Our neighbors’ covered patio also didn’t require any change to the existing structure of the back of the house.

That means that the concrete has to be poured in such a way to support the weight of vehicles, and not just the weight of humans walking around and sitting in outdoor chairs.

I was disappointed, but I also completely understand why there’s such a difference in price.įirst, ours is a carport and not a covered patio. Ours is going to cost quite a bit more than the price that this builder gave the neighbors for the basic structure. But they did, so we are, and things will work out so much better in the back portion of the studio (i.e., the mudroom and half bath) as a result. It was totally out of the blue, and had my neighbors not had their covered patio built now, I probably never would have even thought to do the carport now. I’m so exciting about getting this done now. The good news is that the carport addition has been scheduled! They’re supposed to begin work in two days (on the 18th), weather permitting.

Flat top carport