garage doors, wooden garage doors, roll up garage doors, aluminium garage doors, automatic garage doors, sectional garage doors, garage door installation, garage door repair, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, waterproofing companies.
Request a quoteBongani was extremely professional and fixed the problem with ease and precision.
Thank you so much God bless
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Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates.
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Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation.
Request a quoteServices: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation.
Request a quoteThey were on time and very professional. I am happy with their work!
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About: AL-AWNINGS has been providing quality carports in the Belgravia and TYGER WATERFRONT areas since 1989. We offer a variety of carport styles to choose from, including solid roof and shade net options. Our team is experienced and dedicated to ensuring that your new carport is installed correctly and …
Services: carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation.
Request a quoteHe knew exactly what I needed to be quoted on. Unfortunately the house sale fell through & so he never got to do the job. We were very happy with his estimate.
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Frequently asked questions
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What should I consider before determining the size of my carport?
Things you should take into account before deciding on the size of the carport are: the number od vehicles you will park under the carport, the type of vehicle(s), the height of your vehicle(s), intended use of the carport (if you want to have extra storage space), if you are planning to buy anopther/a different vehicle.
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What site preparation must be completed prior to installation of carport?
The area of installation must be clear, firm and flat. Some companies can do site preparation for you, others offer installation only. Check with the chosen company before conducting the contract.
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Do I need plans to install a carport?
According to the SANS regulations you do not need plans but you should still check with your local council because you might need to get approval from them.
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How long will my carport last?
The lifespan of the carport depends on the quality of the carport and the materials it is made of, but no carport on the market should last less than 10 years.
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