Check with your local city or county planning authorities before preparing your site for carport construction to see whether you need a building permit to put up a metal structure on your property.
Here are the main steps to preparing for your metal carport installation:
Clear your area that’s designated for the metal carport.
Make sure to mark any underground utilities.
Be sure to properly level the ground. This depends on the type of foundation used. For soil-based foundations, make sure the ground is even throughout the entire space.
For concrete foundations, you’ll need to pour the concrete slab on your site prior to the carport installation. Note: When laying a concrete foundation, keep the following dimensions in mind, the length of the roof and the length of your base.