How much does it cost to build a covered carport?

Carport Costs Revealed:

1. Material Costs: A Major Area of ​​Hidden Tricks

Steel Structure: → Honest Model: Galvanized square steel wall thickness ≥ 1.5mm + electrostatic baking paint (10 years rust prevention)
→ Deceptive Model: Recycled iron sheet with paint (rusts through in 3 years)
Roof:
→ Single-layer corrugated steel sheet (sounds like drums in the rain) < Sandwich panel (insulates but attracts rats) < Polycarbonate sheet (transparent but not insulated)
Foundation:
→ Shoddy Cement Piers: Extremely high sand content → Risk of freezing and cracking +50%

2. Labor Costs: Hidden Dangers

3. Hidden Costs: A Common Mistake for Beginners

Neighbor Complaint Fee: → Boundary distance <1 meter? Property management visits → Two packs of cigarettes, starting at ¥500
Disaster Repair Package: → Snow-resistant struts in northern regions ¥800 / Windproof cable-stayed bridges in southern regions ¥600
List of Overpriced Items: ** "Lifetime Warranty" surcharge (actually only covers the frame) ** Imported environmentally friendly paint (domestic epoxy paint has the same effect)

4. Cost-Effective Strategy: Saving Money with Pride

Off-Peak Construction: → Workers are less busy after the Spring Festival → Price reduction of 20% or more
Self-Purchased Materials: → Bolts/waterproof glue sourced from Taobao → Save ¥300+ compared to contractor quotes
Reusing Waste Materials: → H-beams from old buildings used as crossbeams → Sanding and painting instantly save ¥1500