Aluminium carport with a louvre roof over a driveway in Cape Town

Aluminium Awnings · Carportscarports.

Louvre, aluminium-ceiling or fixed-IBR carports — custom-built in powder-coated aluminium for cars, boats, trailers and caravans. Rust-free, low maintenance, engineered for the Cape coast.

Free site visit · Lifetime corrosion guarantee · 3–5 week lead time

Carports

One frame. Three roofing styles.

Whether you want a motorised louvre roof for full weather control, an aluminium ceiling carport for a finished interior look, or a fixed IBR profile for maximum strength and value, every carport is fabricated from powder-coated aluminium with baked-enamel roofing. No rust, no rot, low maintenance.

Built to handle Cape Town’s coastal salt air, UV, wind and summer downpours, your carport will perform the same in twenty years as it does on installation day. Wall-attached or freestanding, single bay or double, any size — we design, fabricate and install it ourselves.

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Roofing styles
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Maintenance required
1–2 days
Typical install
Lifetime
Corrosion guarantee
Choose your roof

Three roofing styles

Every carport shares the same powder-coated aluminium frame — posts, beams and gutters. What changes is the roof above.

Same structure, three roofs

Built to last, built for the Cape.

The frame is always the same powder-coated aluminium. What changes is the roof above: a motorised louvre system that opens and closes, a flat aluminium ceiling panel for a finished look, or solid IBR sheets for straightforward cover and maximum span.

Wall-attached or freestanding — single or double bay
Built over existing paving, concrete or soil
Concealed LED wiring routed through the posts
Optional side screens — aluminium, poly or lattice
Polycarbonate skylight inserts for natural daylight
Powder-coated aluminium carport frame detail
Coastal-grade aluminium outdoor structure engineered for the Western Cape
Engineered for the coast

Built for salt, sun and the south-easter.

The Cape coast is hard on outdoor structures. We build for it from the start: marine-grade aluminium with no ferrous metal, baked-enamel and powder-coat finishes rated for Atlantic salt air, and stainless fasteners throughout.

Structures are sized for Cape Doctor wind loads, and every motorised installation uses IP65-rated motor housings. It's coastal-grade construction across the whole range — built once, built right.

Marine-grade aluminium — no ferrous metal
Baked-enamel & powder-coat finishes for salt air
Stainless fasteners throughout
Engineered for Cape Doctor wind loads
IP65-rated motor housings on motorised systems
How it works

From brief to hand-over

01

Brief & site visit

A free, no-obligation site visit anywhere in the Cape Town area. We measure, photograph, and talk through configurations, materials and finishes.

02

Design & quote

A detailed, fixed written quote with finish samples and pricing — within 48 hours of the site visit. No surprises on the day.

03

Fabrication

Your structure is cut, drilled and powder-coated to your colour, then quality-checked before it leaves for site.

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Install & hand-over

Our own crew installs — residential jobs typically in one to two days — finishing with clean-up and a controls walkthrough.

Guaranteed

We stand behind every install

Current terms apply to installations from 1 June 2026. Installations completed before then keep the guarantee in place at the time — see our terms.

Lifetime
Corrosion guarantee
10 Year
Structural guarantee
2 Year
Workmanship guarantee
Carport FAQs

