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Carport Cost: Metal, Wood and Attached in 2026

Estimate carport cost per square foot — with the free landscaping calculator.

A carport protects your vehicle at a third of the cost of a garage. Metal, wood and attached options all fit different budgets. Here's the real 2026 number.

THE SHORT ANSWER

The short answer

Carports run $8–$30 per sq ft in 2026: metal $8–$20 installed, wood $15–$20, resin $12–$15. A single-car metal carport runs $2,000–$4,800; a double runs $3,000–$6,000. Attached units cost less per sq ft.

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What it costs

Metal carports run $8–$20 per sq ft installed. Wood runs $15–$20. Resin runs $12–$15. The concrete pad adds $2,000–$4,000 for a double. Permits and anchoring add $300–$800.

  • Metal: $8–$20 per sq ft
  • Wood: $15–$20 per sq ft
  • Resin: $12–$15 per sq ft
  • Double concrete pad: $2,000–$4,000
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Carport vs garage

A carport costs $2,000–$6,000 versus $25,000–$51,000 for a garage — a third of the price. You lose the locking door and storage, but gain shade, rain protection and parking. Perfect for RV or boat storage.

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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Suggested bid$4,152.00
Labor cost$960.00
Subtotal$3,460.00
Gross margin16.67%
FORMULA USED($2,500.00 + 32.0 h × $30.00) × (1 + 20.0%) = $4,152.00
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