Freestanding carports
A carport on its own posts, anywhere on your block. Single or double, flat or gable, tall enough for the van. Built in Australian-made Colorbond steel and approved by us, or as a DIY kit.
A carport that doesn’t touch the house
A freestanding carport stands on posts on both sides. It suits blocks where the carport sits away from the house, where the house roof can’t take a fixing, or where you need more height than an attached roof allows.
Anywhere on the block
Down the driveway, in front of the garage, at the side of the house or out the back for the van. Nothing fixes to your house, so the roof, gutters and fascia stay untouched.
Flat or gable
A flat skillion roof is the simplest and best value. A gable roof can match the pitch and colour of the house, which helps at the front of the block.
Single skin or insulated
Most carports are single skin Colorbond: strong, keeps the sun and hail off and the best value. Choose insulated if the carport doubles as an outdoor area.
Height for vans and boats
Caravans, boats and lifted 4WDs need clearance. We engineer taller posts and bigger footings for the extra height and wind.
Engineered for your wind rating
Every carport is engineered for the wind rating of your site, with footings sized to suit, and signed off by the certifier.
Approval handled
We check the setbacks, the boundary allowance and any sewer line first, then prepare the plans, engineering and approval.
Single, double or bigger
Allow about 3 m of width per car so the doors open, and 6 m of length for a standard car. A 6 × 6 m double is the most common. What size carport do I need?
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.
We build it, or you do
Most people have us build it: one team measures up, gets the approval and builds it. If you’d rather do it yourself, we supply a 6 × 6 m freestanding Colorbond carport kit, N3 wind rated, delivered with everything you need.
Building a kit yourself still needs a building approval for a carport this size. What needs approval
Single skin or insulated?
Most carports are single skin: the best value and plenty for cars. Insulated makes sense when the carport doubles as a place to sit.
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 keep out more heat and rain noise.
Quote an insulated panel roof
What a freestanding carport costs
The price comes down to the size, the height, single skin or insulated, a flat or gable roof, the footings and the access, and whether council has to look at it. We measure up for free and give you a fixed price for your design.
What changes the price of a carport · Freestanding or attached?
Every carport comes with
- 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.
Freestanding carport questions
What is a freestanding carport?
A carport that stands on its own posts and is not fixed to the house. It can go beside the house, down the driveway, at the front of the block or out the back for a caravan or boat.
What size is a freestanding double carport?
Usually about 6 × 6 m, which fits two cars with the doors open. Go wider or longer for a big ute, a workbench or storage, and higher for a caravan or boat.
Do I need council approval for a freestanding carport?
A carport bigger than 10 m², 2.4 m high or 5 m on any side needs a building approval, which nearly every carport does. A certifier approves a compliant design; council gets involved if it sits in the front setback or closer to a boundary than the rules allow. We prepare and lodge it.
How much does a freestanding carport cost?
It depends on the size, the height, single skin or insulated, flat or gable, the footings and the approval route. We give you a fixed price after a free on-site measure.
Can I buy a freestanding carport kit?
Yes. We supply a 6.15 × 6.125 m freestanding Colorbond carport kit, N3 wind rated, delivered with everything you need. Or we build it for you, approval included.
Do you build cantilever carports?
No. We build freestanding carports with posts on both sides, flyover carports and attached carports. Posts on both sides keep the beams and footings sensible for Queensland storms, and we can space them wide so the cars and doors clear them.
Freestanding or attached carport: which is better?
Attached is usually the best value, because the house carries one side. Freestanding goes anywhere on the block, keeps the house roof untouched and can be as tall as you need for a caravan.
Carport guides
- Freestanding vs attached carport: pros, cons and costs
- What size carport do I need? Single, double and caravan sizes
- Carports and sheds on the boundary: the 9 m rule in Queensland
- Can I build a carport on the front boundary in Logan? The 6 × 6 m rule
- Carport approval in Brisbane: when a certifier is enough and when council steps in
- Caravan and boat covers: flyover and high carports explained
- Triple carports and wide-span carports: sizes, spans and council rules
- Carport vs garage in Queensland: which is better for you?
Get your carport quoted
Tell us the size, where it goes and what it needs to cover. We come out, measure up and give you a fixed price for your design.