Carport Prices. What Would You Do?

iNeed2Pee on 07/12/2023 - 10:29
Last edited 07/12/2023 - 10:43

Got 4 quotes on a double carport.

Details:
8m by 7m Flat Roof, Colorbond steel by Bluescope.
6 skylights, some concrete cutting involved to locate and connect storm water on the fall side
Fly over brackets needed as not enough space on the existing gutters.
All other things inclusive such as permits, rubbish removal, etc. (Not including any dispensations that may arise)

Prices quoted.
$33,000, $32,500 and $33,500 for Stratco endorsed build by 3 different builders

$29,500 for Fielders Cent endorsed build. (After some discounts by the builder) (Was $35,000)

Honestly, I was a little taken aback by the prices but at the same time with the endless amount of price increases on materials and the fact that builders still need to make a living, I am not totally surprised.

Do I need a carport?> Yes I would like it, as we have no garage or cover for the cars but at that price? Ouch.

Honestly, I am torn and not sure if I should hold off and expect prices to eventually fall on those materials to hopefully bring it back down….

If anyone is in the industry, are these prices going to continue to climb? I cannot think of many people at the moment spending that much on builds like this…

I actually dont know what to do.

Home & Garden Carport

Comments

  • piston3461 on 11/12/2023 - 18:34

    Pretty standard. 8 x 7 is enormous.

  • Cave Fire on 11/12/2023 - 18:53

    Yeah ours is around 20k? Built timber + gyprock ceiling, colour blind roof, four concrete pillars + electric door. Biggest timber beams are $500+ so you can see how cost increases from there. Had electrical outlets on the ceiling before door installers deleted them. Had an boss ex plumber wanting a quote for a smaller one for a rental and carpenter we used was like "10k". Boss said he'll put four poles up and hang plastic sheets from Bunnings. Could have done something like that imo or at least a middle ground.

  • flylin on 11/12/2023 - 19:40

    If they are doing it all above aboard with permits, I can see why it could get up to 30k.

    Town planning process (if required)
    Architectural Drawings
    Structural Drawings
    Fire Engineering Report (if required)
    Building Surveyor

    If each of these steps cost $1k each, that's 5k just in documentation.

  • Powershopz on 12/12/2023 - 01:22

    Have had the exact same scenario multiple times. At this point, I've got an ever growing DIY list for whenever I get time off.

    We wanted to get a small deck (4m x 4m) rebuilt and a veranda added over it and some basic planter boxes.

    Pre Covid - Got quoted ~12K but the builder didn't have time for a few months and then Covid messed up scheduling so it never happened.
    Post Covid - $35K, 2 x No follow up quote sent after visit, $40K. Costed out from a draftsman mate and it was about a $17.5K project including labour.

    Wanted to get some simple cabinetry built for the loungeroom (entertainment unit and buffet).

    Costed up doing it myself and it's about a $5K job including labour (at $50 an hour). Got quoted $15K. My jaw dropped on that one.

  • Gazpacho on 12/12/2023 - 12:07

    What state and city did you get the quotes for?

  • jinkhaos on 12/12/2023 - 16:44

    based on your size you will need a building permit, and therefore a builder / registered trade. Not sure if you can owner build this one. Have you checked if you need a planning permit?

  • mrhugo on 12/12/2023 - 17:43

    Get more quotes and see if they can break down the quote in materials and labour.

    I'm finding from my own experience that tradies are quoting based on if they need or want the work. In other words, full books and they tend to quote at least twice for their services, or maybe more it's they just don't want the job.

    Try high pages and service seeking. HP is better imo. Don't use it for quotes as you only get a few replies, but use it as a directory and contact everyone that could do the work in and around your area. In other words chase them. Get them to come onsite, sus them out, ask how many workers, how many days, etc. Maybe work on $500 a day p/p then figure out the material then their profit margin. If it seems reasonable then I guess that's the price.

    No idea about your job but I would have thought mid to high 10's. The 30's just seems crazy.

    Got me worried a bit as I got some large jobs quoted pre COVID that I eventually need to do.

  • logistics on 12/12/2023 - 23:29

    @iNeed2Pee, is it similar to this https://www.stratco.com.au/globalassets/catalog/product-imag… ?

    I'd say watch some YouTube videos and then DIY. You might need to buy a few tools but they will come in handy in the future and it will still be cheaper. Remember to measure twice, cut once. Or in my case, measure 10 times. :D

    The prices quoted are outrages but I am not surprised. A few years ago someone I know purchased a patio from Stratco. Similar to this https://www.stratco.com.au/globalassets/catalog/quote-produc….

    The builders that Stratco recommended wanted around $15K for a basic build. So, they ended up getting a few friends over who used to work in construction and had it done over a case of beer.

    I also built a Stratco shed myself with some help. Like this one (https://www.stratco.com.au/globalassets/catalog/gallery/gard…). I added insulation to it. Stratco builders wanted a few thousand LOL.

  • mirz on 13/12/2023 - 07:47
    +4

    Those quotes include $10,000 Ranger/Hilux tax.

    It’s not higher material prices, every other tradie is driving a $80,000 ford Ranger or hilux, who is going to pay monthly installments? Off course customers at the end.

    • eek on 13/12/2023 - 10:19
      +1

      It's extremely lucrative to be a tradesperson in Australia. I often tell my kids not to bother with any of the traditional asian-child-careers. Don't be a lawyer, doctor or engineer. Be a tradesperson! Easily turn over 7 figures annually, have a new ute every 12 months and pay zero income tax with all cash payments. Sure beats making a 400k salary and getting taxed to the eyeballs.

      • iNeed2Pee on 13/12/2023 - 13:32
        +1

        Why save someones life when you can make a fortune putting together some steel carport ey? 😂

        • eek on 13/12/2023 - 13:59

          Absolutely! NCC and Australian standards aren't difficult to read and understand. There is absolutely limited liability on dodgy builders - just look at how many defects there are in new builds that almost rarely or never get rectified. Builder takes the cut, doesn't bother paying subcontractors and disappears off to Bali for a holiday. Rest is to pay for the kid's $60K+/yr school fees and a new Ranger Raptor. Way less stressful than being a surgeon. Barely requires any brain power, study, ongoing training and almost zero financial or actual responsibility if things go wrong. I think it's a win-win.

      • sydney_kings on 14/12/2023 - 16:34
        +2

        Licensing and restrictions on foreign labour coupled with the housing and infrastructure demand have allowed trades to charge exorbitantly high prices.
        The unions have placed the trades on skilled visa lists preventing immigration to help ease the resource shortage.

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