Regular roof carport example
Straightforward vehicle and light equipment coverage
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Standard CarportsExplore regular roof carports
Valley Series · The Value Pick
Regular roof carports, the budget way out of the sun.
The lowest-cost way to cover a car, truck, or trailer: a rounded roof, 14-gauge framing standard, and a 12-gauge upgrade if you want it.
- Delivery & install included
- Same-day quotes, most days
- Weed to Bakersfield
See the space change.
One real before-and-after view makes the footprint and finished covered space easier to picture. This is a representative standard carport project transformation.
BeforeOpen site
The footprint before the structure is installed.
After installationCovered space
The finished structure using the same footprint.
Installed projects
See standard roof coverage
Real project photos show the rounded roof profile, open access, and everyday vehicle coverage.
Single-car regular roof carport
Driveway vehicle coverage with open access
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Standard CarportsExplore regular roof carports
Regular roof carport on a driveway
Everyday vehicle coverage and driveway parking
Regular RoofOpen coverage
Standard CarportsExplore regular roof carports
The value-first rounded roof
Standard roof carports use a rounded profile and horizontal panels for straightforward, budget-conscious coverage. It is the starting point for many residential driveways, trailers, boats, and everyday storage projects.
- Lowest starting price
- Simple everyday coverage
- Confirm product span limits
- Compare panel direction for runoff or debris planning
What makes a regular roof different
A regular roof is the rounded one. The roof panels curve over the edge and down the sides of the frame, so there's no sharp corner at the eave. It's the simplest roof to build, which is why it's the lowest-priced way to cover a car or truck.
The panels run the length of the carport, front to back. On a short driveway cover that works fine. On a long cover, or one sitting under trees, leaves and water have to cross the panel ribs on the way off the roof, so that's when a vertical roof is worth comparing.
On our regular-roof examples, the support posts are spaced 5 feet apart along the length of the building. A 20-foot-long carport has five bays. Your final drawings set the exact layout.
Pick this roof when
- Price is the main concern
- A short to mid-length cover for cars, trucks, or a trailer
- Open sites without heavy tree cover
- You don't mind a rounded, utility look
- Roof shape
- A rounded roofline with horizontal roof panels running along the building length.
- Panel direction
- Horizontal: panels run front to back along the length
- Framing
- 14-gauge standard · 12-gauge heavy-duty upgrade available
- Popular sizes
- 12 × 20 × 6 · 18 × 24 × 8 · 20 × 20 × 8
- Example price from
- $2,257 for a saved example; your quote depends on size, site, and options
Start with what you need to protect
Measure the widest vehicle or equipment first, then add clearance for doors, mirrors, walkways, turning access, and future use.
- Cars and trucks
- Trailers and boats
- Everyday storage
Compare more example builds
These are planning examples. Final pricing varies by location, size, roof style, gauge, permits, site conditions, and selected options.
Carport
18' x 24' x 8'
Example price
$4,568
Valley Series · Standard · 14-Gauge · Open sides
Inspect this build
Open Carport
20' x 20' x 8'
Example price
$3,502
Valley Series · Standard · 14-Gauge · Open sides4 five-foot support bays
Inspect this build| Building example | What this build shows | Example price |
|---|---|---|
| Carport18' x 24' x 8'An 18x24 standard roof carport example with seven-foot coverage on both sides and open ends for practical vehicle access. | Valley SeriesStandard14-GaugeOpen sides | $4,568 Inspect build |
| Open Carport20' x 20' x 8'A 20x20 standard roof carport example with open sides and ends for straightforward two-vehicle or equipment coverage. | Valley SeriesStandard14-GaugeOpen sides 4 five-foot support bays | $3,502 Inspect build |
A clear starting package
- Delivery and professional installation are included in the quoted price for an installation-ready site.
- 14-gauge framing options with heavier framing available when appropriate
- Standard, boxed-eave, and vertical roof styles available
- Financing options available through partners and confirmed during quoting
- Product and installation warranties issued under the manufacturer's written terms
Building where it snows? Snow areas are priced per address, and a vertical roof is often the better fit. See how snow pricing works
The details that affect your project
Still comparing options?
Send us the vehicle or equipment dimensions, ZIP code, and surface. We can point you toward a practical starting size.
Ask for a recommendationHow much does a standard roof carport cost?
Example pricing depends on size, location, roof style, gauge, anchors, permits, and site conditions. Use the examples above as a starting point, then request a project quote for reviewed pricing.
What size standard carport should I consider?
A single vehicle often starts around 12 to 18 feet wide. Two vehicles commonly need 20 to 24 feet. Add clearance for doors, mirrors, walkways, turning access, and future vehicle changes.
How far apart are the posts on a regular roof carport?
On our regular-roof examples, posts are spaced 5 feet apart along the length of the building. A 20-foot carport has five bays. The final drawings for your project set the exact layout.
When should I compare a vertical roof?
Compare a vertical roof for longer covers, RVs, or sites under trees, where rain and leaves need to slide straight off. Roof direction alone does not establish a wind or snow rating.
Is installation included?
Delivery and professional installation are included in the quoted price for an installation-ready site. Very large buildings or nonstandard access, site, equipment, return-trip, or labor needs may add charges; any applicable charges are listed in the quote or signed order.
Do I need a permit?
Permit requirements vary across Northern California by city or county, structure size, placement, foundation, enclosure, wind or snow loads, intended use, and HOA rules. Confirm the local requirements with the applicable building department before ordering or installation. The customer is responsible for permit applications, permit fees, zoning and setback confirmation, and coordinating required inspections with the applicable city or county. Engineering is conditional, not included with every building. If a city, county, HOA, or inspector requests it, Norcal Carports may coordinate available engineering information or a quote from an outside engineering firm.
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Send the size, installation ZIP code, surface, and site conditions. We will review the project details and confirm the next step.