Carports vs. Garages: Pros and Cons
Which is better, a carport or a garage?
Top 20 Double carport Pros Strand, 2024
I like the fact that Manuel involved me in everything eventhough I was at work while he did his job at my house under my moms supervision.
Really really happy with their work! Would recommend for sure!
About: Protea Waterproofers is a local business that has been providing waterproofing services, carport supply and installation, and painting services to the Somerset West and Cape Town area for over 10 years. We are a family-owned business that takes pride in our workmanship and customer service. We beli…
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 quoteHelpful, amazing service! Really appreciate the service
Reliable and did what they said they would do
THANK YOU MUCH "WE AIM TO PLEASE"
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About: Classic Garage Doors is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the Somerset West and Cape Town areas for over 25 years. We take pride in our workmanship and customer service, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality products and services available. …
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.
Request a quoteSibongnkosi was affable and so professional that my neighbour's have also decided to contract him to do work at their homes. I take my hat off to him and will definitely hire him again for some more work.
About: Moolars Enterprise is a home improvement company that specializes in painting services and carport supply and installation. The company is based in Strand, Cape Town, and was established in 2020. Moolars Enterprise is committed to providing quality products and services to its customers. The compa…
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, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services, painting contractors, exterior house painting, roof painters.
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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.
Request a quoteExcellent product and just what we needed
Still manufacturing gates do can’t comment on this
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About: Fever Tree Fencing is a professional fencing company that has been servicing the Somerset West area since 2014. We specialize in the supply and installation of high quality fencing, gates, and other security solutions for both residential and commercial properties. We are committed to providing our…
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 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 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.
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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 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 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 quoteI was happy with their work. The job could have been finished quicker if they were able to arrive earlier but I understand that they live a bit further away from me so overall I am satisfied with the service.
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About: Hardwork Tracks is a company that provides plumbing, painting, waterproofing, and roofing services in Cape Town, South Africa. The company's core values are quality workmanship, affordability, and customer satisfaction. Hardwork Tracks offers a wide range of services to its customers and is committ…
Services: builders, house extension, house contractor, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, building contractors, construction company, construction contractors, house renovation company, building construction company, electricians, house wiring, electrical repair, electrical wiring, electrical companies, emergency electrician, electrical contractors, electrical installation, electrical certificate of compliance, plumbers, blocked drains, plumbing services, plumbing companies, water leak detection, geyser installation and repair, painters, house painters, exterior painting, interior painting, painting services.
Request a quote5 out of 5!
About: Bast Design Pty Ltd is a company that specializes in the supply and installation of fencing, flooring, carports, gates, and plumbing services. They are based in Beverly Park, Cape Town and serve the surrounding areas. Their main advantages include their experience, quality products, and competitive…
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, plumbers, blocked drains.
Request a quoteFantastic service much appreciated.
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 quoteVery happy with the service offered by Aldridge Page from Page Building Projects!
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About: At Page Building Projects, we pride ourselves on being a reliable, affordable, and quality-driven fencing company. We offer a variety of fencing solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients, including palisade and clearview fences. We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and…
Services: 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 quoteThey finished the job in one day, with lots of load shedding that day. He even brought a generator with him to be able to finish the job. He truly went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend him. I was very impressed!
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, carports, shadeports, 6x6 carport, wood carport, metal carport, steel carport, double carport, aluminium carport, shade net carport, cantilever carport, shade cloth carport, carport installation, garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors.
Request a quote3D Shadeports had excellent service and price!
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 quoteRenco Crete got us the Solid roof carport really good.
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About: Renco Crete is a family-run business that has been operating since 1992. We specialize in the supply and installation of fencing, carports, and gates. We serve the Cape Town and Stellenbosch areas. Our mission is to provide our customers with high-quality products and services at competitive prices…
Services: paving, block paving, driveway paving, paving companies, paving contractors, 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, carpet, flooring, wood flooring, vinyl flooring, bamboo flooring, parquet flooring, laminate flooring, fences, pool fence.
Request a quoteHe knew how to fix our specific old carport and knew exactly what to use. Other contractors requested for quotes were scratching their heads on site.
Would have loved to have more funding available to give him more work.
Thanks JP I hope to do more work for u soon thanks
About: Gatemotoman & Mr Garage Doors is a leading garage door company in South Africa. We offer new installation, replacement, repair, and automation services for garage doors. Our core values are quality, affordability, and customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best …
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, garage doors, glass garage doors, steel garage doors, double garage doors, roller garage doors, wooden garage doors, roll up garage doors, aluminium garage doors.
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.
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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 Double carports, Strand
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Modify a double shade net carport unit to a single car unit. Poles is planted need a wall bracket and the netting need to be cut for one unit
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Neat with solid one pillar. I am looking for a solid roof carport but will also be open to checking the pricing for a shade port so please provide me with quotes for both if possible. Please contact me by email.
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3 cars.Very neat. Solid one pillar. I need a quote on a solid roof as well.
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Hi, a 7mx6m wooden structure with ibr sheeting and the 6m is attatched to the house. Ball park figure pls as i know final measurements etc still needs to be done. Thanjs