You are in the market for a brand new carport but you dont want to spend and arm and a leg, but you want to make sure its not going to fall on your one of your biggest investments, your precious car. when choosing a carport it is important to understand that not all carports are created equal. So we are going to give you dealer insights to getting a quality carport at the cheapest possible price.
Shop Around For Carports
Shopping around for carports is going to be a great way to see what is a competitive price. You can start your search on places like Amazon, or lowes. They carry some of the cheapest carports on the market. The carports they carry come in a box and you have to put it together. If you are handy, and capable of reading directions and turning a wrench, you can probably get one of these carports together. These carports are usually made with cheapest quality of metals and do not provide any specific ratings of loads it can handle. Sure you might can find one for about a thousand dollars but its going to be exactly what it is....Cheap.
Another great place to spend time looking for carport is going to be your local dealer. More than likely you live in a town that has a metal building and carport dealer in that area. These can be great places to get a deal because they may not have the best website, or the best customer service and might not have all the answers but may be willing to cut a deal just to make a sale. They typically get most of their traffic from local community, and they may even have carports on the lot for you to view and get a better idea of what you want.
Lastly, you should check out some dealers online to see what they may have to offer. Online carport dealers do not have a lot to sell carports and metal buildings from but rather they have their website and social media accounts. They are relying solely on those 2 things to bring people to their site and shop. This can be good for you if you can happen to catch one of them while they are having a sale. Sometimes this can save you several hundreds on a carport, or several thousands on something like a fully enclosed 2 car garage.
How Big Should My Carport Be?
When it comes to saving money on metal structures, size really does matter. That does not always mean that a smaller carport is a cheaper carport. When it comes to the manufacturing of the frame of the carports , there are certain sizes that are cheaper just because how standardized the size is. For example, you would think a 10x20 would be cheaper than a 12x20 but that just isn't the case. Be sure to get all of the information regarding the size of the carport and the price. Be sure to compare prices based on size and what's best for you. generally speaking the bigger the carport the more expensive, but sometimes going bigger can save you money because it may qualify you for a better sale price if there is a special going on.
When deciding on the size that works best for you, consider how many vehicles you plan to keep under the carport. Generally speaking you want at least 10 foot wide and 20 foot long for a single car and at least 18 foot wide and 20 foot long for 2 cars. If you are planning to keep more than 2 cars sheltered, you may want to consider going with 2 seperate carports rather than one large one.
Does The Height Change The Price Of Carports?
Changing the height of a standard carport does increase the price. Standard carports are built with 6 foot legs, and of course taller in the center near the eave. When adding height the engineering of the structure has to change to remain stable, which can cause the price to go up. Also, to increase the height, the structure needs more metal, which also costs more money. Consider the height of your vehicle and determine how tall the structure needs to be to allow your vehicle to have the proper clearance. Go with as little leg height as needed in order to keep costs down.
Custom Carport Options Can Be Costly
Carports can be constructed with additional options such as extra paneling, gable ends and custom framouts. These are just a few of the different options that can customized when ordering a carport. All of these additional options can add up to be more costly than a classic carport. If you can avoid having these customizations, you can keep the cost of your carport down to a minimum.
Does Roof Type Matter When Looking For The Cheapest Metal Carport?
Yes, roof type matters more than you think. A classic carport has a regular roof type. A regular roof has horizontal panels that are form rolled corners, giving its soft round edges. The box eave roof still has horizontal panels but they are not rolled or soft edges, this is a much more boxier look. boxed eave roofs are typically a little more expensive than a regular roof, but not nearly as pricey as a vertical roof. A vertical roof is one of the strongest roofs with it having additional hat channels, or metal roof framing, which makes it more costly. All the extra material increases cost as well as labor. If you are looking to keep costs down, you should consider going with a regular roof or a boxed eave roof.
Negotiate With Your Carport Dealer
Negotiating sounds like a tactic that will only work sometimes, and that's true. sometimes negotiation is not going to happen with some companies; however, most dealers are willing to cut you a deal if you are committed to buying a carport. When it comes to haggling with a carport dealer for the best price it is in your best interest to have your order and deposit ready because it will make your offer much more appealing. If you are prepared to drop a line like, "I have $250.00 dollars towards a deposit today and I want to buy a carport with a slightly higher down payment such as $300.00 or $350.00, is that something we can make happen?" 9/10 times the answer will be yes because the dealers understand the customers want a good price and the dealer wants to make as many sales with as little effort as possible. This approach works because it tells the dealer you are ready and they will be more than happy to save you a couple of hundred to keep business moving along.
How Much Do Regular Metal Carports Cost?
Generally speaking you can find a quality carport starting around $1500.00 and can go much higher. We like to consider anything under $3000.00 still to be considered cheap. Any carport cheaper than $1500.00 is probably either made a higher gauge metal, or have extended wait times for delivery and installation. Legacy Carports has carport options starting at $1495.00 and goes up beyond that.
How Can I Get A Quote On A Metal Carport From Legacy Carports?
The best way to get a quote from us is to give us a call at 704-565-9365, send us an email at Legacycarports@gmail.com, or just message us any of the contact forms on our website.
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