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Top 20 Carport Pros Midrand, 2024
Thank you for the good work that you did. Very professional and efficient.
He was perfect, gave excellent service.
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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 quoteThey responded quickly and kept to their promise. I liked Alvin as he was honest and delivered on time.
Excellent service and very quick to respond.
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About: Cube Civils is a company based in Kempton Park, Johannesburg that specializes in the supply and installation of carports and gates. They have been in business for over 10 years and have a team of experienced professionals who are able to provide a high level of service to their clients. Cube Civils…
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, 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 quoteThanks to Superior Shades my shade net carport looks wonderful.
My ratings should say everything.
10+
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Customers' Choice 2024
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 quoteI used Roof and Shade in Kempton Park. Great service, nets are up and we have terrible wind today and they are not budging.
You guys were so patient absolutely loved working with BP Granite, very professional.
I was very impressed with everything, the team was very professional, they were very quick , I could recommend them to anyone.
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About: Roofandshade is a carport supplier and installer based in Allen Grove, Gauteng. We offer shade net carports to our customers in Johannesburg and surrounding areas. Our core values are quality, service, and value. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible products and services at the…
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 quoteExcellent service, clean and patient, I would recommend and use them again.
I am happy with their service, everything went well.
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Verified Pro
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Request a quoteArrived on time and did a very good job of our garden that was a complete mess !
Thank you very much
He came through at short notice on a Sunday. Was very pleasant and did a great job. Will re-use him in the future.
Thank you . Much appreciated
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, gardeners, lawn edging, tree felling, tree pruning, weed control, garden design, garden edging, garden paving, stump removal, yard designer, plant maintenance, garden maintenance, gardening services, landscape gardening, landscape architecture.
Request a quoteWent the extra mile and answered our questions.
As with all contractors, they did not clean up 100%
Excellent and good service
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Services: roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, roofing contractors, waterproofers, waterproofing, roof waterproofing, wall waterproofing, balcony waterproofing, bitumen waterproofing, basement waterproofing, torch-on waterproofing, flat roof waterproofing, waterproofing companies, foundation waterproofing.
Request a quoteWe were really happy!
Daniel was exceptional, communication was good and he was extremely professional
Thank you Edgar it was a pleasure to be able to assist you and your kind words mean a great deal to me , blessed future to you and your Family
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About: Welcome to Gateworx. We are a leading provider of garage door installation, gate supply and installation, carport supply and installation, and handyman services in Centurion. We have been serving the Centurion area for many years and have built a reputation for quality workmanship at competitive pr…
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, fences, pool fence.
Request a quoteTheir Service and courtesy was very good.
Thank you Sir. We appreciate you support.
Communication and video calls on the plan and outcomes.
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Verified Pro
Services: plumbers, blocked drains, plumbing services, plumbing companies, water leak detection, geyser installation and repair, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting.
Request a quoteThe person is honest and dedicated to his job, excellent!
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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, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, carpet, flooring, wood flooring, vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, parquet flooring, laminate flooring.
Request a quoteWe got Lizzy for the Solid roof carport. Besides being a little late was the job done splendid!
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Years on the market
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.
Request a quotePunctual, great communication and really goes the extra mile! Highly recommend Robert and the team! Will continue using them going forward.
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About: Caprivi Projects and Services is a company located in Difateng, TEMBISA that offers carport supply and installation, as well as roofing services. They have been established since 2016 and have served the Midrand area ever since. One of the main advantages of using Caprivi is that they offer a wide…
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, roofer, roofing, roof repair, roof sheeting, thatched roof, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof leak repair.
Request a quoteVery impressive service for the 1 car Shade net carport from Mzansi Shades.
About: Mzansi Shades is a company located in Alexandra, Gauteng that specializes in the supply and installation of carports. Their main products are solid roof carports and shade net carports. The advantages of Mzansi Shades' services are that they are able to provide high quality carports at an affordab…
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 quoteWe needed a shade net carport. We got one from THE CARPORT SHOP. They were really great, we recommend gladly.
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About: The Carport Shop is a supplier and installer of shade net carports, based in Kempton Park, Sandton. We serve the Johannesburg area with quality carports that provide protection for your vehicle from the elements. Our main advantages include: -Supply and installation of carports -Shade netting to p…
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 quotePhinias Mawire from Auto-Gate was on time, fast, efficient and professional. I was very happy!
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About: ES.T Enterprise pvt ltd is a family-owned business that has been serving the Sandton community for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on our quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and customer service. We offer a wide range of services including gate supply and installation, painting services, an…
Services: painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters, maid services, steam cleaning, carpet cleaning, pressure washing, cleaning services, upholstery cleaning, deep cleaning services, house cleaning services, commercial cleaning services, office cleaning, handymen, home repair, handyman services, property maintenance, gates, steel gate, swing gate, garden gate, metal gates, burglar bars, wooden gates, driveway gates.
Request a quoteOB Steel Designs was quick to response, he was very flexible, from the design, costs & quick to install.
About: At OB Steel Designs, we pride ourselves on being the premier provider of gate and fencing solutions in South Africa. We offer a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of our customers, from gates and carports to fencing and security solutions. We are dedicated to providing our custom…
Services: 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, 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.
Request a quoteHe was so good in doing his work ,I really appreciate that
He charged me a lot of money for a quick small thing
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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, 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, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport.
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About: Egan Projects is a company that supplies and installs carports. They have two types of carports - solid roof and shade net. Both are made from high-quality materials and are installed by experienced professionals. Egan Projects is different from its competitors because they offer a wide range of s…
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, 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, fences, pool fence.
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 quoteQuick and efficiency. Link between the quoted office person and the contractor.
Thank you for the support Ranesh, much appreciated.
Very happy!
Thank you for your support, much appreciated.
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Customers' Choice 2023
About: Welcome to Smith Shades, your leading provider of carports in the Johannesburg area. We have a wide selection of carports to choose from, including solid roof and shade net options. We're a locally owned and operated business, so we know the importance of providing high-quality products and service…
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.
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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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Recent jobs for Carports, Midrand
Solid roof carport
The carport will need to be put up on a slight slope. we have an existing shade cloth carport that needs to be replaced
Shade net carport
I have a business and want a carport for the car wash business . I would like it to be completed within the week .
Shade net carport
Standard carport net shade
Solid roof carport
double carport . 1 side wall mounted and the other poles
Shade net carport
Hi Help me with quotes and prices for 2 car net carport.. Hope to get a quote very soon. Thank you
Solid roof carport
Hi Help me with quotes and prices for 2 solid roof carports.. Hope to get a quote very soon. Thank you
Solid roof carport
Hi. I would like to receive a quote for a double car port to park a bakkie and a car. The carport is to be a free standing one on my lawn with a solid roof covering. Kindly email me a quote please.
Shade net carport
I need replacement carport shade nets for 47 parking bays 5m x 5m. The carport poles need sanding as its heavily corroded with rust. Oxide and black low gloss enamal paint. Shade net 90%uv and cabling 4mm. Can I get a cost per carport
Shade net carport
Please DO NOT CALL, please send me the pricing on e-mail or whatsapp 1 car and 2 car shadenet carport In a garden not attached to the house
Solid roof carport
The carport must be a little carved on the sides and will be used in my yard for my cars