Carport price list by size — Pietermaritzburg 2026
These are typical supplied-and-installed bands for a galvanised steel frame with a pitched IBR roof on a standard, accessible Pietermaritzburg site. Sloped Midlands stands, added guttering runs and premium sheeting move a quote toward the top of each band.
| Carport | Size | Covers | Price band (installed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 3m × 6m | 1 car or bakkie | R6,500 – R14,000 |
| Double | 6m × 6m | 2 cars side by side | R12,500 – R24,000 |
| Double (tandem) | 3m × 12m | 2 cars in line on a driveway | R13,000 – R25,000 |
| Triple | 9m × 6m | 3 cars, or a boat/trailer bay | R19,000 – R38,000 |
| Four-bay | 12m × 6m | 4 vehicles / smallholding setup | R27,000 – R52,000 |
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What changes the price
Five things move a Pietermaritzburg carport quote inside its band. Roof sheeting and pitch come first: a properly pitched IBR or Q-deck roof with guttering costs more than a low-pitch polycarbonate sheet or a shade net, and it is the part that sheds the Midlands downpour and keeps the car dry. The others are the steel gauge, the roof style, the height (double-volume for a bakkie or 4x4 costs more), and the ground — a bolt-down onto existing paving is cheaper than digging and casting new footings on a sloped Midlands stand.
- Roof & pitch — pitched, guttered IBR/Q-deck steel > polycarbonate > shade net, priced in that order.
- Frame — galvanised steel is standard; aluminium and timber cost more.
- Style — a cantilever (no front posts) carries a premium over a standard flat or pitched roof.
- Size — work the maths in the carport sizes guide before you compare quotes.
Shade net and aluminium price bands
| Type | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
| Shade net (shadeport) | R4,500 – R9,000 | R8,000 – R16,000 |
| Steel + IBR | R6,500 – R14,000 | R12,500 – R24,000 |
| Aluminium | R12,000 – R22,000 | R22,000 – R40,000 |
| Wooden / timber | R14,000 – R26,000 | R26,000 – R48,000 |
Bands are indicative 2026 Pietermaritzburg figures for supply and installation. Send your stand details for an exact figure — there is no charge for the measure or the quote.
Common questions
How much is a double carport in Pietermaritzburg?
A double carport in Pietermaritzburg costs R12,500–R24,000 supplied and installed in galvanised steel with a pitched IBR roof. A tandem double (two cars in line, 3m × 12m) runs R13,000–R25,000, and an aluminium double R22,000–R40,000.
Is a shade net carport cheaper than a steel one?
Yes. A single shade net carport in Pietermaritzburg starts at about R4,500 against R6,500 for a single steel-and-IBR carport. The trade-off is rain: shade net shades the car but lets the Midlands rain straight through, where a steel IBR roof keeps it dry.
Does the carport price include installation?
Yes. Every KB Carports Pietermaritzburg price band is supplied and installed — it covers the steel, the roof sheeting, the guttering, the footings and the fitting. The on-site measure and the quote are free.
Why do carport quotes vary so much?
Roof pitch, guttering and the ground drive the range. A properly pitched, guttered IBR roof costs more than a low-pitch polycarbonate sheet, and casting new footings on a sloped Midlands stand costs more than bolting onto existing paving. Height for a bakkie or 4x4 also lifts the price.