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Metal Carports Charleston | Steel Carport Installation | Cool Sheds
Custom Steel Carports. Built for Lowcountry Weather.
Protecting cars, trucks, RVs, and boats from hurricanes, salt air, and intense UV since 2010. Serving Charleston, Summerville, and the Lowcountry — installed by our own crew, not subcontractors.
Our metal carports are built on-site to your exact specifications — heavy-duty steel tubing (14 gauge standard, 12 gauge upgrade) with 29-gauge steel sheeting. Customizable from open carports to fully enclosed garages, in 20 colors, rated to 160 mph winds.
Free Carport Quote: (843) 832-8555
Carport Designs
Design Your Perfect Carport in 2 Easy Steps
Step 1: Browse the designs below and note the style number that best matches what you’re looking for.
Step 2: Complete the quote form below with the style number and any custom features you want. A Cool Sheds team member will contact you to design and price your carport.
Carport Options & Features
Popular Configurations
Single Car — 12×20 to 12×30, starting at $1,895 installed. One vehicle plus storage.
Double Car — 18×20 to 24×30. Two vehicles side by side, popular in Charleston subdivisions.
RV & Motorhome — Heights to 14′, lengths to 40′+. Shields from UV and salt damage.
Boat — Extra width for boats on trailers, heights for T-tops and towers. Essential coastal protection.
Multi-Purpose — Equipment storage, outdoor workshop, covered entertainment space.
Built for Coastal Conditions
- 160 mph wind rating — hurricane protection
- Galvanized steel — rust resistant in salt air
- 29-gauge steel roofing — hail and debris protection
- Certified anchoring — meets Charleston and Dorchester County building codes
- Professional installation — our own crew, not subcontractors
Installation Photos
Every installation includes proper permitting, professional anchoring, and certification for insurance compliance.
Color Options
20 colors to match your home or meet HOA requirements. Popular Lowcountry combinations: Polar White with Light Stone trim, Old Town Grey with Black, Evergreen with Saddle, Gallery Blue with White. Custom color matching available for strict HOA communities.
FAQs
Yes — especially here. Metal carports protect against hurricanes, hail, and intense UV, prevent salt air corrosion, add covered parking that increases property value, and cost 60–70% less than building a garage. Some insurance companies offer lower premiums for protected vehicles.
14-gauge steel framing standard (12-gauge upgrade available), 29-gauge steel roofing, all galvanized for rust resistance in salt air. Certified to withstand 160 mph winds.
Anchoring method depends on your surface — concrete anchors for slabs, auger-style mobile home anchors (30–36″ deep) for ground, rebar anchors for asphalt. All installations meet Charleston and Dorchester County building codes.
Most carports in Charleston and Summerville require permits. Cool Sheds handles the entire permitting process — we know local regulations across all our service areas.
Get Your Free Quote
Limited Time: Save 10% on all RV and boat carports — protect your investment before hurricane season.
Let us help you design your Perfect Carport Using our advanced 3-D rendering process in just 2 easy steps!
Step 1
Browse our popular designs to find one that most closely resembles what you’re looking for, then note the building number for our reference.
Step 2
Complete the form below, including the building number and any notes you’d like to share.
A team member will review your request and contact you to design and price your new carport.
Service Areas
Charleston County: Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, West Ashley, James Island
Dorchester County: Summerville, Ridgeville, St. George
Berkeley County: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, Ladson
Colleton County: Walterboro and surrounding areas