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Carports built to last in Queensland weather
Keep the sun, hail and storms off your cars, caravan or boat. Attached, flyover, freestanding or gable — in Australian-made steel.
Five ways to build a carport
Attached carports are the best value; flyovers give the height for caravans and boats; freestanding carports go anywhere on the block.
Attached
Fixed to the fascia or a wall of your home. The most common and the best value.
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Flyover
Raised above your gutter for extra height, air flow and a modern look.
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Freestanding
Stands on its own posts, anywhere on your block.
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Gable & hip
A pitched roof that matches your house. Attached, flyover or freestanding.
See gable & hip carports →
Louvred
Opening blades: sun when you want it, shelter when you need it.
See louvred carports →Single skin or insulated?
Most carports are single skin — it is the best value and plenty for cars. Choose insulated if the carport doubles as an outdoor area.
Single skin
- The lowest-cost option
- Spans up to about 5 m between beams
- Can be built as close as 450 mm to a boundary (with approval)
- Hotter and louder in rain than insulated
- No downlights or fans in the roof
Best for: Carports, flyovers with good air flow, and budget builds.
From underneath you see the ribbed roof sheets and the steel purlins that hold them. Lights and fans fix to the beams.
Quote a single skin roof
Insulated panel
- Keeps the heat out — noticeably cooler underneath
- Quiet in rain
- Finished white (or coloured) ceiling, no visible purlins
- Downlights and ceiling fans built in
- Longer spans, fewer beams
Best for: Patios and outdoor rooms you will sit under and use all year.
From underneath you see a flat, finished ceiling, usually Surfmist, with downlights and a fan set straight into it. Thicker panels span further and insulate better.
Quote a insulated panel roof
Popular carport sizes
Allow about 3 m of width per car so the doors open, and 6 m of length for a standard car. Caravans and boats need extra height — a flyover or freestanding carport gives it.
Single carport
One car, with room to open the doors on one side.
Double carport
Two cars side by side — the most common carport.
Long double
Two cars plus a trailer, or a car and a boat.
Caravan cover
Built tall — usually 3.5 to 4.2 m clear for a caravan or motorhome.
Every build is made to measure — these are just starting points. Send us your size for a quote.
What you get with every carport
One team from the first measure to the last screw — no subcontracted salespeople, no surprises.
- An on-site measure and design with a builder
- Site plan, engineering and Form 15
- Council or private certifier approval lodged for you
- Australian-made Colorbond and BlueScope steel
- Delivery and the build by our own team
- QBCC-licensed work, with the QBCC home warranty
From quote to handover
On-site quote & design
We come out, measure up and design it with you — colours, post and beam spacing, all within the engineering.
Plans & council approval
We draw, engineer and lodge everything: site plan, engineering, Form 15 and the building approval.
Materials ordered
Once approved, the materials are ordered from Australian suppliers. This takes about 2–4 weeks.
The build
Materials never sit at your place longer than 14 working days. Weather can delay us; we keep you posted.
Proud to build only with genuine COLORBOND® and BlueScope steel
No imitation steel, ever. Every patio, carport and deck frame we build is genuine COLORBOND® and BlueScope steel, made in Australia and backed by the manufacturers' warranties. Insulated roofs are Superior Panel, frames and sheeting LYSAGHT®, and every build is engineered and certified for your site's wind rating.
Any Colorbond colour
Roof, beams, posts and gutters in the colours that suit your home. See the colours
- SurfmistThe most popular ceiling colour — bright and clean under insulated panels.
- PaperbarkA warm sandy neutral that blends with most houses.
- Shale GreyA light grey that keeps a roof cooler than the darker shades.
- Woodland GreyA deep green-grey — one of the most chosen roof colours.
- BasaltA mid grey that goes with almost any brick or render.
- MonumentA charcoal for a sharp, modern look.
Carport questions
Do I need council approval for a patio or carport?
Usually, yes. In Queensland a structure needs a building approval if it is over 10 m², taller than 2.4 m at the peak (2.1 m for a patio), within 6 m of the front boundary, or longer than 5 m along a boundary. We prepare and lodge the approval for you as part of the job.
Can you build on my existing concrete slab?
Often, yes. Posts can be bolted to an existing slab on welded base plates if the slab is thick enough and reinforced. Otherwise the posts go into new concrete footings. We check this when we measure up.
What wind rating are your patios and carports?
Our builds are engineered for the wind rating of your site — most of South East Queensland is N2 or N3. Higher and cyclonic ratings are available where needed.
Can I choose the colour?
Yes. Roof sheets, beams, posts, gutters and flashings come in the Colorbond range, and insulated panels can have a different colour on the ceiling side. See our colours page, and we bring real samples to the on-site quote.
How long does it take?
After approval, materials take about 2–4 weeks to arrive. Most builds are finished within a few days of starting, and materials are never left at your home longer than 14 working days.
Do you handle the plans and engineering?
Yes. We draw the site plan, get the engineering signed and prepare the Form 15, then lodge the approval. You do not need to find a draftsman or engineer yourself.
Guides
- Carport vs garage in Queensland: which is better for you?
- Freestanding vs attached carport: pros, cons and costs
- Gable patio ideas for Queensland homes
- Council approval for a patio or carport in Logan, Brisbane and Ipswich: step by step
- Caravan and boat covers: flyover and high carports explained
- Flood, bushfire (BAL) and landslide overlays: what they mean for your patio or carport
- Can I build a carport on the front boundary in Logan? The 6 × 6 m rule
- Building a patio or carport over or near a sewer in South East Queensland
- Carports and sheds on the boundary: the 9 m rule in Queensland
- Patios and carports on a Brisbane character house
- Gold Coast carport and shed rules: front setbacks, the 36 m² trigger and canal lots
- How big can a shed or carport be in the Scenic Rim?
- Patio and carport approval in Yarrabilba: estate rules, plans of development and Logan council
- Building a patio or carport in Flagstone: estate lots and acreage compared
- Patio approval in Ripley: estate rules, Ipswich council and Urban Utilities
- Patio approval on small lots in Pimpama, Coomera and Ormeau
- Do I need council approval for a patio in Ipswich?
- Redland City Council patio and carport rules: canals, corners, the 9 m boundary and sewers
- Carport approval in Brisbane: when a certifier is enough and when council steps in
- Selling a house with an unapproved patio or carport in Queensland
- Triple carports and wide-span carports: sizes, spans and council rules
- A carport down the side of the house: narrow driveways and boundary rules
- Storm season checklist for patios and carports (October to March)
- Gutters and downpipes on a patio or carport: where the water goes
- Patio and carport warranties explained: what the years actually cover
- Boat carport size guide: length, height and width for the boat and trailer
- Patios, carports and covered walkways for a granny flat
- What happens at a patio or carport on-site quote, and how to get the most from it
- How long does a patio take? From quote to handover in South East Queensland
- Patios and carports on new estate lots in Logan Reserve, Park Ridge and Holmview
Free on-site quote
Tell us what you’d like built, the size and the address. We call you back within one business day, then the builder comes out and measures up.