new carport

grnspot110 · Oct 22, 2014

I had one put up several years ago by "Tri-State Carports".

I later enclosed it myself & added a woodshed lean-to on the south side.

This fall, I ordered another one from "Elephant Structures" (another Caroline Carport name) as they were the only ones I could find that would sell me one not set up. The plan was to add another lean-to on the north side of the current one. I made brackets to bolt to the current frame:

Cut the frame bows in half & bolt them into the brackets:

I intend to pick up the metal locally tomorrow to finish the lean-to:

The other half will be used to make a 10' x 18' shade over the picnic table at the farm:

mowin · Nov 6, 2014

Ok, update on my carport from Carolinacarports.com. I posting this because I posted a link to them earler in this thread. I am not the OP of this thread.

They scheduled a delivery for 11/4. They Called on the 3rd to push it back to the 5th. At 3:30pm on the 5th I called to see where the were. I was told they were finishing up current instal, and that they were a hr out. I was assured they would be here, and that they have lights if it gets dark out. They called back @ 5pm telling me they wouldn't be able to make it because it's too dangerous to work at night, and they were very sorry and they would put me on the next delivery schedule in my area. I couldn't believe what I just heard. I said you mean you will be here in the morning, correct? No, sir, the drivers have to get back to NC (im in NY) to load up for Thursdays and Friday's delivery's. I said what about mine? Why do these deliveries come before mine. There answer.... they have to keep the schedule. So I guess its better to totally tick off one customer than inconvenience a few. Needless to say, I canceled the order. So if anyone decides to go with these idiots, good luck. Rant over.......

SCOOBY14B · Nov 6, 2014

mowin said:
Ok, update on my carport from Carolinacarports.com. I posting this because I posted a link to them earler in this thread. I am not the OP of this thread.

They scheduled a delivery for 11/4. Called on the 3rd to push it back to the 5th. At 3:30pm on the 5th I called to see where the were. I was told they were finishing up current instal, and that they were a hr out. I was assured they would be here, and that they have lights if it gets dark out. They called back @ 5pm telling me they wouldn't be able to make it because it's too dangerous to work at night, and they were very sorry and they would put me on the next delivery schedule in my area. I couldn't believe what I just heard. I said you mean you will be here in the morning, correct? No, sir, the drivers have to get back to NC (im in NY) to load up for Thursdays and Friday's delivery's. I said what about mine? Why do these deliveries come before mine. There answer.... they have to keep the schedule. So I guess its better to totally tick off one customer than inconvenience a few. Needless to say, I canceled the order. So if anyone decides to go with these idiots, good luck. Rant over.......

So...correct me if I'm wrong. You called less than 24 hours from your scheduled day to "push back" to the next day? You're pissed because they couldn't squeeze you in at YOUR desired time?

Granted, they shouldn't have told you they could do it on the 5th if they thought they couldn't...but 100% of this situation is because YOU changed the date that YOU initially agreed to.

In my opinion, Carolina Carports isn't the one at fault.

FYI, I'm fixing to order one myself.

mowin · Nov 6, 2014

No, they called to push it back. Not me. NOT my fualt. I reread my post, and I can see where you thought I called to push it back. I edited it to avoid any other confusion.

SCOOBY14B · Nov 6, 2014

mowin said:
No, they called to push it back. Not me. NOT my fualt. I reread my post, and I can see where you thought I called to push it back. I edited it to avoid any other confusion.

Now THAT is a totally different situation!! I'd be pissed too!!

SCOOBY14B · Nov 6, 2014

mowin said:
No, they called to push it back. Not me. NOT my fualt. I reread my post, and I can see where you thought I called to push it back. I edited it to avoid any other confusion.

Now THAT is a totally different situation!! I'd be pissed too!!

caver · Jan 15, 2015

So was the carport type building cheaper than a pole barn? I've been looking at them online recently.
I always thought the carports looked a bit ghetto...but have changed my way of thinking.

Carolina has a decent little build it/interactive pricing thing.

mowin · Jan 15, 2015

My 18x26x8 peak style with enclosed sides was $2300 instaled. I DO NOT recommend Carolina carports. They strung me along and customer service was lacking to say the least. See post #32 of this thread. I went with HBO carports and am happy with there service..

caver · Jan 15, 2015

I missed that post Mowin, good info to know. It sort of reminds me of going into a business and while dealing with me they answer the phone and leave me standing there.

ozley · Jan 15, 2015

mowin said:
My 18x26x8 peak style with enclosed sides was $2300 instaled. I DO NOT recommend Carolina carports. They strung me along and customer service was lacking to say the least. See post #32 of this thread. I went with HBO carports and am happy with there service..

Here is a good report on Carolina Carports
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