Good to know

How much does an aluminium carport cost in Cape Town?
Every carport is custom-built, so the price depends on the roofing style you choose (louvre, aluminium ceiling or fixed IBR), the span, the number of bays and any add-ons. We provide a fixed, fully itemised written quote within a few business days of your free on-site assessment — supply and installation included.
Is aluminium better than steel for a carport?
Yes — aluminium does not rust, which makes it far better suited to Cape Town’s coastal conditions than steel. Aluminium carports need no painting, rust treatment or sanding, and the powder-coat finish holds its colour for decades. Steel carports near the coast can begin rusting within a few years and need ongoing maintenance.
Can a carport be freestanding or attached to the house?
Both options are available. A wall-attached carport connects to your house and needs fewer posts — ideal for single or double bays next to the building. A freestanding carport stands on its own posts and suits open driveways, detached garages or parking away from the house. We recommend the best configuration on the free site visit.
How long does it take to install an aluminium carport?
Most carport installations are completed in one to two days. Fabrication takes about 5–7 business days after design sign-off, then we schedule installation to suit you. From free site visit to completed install, the typical timeline is 2–3 weeks.
Can you build a carport over an existing driveway or paving?
Yes. We build over existing paving, concrete or soil. Where posts fall on paving or concrete we core-drill and set them in concrete footings; where they fall on soil or lawn we cast footings directly. The driveway surface itself is not affected. We discuss post placement on the site visit to minimise disruption.
Do aluminium carports come with a guarantee?
Yes. Every carport carries our lifetime corrosion guarantee, a 10-year structural guarantee and a 2-year workmanship guarantee — all provided in writing with the installation.
Can I add lighting or side screens to my carport?
Yes. LED downlights and security lighting integrate into the aluminium frame during fabrication — wiring routes invisibly through the posts and beams with no exposed conduit. Side screens in aluminium, polycarbonate or lattice can be added for wind, rain or privacy. All add-ons are specified at quoting stage so the carport arrives complete.
What roofing options are available?
Three styles: fixed IBR profile (baked-enamel sheets — most popular and best value), aluminium ceiling carport (flat panel for a finished look), and louvre awning carport (motorised or manual adjustable blades). Polycarbonate skylight inserts can be added to IBR and ceiling carports for natural daylight.

Start your project

Free on-site visit, fixed quote within 48 hours. Anywhere in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

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What are you looking at?

Pick the closest fit — you can tell us more in a moment.

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The space

Rough numbers are fine — we confirm everything on the free site visit.

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Your details

We'll come back with a fixed quote within 48 hours of the site visit.

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Western Cape Coverage
Dedicated Project Management
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Indicative pricing
From R2 100 / m²
Aluminium Carports

Single- and double-bay aluminium carports built on IBR or sheet profiles — engineered for Cape Town wind loads.

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Indicative starting price per square metre, excluding VAT, for typical Cape Town installations. Final quote — subject to site assessment, span, configuration, motorisation and finish — is issued in writing after a free site visit. See full price comparison.

Kim Hello Peter

So happy with our new awning. Mike from Aluminium Awnings sorted everything out for us, even the little extras we asked for at the last minute.

Christopher Snupit

Really happy with the whole experience. The team at Aluminium Awnings were on time, tidy and did exactly what they said they would. Our patio is finally usable in summer.

Hendrik Hello Peter

Aluminium Awnings Cape Town het ons heeltemal beïndruk. Die kwaliteit is uitstekend en die prys was billik. Ons sal hulle beslis aanbeveel.

Lamine Hello Peter

Beautiful job. Aluminium Awnings were neat and polite, and the install crew Vincent and Pfunzo finished exactly when they said they would. We love sitting outside now even when it drizzles.

RIAAN Hello Peter

Honestly the best money we've spent on the house. Aluminium Awnings were spot on, and where we are in Durbanville gets a lot of wind but it holds up perfectly.

Nomsa Hello Peter

From the first phone call to the final clean up Aluminium Awnings Cape Town were brilliant. So happy we found someone reliable in Bloubergstrand.

Loiz Hello Peter

The louvre roof they installed has completely changed our outdoor area. We can open it when it's sunny and close it when the rain comes in. Thanks Aluminium Awnings.

Annelize Hello Peter

Ek is baie tevrede met Aluminium Awnings. Die span was vriendelik en het alles netjies gelos. Ons stoep is nou ons gunsteling plek in die huis.

kevin Hello Peter

Quick, clean and fair priced. Aluminium Awnings did a great job on our louvre awning and I'd use them again without thinking twice.

Sander Hello Peter

Very impressed with Aluminium Awnings. Good communication throughout and the quality is exactly what we hoped for.

Brandon H Hello Peter

Got a few quotes and Aluminium Awnings were the most professional by far. Lance talked us through all the options without any pressure and the stoep looks amazing now.

Lucas J Hello Peter

We use our braai area so much more now thanks to Aluminium Awnings. Lekker quality and the guys were friendly.

Liam K Hello Peter

Top class service from Aluminium Awnings Cape Town. They came out, measured everything properly and the install was quick. No complaints at all.