How Much Does a Carport Cost in Durban?
A single carport in Durban costs from R6 500 supplied and installed, and a double from R12 500. Shade net starts at R4 500 and aluminium at R12 000. Those are 2026 supply-and-install figures from KB Carports KZN, and the rest of this page explains what moves them up or down.
Carport prices in Durban by material and span
| Carport type | Single (3 m × 6 m) | Double (6 m × 6 m) |
|---|---|---|
| Shade net / shadeport | R4 500 – R9 000 | R8 000 – R16 000 |
| Galvanised steel with IBR roof | R6 500 – R12 600 | R12 500 – R21 600 |
| Aluminium | R12 000 – R22 000 | R22 000 – R40 000 |
Indicative 2026 prices for supply and installation across KwaZulu-Natal. KB Carports KZN confirms the price in a written quote after a site visit.
What moves the price
Four things account for most of the spread inside each band above.
- Span. A 6 m x 6 m double needs heavier sections than a 3 m x 6 m single, so the frame costs more than twice as much rather than exactly twice.
- Height. Standard clearance suits a car or a bakkie. A caravan, a boat on a trailer or a double-cab with a roof rack needs extra height, which adds steel.
- Roof sheeting. Shade cloth is the cheapest cover. IBR steel sheeting makes the space weatherproof. Aluminium costs most and does not rust.
- Site access. A narrow driveway, a slope, overhead cables or a paved surface that has to be broken and made good all add labour.
Single or double?
A single carport covers one vehicle at 3 m x 6 m. A double covers two at 6 m x 6 m. The step from a single to a double adds roughly R6 000 on galvanised steel and about R3 500 on shade net. Two separate singles cost more than one double of the same total area, because each needs its own posts and its own foundations.
Which material suits a Durban property
- Shade net from R4 500. Blocks sun and softens hail. The space does not become watertight, and the cloth is replaced periodically rather than lasting the life of the frame.
- Galvanised steel with an IBR roof from R6 500. A solid, watertight roof and the most common choice inland of the coastal strip.
- Aluminium from R12 000. Does not rust. Worth the premium within a few kilometres of the sea, where salt air shortens the life of coated steel.
Humidity and salt air are the two conditions that decide this in KwaZulu-Natal. A property in Umhlanga or on the North Coast sits in harsher air than one in Hillcrest or Pinetown.
What the price includes
- The frame, the roof sheeting or shade cloth, and all fixings.
- Installation, including setting and concreting the posts.
- The span, height and roof material the price is based on, stated in writing.
- Colour options for the sheeting or the netting.
Kit price against installed price
A retail carport kit looks cheaper than an installed figure because it is a different thing. A kit is materials in a box. An installed price from KB Carports KZN covers the site measurement, the delivery, the labour, and anchoring sized for the wind the site actually gets. Comparing a kit shelf price against an installed quote understates the cost of the kit route by the whole of the labour and the groundwork.
Do you need plans?
No, usually not. Under SANS 10400 and the National Building Regulations, open-sided carports up to 40 m² generally fall under Minor Building Works. The decision rests with your local authority, so confirm with eThekwini Municipality or KwaDukuza Local Municipality, and with any estate or HOA rules, before construction. Full detail on carport approval in KwaZulu-Natal.
Getting a firm figure
The bands above narrow to one number once someone has seen the site. KB Carports KZN arranges a site visit and provides a detailed written quote at no charge. Call 084 387 2354 or request a quote. For area-specific detail see Carports Durban, Verulam and Phoenix or Amanzimtoti and Kingsburgh.