Carport Prices: How Much Does It Cost To Build A Carport?

17 September 2025

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No One-Size-Fits-All Carport

Big, small, sporty, family - cars come in all shapes and sizes, so why would carports be any different? Every car will need slightly different requirements from its shelter, and you might have some specific design choices in mind for your carport. That's where Fair Dinkum Builds comes into play - we give you the ability to design your carport from scratch. Choose the size, shape, colour, roof type, extra features, and more. We can tailor our services to your every need, working within your budget. Carports can vary dramatically in cost, so we're here to help you navigate the ever-changing prices.

What Affects the Cost of a Carport?

There are several factors that might affect the cost to build a carport, and these are the things you need to consider before designing yours. Every carport at Fair Dinkum is uniquely engineered to meet the expectations and requirements of our clients, with every design decision influencing the price in some way, shape, or form. Here are some of the most common factors influencing the cost of your carport:

Size and design

One of the main factors influencing the cost of a carport is its size. The more space you need your carport to cover, the more materials and labour are needed to make it happen. Fair Dinkum Builds works exclusively with steel, so there's no need to worry about choosing a material for budget reasons rather than quality. The size and design of your carport will depend on how much space you need for your cars, whether you want extra space for storage, and the size of your property.

Roof style and pitch

One of our main goals is to give our customers plenty of versatility in their design options, including the style and pitch of their carport's roof. Every design has a purpose, whether it's a gable or skillion roof, flat or steep, so we can help you find what's best for your property. Each roof type will come with a different price point, too, so the design you need might influence how you allocate budget for other design choices.

Doors, windows, and access

Our design app allows you the freedom of adding windows, extra doors, and other points of access to your carport, depending on your ideal carport. The number of doors and windows you choose will influence the final cost to build, so we can work with you to make sure you have sufficient access, depending on your budget.

Site considerations

The site you're hoping to build on is incredibly important when building a carport. If your property has perfect soil conditions, easy access for our expert builders, and requires zero prior landscaping - great! But if it's not completely ready for us to build a carport, we'll need to assess the situation and come up with a plan. Depending on how much work we need to do in terms of site preparation, your cost to build could increase due to extra labour and materials.

Custom features and finishes

Custom features can turn a run-of-the-mill shed into your dream carport, so they're one of our clients' favourite parts of the design process. The more custom features you need or want, the higher the cost you're likely to pay. However, costs can be negated - for example, insulation for your carport will require an extra cost, but you might also save money on heating costs.

Local building requirements

Each state in Australia has its own set of local building requirements that you need to adhere to before we begin building your carport. For example, you might require planning permission or a building permit depending on where your property is located. You'll need to front the cost of council approval, so it's important to bear this cost in mind when planning your carport.

Design your own carport with our carport designer app

Have you been toying with the idea of building your own carport, but are unsure of what to try? Try our Carport Designer app. It's the ideal platform to let you play around and customise the size, roof pitch, colour, windows, doors, and more of your carport. Our app gives you the chance to take your time and try different styles out to make sure you're completely happy with bringing your carport to life. You can do this in your own time, in the comfort of your own home, without any external pressures pushing you to make rushed decisions. Our app lets you build a carport prototype, sleep on it, and come back to it later to make any adjustments you may think of in the meantime.

Once you're happy with your final design on the app, you can send it to your local Fair Dinkum expert for a personalised quote. We'll build your carport as close to your vision as possible, and the app lets us recreate your dream carport as closely as possible without any confusion or discrepancies.

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From Kit to Complete Build – Your Choice

At Fair Dinkum Builds, we value our clients' time and strive to make their decision to build a carport as simple as possible. With our One-Stop Shop approach, we think we've hit the nail on the head. You are in control of how hands-on you are - whether you want to be in the driving seat of installation or you're happy to hand us the reins. We offer several build kits, including:

• Supply only (carport kit)

• Supply and install

• Council approvals

• Concrete slab & site prep

• Electrical, plumbing & internal fit-out (if needed)

The "Supply only carport kit" is exactly that - we'll manufacture the carport from scratch, exactly to your preferences, before sending it to your property. You'll then be able to build it yourself, in your own time, wherever you want it on your property. This can save on labour costs, but it's a huge job to undertake! For this reason, we also offer our one-stop shop service, where we'll shoulder the burden of building the carport for you. Leave the hard work to us and enjoy the excitement of seeing your new carport for the first time after it's built and ready to go!

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How to Get a Price Estimate

Now you're ready to build your carport, it's time to get the ball rolling! Contact your local Fair Dinkum Builds expert, and we'll start planning your price estimate right away. We'll consider the work you want done, your property, and your budget to make sure we're both on the same page.

Once you've been in contact, we'll take the time to learn your ideas and preferences in terms of your perfect carport. We'll then draw up some plans or invite you to take control through our design app, before creating a customisable quote based on your goals. Our quotes are no-strings-attached and pressure-free, so you can make a decision on your own terms.

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FAQs about carport prices

Why don't you list carport prices on your website?

At Fair Dinkum Builds, we pride ourselves on being completely transparent with our costs, but putting a base price on our website would be inaccurate and potentially misleading. The cost of your carport will depend on a number of factors, such as size, height, extras, access, and more. We work out the price depending on your needs and wants, allowing you to completely customise your design depending on your budget. This means that we can work together to create the ideal solution for you without price caps and expectations getting in the way.

Does my location impact the price of my carport?

Your location can impact the overall price of your carport. For example, your property might require extra landscaping or lack the access our builders need to build your carport effectively. These things may influence labour costs, increasing the overall price of your carport. Similarly, material costs might fluctuate in your area, influencing the price of your final design.

What if I just want a carport supplied, not installed?

We're more than happy to design and manufacture your carport kit before delivering it to your property, ready for you to install at your convenience. This saves you some money on labour costs and lets you secure your dream carport even if you don't want it installed yet.

Do I need council approval?

Some Australian states require some form of council approval for building a carport if it's over a certain size and height. Others may consider it 'accepted development', which may not need prior approval. Before commencing work on your carport, it's best to check with your local council to make sure you're adhering to the regulations. We may need to see your planning or building permit before we can start any work on your property.