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 across Durban North and the suburbs. A 3m × 12m tandem double suits a long, narrow driveway where the cars sit nose-to-tail, common on older Berea and Bluff stands. Both use the same frame 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 on the coast
A double is a lot of value under one roof, so on a sea-facing stand the frame is worth getting right — an aluminium double never rusts, and a hot-dip galvanised steel double is the value option that still stands up to the salt air. A wide 6 m roof also catches more onshore wind, so KB Carports anchors these into wind-rated footings; the reasoning is in coastal corrosion and wind. Complex and estate doubles are built freestanding and bolt-down to the HOA rules.
Roof, height and price
Raise the beam for a bakkie plus a sedan, and pitch the IBR roof to shed Durban's heavy summer rain fast. See the full range on the carport prices in Durban page or work your size in the carport sizes guide.
Common questions
How much is a double carport in Durban?
A double carport in Durban costs R12,500–R24,000 supplied and installed in hot-dip 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.
Does a double carport near the sea need special anchoring?
Yes. A 6 m double roof catches more onshore wind, so on a sea-facing Durban stand it is anchored into wind-rated cast footings rather than a light bolt-down. KB Carports sizes the footings to the site's wind exposure at the free measure.