2-car carport: How to choose the right model?

By : Olivier Regnier - Categories : Carports
2-car carport:Advice for selecting the right model

Installing a carport for your two cars has become an essential step for protecting your vehicles, while adding a modern and practical structure to your property. Nevertheless, the many carport ranges, particularly at CliKIT, can make the choice more difficult than you might think. With this in mind, find all our advice for selecting the 2-car carport model that is right for you.

What are the essential criteria for making the right choice?

Two cars, space to store garden furniture and a roof wide enough to accommodate a table if it rains during an outdoor lunch: more than just a car shelter, the 2-car carport offers numerous usage and layout possibilities. It is a rare versatility that means this structure, whether an aluminium carport or a wooden carport, does not have the same criteria depending on the owners!

There is truly something for every taste on the subject. You can choose the size of your 2-car carport, the main material making up the structure, or even its colour. With CliKIT, customisation goes even further with the choice of roof colour and numerous solutions for enclosing your carport, turning this addition into far more than a simple car shelter.

What dimensions for your 2-car carport?

This will come as no surprise, but the dimensions for a 2-car carport depend first and foremost on the vehicles to be parked, or more broadly, on the intended use of the 2-car carport. Most of the time, it is estimated that a 2-car carport should have a width of between 5 and 8 metres and a length ranging from 7 to 15 metres. The size of your cars must be taken into account, and you should even anticipate a future change to larger vehicles.

Which materials should you choose?

At CliKIT, we have chosen to offer several ranges and models of carports that fall into two main material families. With aluminium and wood, each structure has its own advantages and the assurance of meeting everyone's needs and preferences.

The double aluminium carport

It is hard to find the slightest fault with the double aluminium carport! With an elegant structure and a perfect fit alongside a traditional or modern home, the double aluminium carport has the advantage of an impressive lifespan — all without requiring much maintenance!

The 2-car wooden carport

Wood is holding its own and remains as popular as ever. It must be admitted that the charm of a 2-car wooden carport has very few equals, and in a wooded and traditional property, this installation always makes an impression — not to mention protecting cars and providing an alternative shelter.

Photo of a CLIMALUX Freestanding Aluminium Carport
Photo of a CLIMALUX Solar Carport

Should you opt for an attached or freestanding double carport?

You can choose between a double carport attached to your home or an existing garage, or alternatively, opt for a freestanding structure. In most cases, feasibility must come first, but so must the specific wishes of you, the homeowners.

Should you opt for a 2-car solar carport?

Installing solar panels on a carport or a pergola makes it possible to produce energy for self-consumption. With an aluminium carport and panels added to the roof, you can produce energy to charge your electric vehicle from the very spot where you park it, or simply reduce your energy costs in the rest of your home. Moreover, the savings quickly made allow you to recoup the investment of a solar carport.

How do you choose a suitable design?

Personal taste and colours, combined with the future location of the carport — there are many factors to consider when choosing a suitable design for a carport. Fortunately, the custom CliKIT range adapts to all these criteria and will, without a doubt, suit you perfectly.

How to install your 2-car carport with ease?

To save money on buying a carport, you can focus solely on the product itself. This works perfectly with CliKIT which, in line with its concept with pergolas or kit verandas, creates a custom kit structure.

It is therefore up to you to install your carport, with complete ease and above all, while enjoying a significant saving. Thanks to a customer service team by your side throughout the process, a tried-and-tested concept and video tutorials, installation is straightforward.

What are the advantages of a double carport?

With a custom kit shelter, the advantages of a double carport are plentiful. With CliKIT, you enjoy undeniable benefits that enhance your outdoor space and leave you satisfied with your investment:

  • Cars always protected and sheltered
  • The option to use the shelter for garden furniture or outdoor dining
  • A cutting-edge yet timeless design
  • The option to add self-consumption solar panels
  • A controlled cost and added value for the property
  • No planning permission required for a surface area under 20m²
  • Low-maintenance upkeep.
Photo of an EMSLAND XL Wood Carport

Which 2-car carport models are trending in 2025?

CliKIT's range caters to a wide audience, but in 2025, a few specific models enjoy genuine popularity

Need a different layout? Think about a 1-space or multi-space carport!

You need a car shelter but a double carport is too imposing, or the shapes on offer match neither your wishes nor the constraints of your property? Thanks to its recognised concept and the ability to create custom aluminium structures always in kit form, CliKIT is able to offer layouts that are perfectly suited to everyone. Dimensions are never set in stone, and it is in this spirit that solutions exist for your future carport.

The 1-car carport

You may only have one vehicle, or you may operate on the principle that only one necessarily needs to be parked under shelter. With CliKIT's 1-car carport, you have everything you need to find what suits you. The cost is even more affordable and, unsurprisingly, the customisation and modelling of the structure retain the one-of-a-kind concept.

The custom multi-space carport

Whether freestanding, wall-mounted, with panels of different sizes or posts arranged in a very specific configuration, the custom multi-space carport from CliKIT is the guarantee of finding exactly what you need. Always adapting and with the aim of finding the solution that suits you best, our technical teams will assist you throughout the entire process of designing, purchasing and installing your custom carport.

FAQ

Buying a 2-car carport is not a decision to be taken lightly. To help you in your approach and with this significant outdoor addition, we address the recurring questions surrounding this car shelter and more specifically, a 2-car carport.

Do I need planning permission for a double carport?

No increase in property tax and no planning permission required if the surface area of the 2-car carport does not exceed 20m²: the double carport brings plenty of good news for homeowners. As with a pergola or a veranda, only a prior declaration of works at the town hall is required if the surface area does not exceed 20 square metres.

What foundations should you choose for a double wooden carport?

For durable foundations and a lifespan spanning several decades, it is vital to fix your double wooden carport on solid bases. As CliKIT advises you throughout the installation process, concrete foundations with anchor bolts are a guarantee of security for fixing your carport to the ground.

What is the price of a 2-car carport and what budget should you plan for?

In 2025, there is something for every taste in the world of carports. Every taste and above all, every budget! This is why 2-car carports are accessible from around €2,700 at the entry level, with some models occasionally reaching €6,500.

How to maintain a carport to extend its lifespan?

Maintenance is inevitably a little more demanding when the carport is made of wood, but for an aluminium carport, very little effort is needed to preserve its structure for decades and decades. Clear water, a non-abrasive cloth and natural products are the only things needed for a seasonal clean that will perfectly maintain your aluminium carport and its polycarbonate roof.

What are the pitfalls to avoid when buying a double carport?

Hidden costs or add-on options can be a reality with various double carport suppliers. With CliKIT, there are no unpleasant surprises and you benefit from the affordable concept where assembly is carried out by yourself, without calling in a professional.

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Olivier Regnier

LinkedIn iconView profile Founder & Commercial Director of CliKIT, my goal has always been to make outdoor and indoor living spaces accessible to everyone, without ever compromising on quality. Every project is unique, and I take pleasure in guiding our customers to find the solution that truly suits them.

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