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. The East Rand default is the raised version — the beam lifted to 2.4–2.7 m so a canopy, a roof rack or a 4x4 clears the roofline, since a plain 2.1 m frame that suits a sedan is too low for the region's typical work vehicle. Widen to 3.5m × 6m where the stand allows and the doors open against a wall.
| Spec | Standard single |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 3m × 6m |
| Height (beam) | 2.1 m for a sedan, 2.4–2.7 m for a bakkie/canopy |
| Frame | Galvanised steel |
| Roof | IBR / Q-deck steel, hail-rated |
| Price band | R6,500 – R14,000 installed |
Single carport or a wider double?
A single stays the right call for a townhouse bay, a narrow side driveway on an older Germiston or Boksburg stand, or a second cover where a garage already exists. Where a bakkie and a car share the stand, a double carport fitted now costs far less than a second single added later, because the shared posts and one continuous roof do the saving. The full price comparison is on the carport prices in Ekurhuleni page.
Roof choice on a single carport
Steel IBR sheeting is the East Rand default because it takes the open-veld hail; a shade net single is cheaper at R4,500 but only shades. The reasoning is set out in carport vs shadeport. KB Carports installs single carports across the Kempton Park and Edenvale belt, the Boksburg and Benoni central towns and the Germiston and Alberton west.
Common questions
How much is a single carport in Ekurhuleni?
A single 3m × 6m steel carport in Ekurhuleni costs R6,500–R14,000 supplied and installed. A raised beam for a bakkie-with-canopy or a 4x4, premium sheeting and a soil stand needing cast footings 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 bakkie with a canopy, common on the East Rand.
Can a single carport be raised for a bakkie or 4x4?
Yes. KB Carports fits single carports with a 2.4–2.7 m beam so a double-cab with a canopy, a roof rack or a 4x4 clears the roof — the standard height request on the East Rand, where the daily vehicle is often a bakkie.