What a single carport covers
A 3m × 6m single carport covers one vehicle up to a double-cab bakkie with room to open both doors. For a taller 4x4 or a bakkie with a canopy, the frame is raised to 2.4–2.7 m at the beam. Widen to 3.5m × 6m if you park close to a wall and need side clearance for the runoff line off the roof edge.
| Spec | Standard single |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 3m × 6m |
| Height (beam) | 2.1 m standard, 2.4–2.7 m for a 4x4 |
| Frame | Hot-dip galvanised steel |
| Roof | Pitched IBR / Q-deck steel, guttered |
| Price band | R6,500 – R14,000 installed |
Single carport or a wider double?
If a second car joins the household within a year or two, a double carport costs far less fitted now than a second single added later — the shared posts and one continuous pitched roof do the saving, and one gutter run drains the lot. A single stays the right call for a townhouse bay, a narrow city-bowl driveway, or a second cover on a stand that already has a garage. The full price comparison is on the carport prices in Pietermaritzburg page.
Roof choice on a single carport
A pitched steel IBR roof is the Midlands default because it sheds the rain and keeps the car dry; a shade net single is cheaper at R4,500 but only shades and lets the rain through. The reasoning is set out in carport vs shadeport, and the pitch and guttering detail is in carports for Midlands rain and mist.
Common questions
How much is a single carport in Pietermaritzburg?
A single 3m × 6m steel carport in Pietermaritzburg costs R6,500–R14,000 supplied and installed. Height for a 4x4 or bakkie-with-canopy, premium sheeting and a sloped Midlands stand move the price up the band.
What size is a single carport?
A standard single carport is 3m × 6m — enough for one car or a double-cab bakkie with the doors clear. Widen to 3.5m for wall-side clearance, and raise the beam to 2.4–2.7 m for a taller 4x4.
Can a single carport be added onto later?
Yes, but a double carport fitted now is cheaper than a single plus a second single later, because a double shares posts and runs one continuous pitched roof and gutter. A single is best for townhouse bays and narrow city driveways.