Carports
Our carports offer sturdy weather protection from ice, rain and snow, enabling happy customers to unload shopping and luggage undercover. 123v covered parking provides outdoor shelter all year round and shields car windscreens from early morning frost and ice. They are available, in a wide range of sizes, models and colours. We have fitted our Carports since the 90's: Designed by us in the UK, manufactured by us in the UK and fitted by us across the UK.
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Cantilever GRP Carports
No digging up my driveway thank you, it’s already tight getting parked, shared driveway, the posts will be in the way, I want it simple, but I still need a carport. A Cantilever carport could be your friend.
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Lean to Carports
Lean to a house, a bungalow, maybe a wall if its big and tall, we guarantee our carports not to fall, Do you have something for us to lean on to. If so lean on us.
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Commercial Carports
Lots of cars require commercial carports, let’s make a structure that’s built to last, don’t want to be painting, or scraping the ice, a 123v carport will solve it just nice.
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Freestanding Carports
Nowhere to attach to, that’s Ok, a freestanding carport will fix that no problem.
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Carport Canopies
Is it a carport or a canopy, call it what you want, our job is the find the best carport canopy for you. something that works just nice.
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Solar Powered Carports
Imagine all the people with a EV car, charging with clean power, as never done before. Solar powered carports for a cleaner world.
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Aluminium Car Canopies
An aluminium car canopy makes a great safe carport, alloy frame with GRP or glass roofing
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Optional Extras
Even if your house does have a garage available this can often be overrun with household bric-a-brac.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some general doubts people have when buying carports.
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Do you do Free standing carports?
Yes, we install a lot of freestanding carports.
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Are aluminium carports good?
Aluminium carports are good to maintain - they do not rust and normally have a powder coated finish in various colours. The aluminium extrusions are best if designed specifically for carports to create the strongest, most aesthetic outcome.
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Does adding a carport increase home value?
Yes - adding a carport to your home will add value to if its designed correctly, of high quality and suits the home to which it is fitted.
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Do you need planning permission for a carport?
Most carports in the UK do not require a planning permission, as long as it abides by the planning portal's reasonable requirements. However, there are many factors to take into account, such as building lines, size, and local council rules.
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What is a carport?
A carport is a covered roof area used to protect cars underneath it. These can be attached to a home, other structures or exist freestanding. Large ranges of quality and sizes are available.
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Can I turn my carport into a garage UK?
A carport can be turned in to a garage by adding sides and door to the front. Often, only a garage door is added with the sides of the carport still open.
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Do you need building regulations for a carport?
The general rule is if the surface area is over 30m2 in plan view a carport does require building regulations. Some local authorities do not require building regulations at all if the carport is freestanding. 123v can check this for you if you require.
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Can I build a carport in front of my house?
While some councils allow this, in most cases a planning permission is required to build a carport in front of a house. 123v can check this for you.
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Can I build a carport in my driveway?
Most of the time carports can be added to a driveway. Over the building line, planning will normally be required.
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Do carports prevent frost?
Frost does not unusually form on a car under a carport, as frost is freezing dew which mainly falls vertically.