Side-by-side or tandem — which double fits your stand?
The driveway shape decides. A 6m × 6m side-by-side double suits a stand with width — two cars park next to each other, and it is the standard in Fourways, Midrand and the northern suburbs. A 3m × 12m tandem double suits a long, narrow driveway where the cars sit nose-to-tail, common on older Roodepoort and southern-suburbs stands. Both use the same steel and roof; only the post layout changes.
| Side-by-side | Tandem (in-line) | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6m × 6m | 3m × 12m |
| Best stand | Wide driveway / double garage front | Long narrow driveway |
| Price band | R12,500 – R24,000 | R13,000 – R25,000 |
Double carports in complexes and estates
Most northern-suburbs double carports go into complexes and security estates, where the HOA sets the roof pitch, colour and post position and nothing may be dug into communal paving. KB Carports builds freestanding, bolt-down doubles to those rules and supplies the drawing the trustees ask for — the process is in do you need council approval. For the aesthetic-led estates, an aluminium double in a powder-coated colour is the usual upgrade.
Roof, height and price
A double carport is where roof choice earns its keep: two cars is a lot of value under one roof, so hail-rated steel and IBR is the sensible spec on the Highveld. Raise the beam for a bakkie plus a sedan, and see the full range on the carport prices in Johannesburg page or work your size in the carport sizes guide.
Common questions
How much is a double carport in Johannesburg?
A double carport in Johannesburg costs R12,500–R24,000 supplied and installed in galvanised steel with IBR roofing. A tandem (in-line) double runs R13,000–R25,000 and an aluminium double R22,000–R40,000.
What is the size of a double carport?
A standard double carport is 6m × 6m for two cars side by side. Where a driveway is narrow, a 3m × 12m tandem double covers the same two cars nose-to-tail.
Can you build a double carport in a complex?
Yes. KB Carports builds freestanding, bolt-down double carports that meet HOA and complex rules — no pegs into communal paving — and supplies the design drawing trustees require for approval.