12×20 Carport — METCO Metal Building Supply
240 Square Feet

12×20 Carport

The smallest standard carport we build and the least expensive structure in our range. Covers one vehicle completely, with enough side clearance to open a door. The most common first purchase and the most common rent-to-own order.

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12' clear span

No interior columns. Full floor area usable.

240 sq ft

Single-vehicle cover, lowest entry price

Roll-formed locally

Panels cut from raw coil at our Greenville NC plant.

Free delivery

Delivery and installation included within 100 miles.

Rent-to-own

No credit check. Delivered now, paid monthly.

Certified available

Wind and snow-load drawings where your county requires them.

What fits in a 12×20

One car, truck, or side-by-side. Also popular as firewood and equipment cover. At 240 square feet with a 12' clear span, there are no interior columns to design around — the roof load carries to the exterior columns, so the entire floor area is usable and stays usable if you reconfigure later.

Choosing your leg height

6' legs for cars. 8' if you are covering a truck or want to stand comfortably at the edges. Leg height is the specification customers most often wish they had gone bigger on, and it is the one thing that genuinely cannot be changed after installation. If you are between two heights and the price difference is manageable, take the taller one.

Roof style at this size

At 20' long you have a genuine choice. A regular or boxed-eave roof is the economical option and performs fine at this length in mild weather. A vertical roof sheds water and debris better and is worth the upgrade if the building sits under trees or you see real snow.

Specifications

Width
12'
Length
20'
Floor area
240 sq ft
Leg heights
6' – 12'
Panel gauge
29-gauge standard, 26-gauge upgrade
Roof options
Regular, boxed eave or vertical

Common Questions

How much does a 12×20 carport cost?

Price depends on leg height, roof style, how many doors and windows you add, whether your county requires certification, and current steel coil pricing. We roll-form our own panels, so we quote from today's coil cost rather than a fixed list that goes stale. Call (252) 375-3651 or send the quote form for a real number within 24 hours.

How many square feet is a 12x20 building?

240 square feet. Because the 12' span is clear — no interior columns — all of that area is usable floor space, and it stays usable if you change the layout later.

What leg height should I choose for a 12x20?

6' legs for cars. 8' if you are covering a truck or want to stand comfortably at the edges. Leg height cannot be increased after installation, so it is the specification worth being generous on.

Do I need a permit for a 12x20 building?

Most counties across NC, SC and VA require a permit for a permanent structure of this size on a foundation, and coastal counties add wind-load requirements. Requirements vary by county — check with your building department, and we will supply certified engineered drawings when they ask for them.

Can I get a 12x20 with no credit check?

Yes. Our rent-to-own program has no credit check and no bank involvement. You take delivery and pay monthly, with the option to pay off early and reduce your total cost.

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