Do Carports Increase the Value of Your Home?

Anytime you add to your property, you want to think about what that change is going to do to the value of your home. It’s likely that your home is your most valuable asset, so doing something that will cause its value to go down is not a desirable move. In the process of planning to add a new carport to your property, you may have wondered about how that new structure will impact your home’s value.

A Complex Consideration

Let’s get this out of the way right from the start – it’s hard to determine exactly what effect your addition of a carport will have on the value of your home. Each situation is unique, so the addition of this kind of structure on one property may have a more significant impact than the same structure would have elsewhere.

Of course, just saying that “it depends” doesn’t provide you with much clarity. As you decide for yourself whether adding a carport will be a net gain for the value of your home, keep these points in mind.

• The local market. Are carports common in your area? Are they something that would-be home buyers would expect to find? In rural areas where residents tend to have utility vehicles or RVs, carports are a common sight. On the other hand, carports are not seen as frequently in the middle of an urban area. Think about other properties in your area to decide if you’ll be adding to your property value through this addition.
• What function will it add? Just adding a carport to your land probably won’t do much to the value of that property on its own – but it will if the carport serves an important new function. For example, if your home does not have an attached garage, adding a carport means you no longer have to park out in the open. When selling the house, potential buyers will like that covered parking is included, and they may view the property as more valuable as a result.
• Consider quality. It should go without saying that a cheap carport isn’t going to add anything to your home. If the carport you decide to add is made with cheap materials, buyers will likely be turned off by its presence, rather than excited. Shopping at Carport Kingdom will eliminate this concern, as we only provide our customers with quality products that are going to stand the test of time.

You really need to think through your situation to decide if the investment you make in a carport is going to be paid back in the long run when you are ready to sell. With so many factors at play, your knowledge of the area and the specifics of your property are going to tell the story.

More than Just an Investment

It’s worthwhile to think about what a new carport will do to your property’s value, but this factor shouldn’t stop you from getting the carport you want. If you want to build a carport to enjoy a certain benefit – like covered parking or protected storage space – gaining that function is worthwhile. You may want to proceed with the project even if you aren’t sure that it will benefit your property value specifically.

Let’s Get Started Today

There is no reason to wait around on your new carport project when an experienced team like Carport Kingdom is standing by and ready to help. Whether you are going to build a small carport for a vehicle or two, or a large structure to protect your RV and other vehicles, you can count on us to deliver.

When the time is right to get started with your new carport, turn to Carport Kingdom for help. Our Build & Price tool is a great place to start on this project, and our team is always happy to help directly if you contact us. Thank you for considering Carport Kingdom and we hope to serve you soon!