Custom Hip Roof Carports Built for Australian Conditions
Looking for a hip roof carport kit in Australia that offers strength, symmetry and a premium finish? Excalibur Carports supplies custom-designed hip roof carport kits, engineered to your exact location and delivered anywhere in Australia.
Every carport is:
- Designed to suit your exact size and layout
- Engineered to your postcode wind region (AS/NZS 1170.2)
- Manufactured locally via the Lysaght national network
- Delivered as a complete kit ready for installation
With over 24 years of industry experience, we help you get a carport that not only looks great but performs in Australian conditions.
What Is a Hip Roof Carport?
A hip roof carport is a structure where the roof slopes down on all four sides. These carports can be either square or rectangular in shape, creating a balanced, symmetrical appearance.
This design is commonly used on Australian homes, making it an excellent choice when you want your carport to blend seamlessly with your existing roofline.
Why Choose a Hip Roof Carport?
Premium Appearance
Hip roof carports closely match many house roof styles, making them one of the best options for maintaining or improving your property’s street appeal.
Stronger Wind Performance
The shape of a hip roof reduces the exposed surface area to the wind. This helps lower wind loading, making it a strong and reliable design when properly engineered.
Balanced, Symmetrical Design
With no vertical ends, the load is distributed evenly across the structure, contributing to overall stability.
Adds Real Property Value
A well-designed hip roof carport not only protects your vehicles but also enhances the overall look and value of your home.
Engineered for Stability: The Hip Roof Advantage
The Hip Roof carport is widely regarded as the most structurally robust design for high-wind regions (Region B and Cyclonic Region C). Because the roof slopes inward from all four sides, it has no “flat” faces or high gable ends to catch the wind. This aerodynamic profile creates a “downward” pressure during storms, significantly reducing the risk of uplift.
Our Hip Roof kits are supplied with site-specific engineering that accounts for your exact topographical location. We utilize a perimeter beam system that ensures the weight is distributed evenly across all four corner posts. For DIY builders, this means a more stable frame during the assembly process and a finished product that meets the most stringent BCA (Building Code of Australia) standards for durability and safety.
Custom Made to Your Size
We can custom make to whatever size and height you want, as long as it can be engineered. Our hip roof carports have many uses:
- To suit cars, caravans, boats, motorhomes etc.
- To match existing structures
- Engineered for various spans/heights
Choice of Roof Pitch to Suit Your Home
Hip roof carports are typically supplied with a 20° roof pitch as standard, with additional options available at 22.5° and 25°.
This allows you to closely match your home’s existing roof pitch, helping the carport integrate seamlessly with your property. The result is a more cohesive, high-quality finish that enhances both appearance and value.
Solar Panel Option for Your Carport Design
If you are looking to fit solar panels now or in the future, you now have the option for your carport to support up to 20 kilograms of solar panels per square metre. This gives you more flexibility and use out of your carport.
How Our Australia-Wide Supply System Works
We supply hip roof carport kits Australia-wide using a system that ensures quality and compliance:
- Request a quote with your requirements
- We design your carport to suit your space
- Detailed drawings are provided
- Site-specific engineering is completed
- Manufactured at the nearest Lysaght plant
- Delivered directly to your location
This ensures your carport is built locally for your conditions, not a generic off-the-shelf kit.
Delivered Across Australia
We supply hip roof carport kits across Australia, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Townsville, Cairns and regional areas.
Each carport is engineered specifically for your location.
Engineered for Australian Wind Conditions
All carports are engineered to meet AS/NZS 1170.2 and your specific wind region requirements.
We design for:
- Region A
- Region B
- Region C (cyclonic)
- Region D (severe cyclonic)
This ensures your carport is safe, compliant, and built for your environment.
What’s Included in Your Hip Roof Carport Kit?
Each kit is supplied as a complete system:
- High-strength Australian steel frame (G450 and G550 high-tensile steel)
- Heavy Duty 100mm SHS Steel Posts – We supply higher grade G450 posts for your carport
- Roof sheeting (Custom Orb as standard)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flashings and connectors
- Specific high tensile steel brackets and plates
- All bolts, screws and fasteners (Coloured Screws as standard for all Colorbond parts)
- Pre-cut and punched components
- Site specific engineering documentation available up to cyclonic conditions
Only concrete for footings is required separately.
Why Experience Matters
With over two decades in the industry, we’ve worked on a wide range of projects — from simple builds to more complex engineered designs.
- We provide real answers, not sales talk
- We understand wind regions and engineering requirements
- We help avoid costly mistakes
- You can deal with us with confidence
- We are trusted by suppliers through long-standing relationships
Why Engineering Matters
Engineering is essential for any carport structure:
- Ensures it can handle local wind and weather conditions
- Required for council approvals
- Designed to meet Australian Standards
- Helps ensure long-term safety and stability
Hip vs Gable vs Skillion Carports
Hip Roof Carports
- Premium appearance
- Strong and balanced design
Gable Carports
- Higher centre clearance
- Better airflow
Compare with our gable carport kits
Skillion Carports
- Modern look
- Most cost-effective
We can help you choose the best option for your property.
Choose Your Colorbond® Colour
Your carport shouldn’t just protect your vehicles; it should look like it was always meant to be part of your home.
Because we manufacture using 100% genuine Australian BlueScope steel, your carport kit is available in the complete range of Colorbond® steel colours. Whether you want to match your existing roofline, blend into a rural landscape, or create a striking modern contrast, we have you covered.
Currently Popular Carport Colours:
- Monument®: A deep, bold charcoal that is the most requested colour for modern and contemporary Australian homes.
- Surfmist®: A fresh, thermally efficient off-white that is perfect for coastal builds, Hamptons styles, and keeping the area underneath cooler.
- Woodland Grey®: A timeless, natural tone that blends seamlessly into bushland, rural properties, and traditional suburban streetscapes.
- Shale Grey™: A soft, versatile neutral that pairs perfectly with modern brickwork and render.
Tip: You can choose to have your roof sheeting, gutters, flashings, and downpipes all in the same colour, or mix and match (e.g., a Surfmist roof with Monument gutters) for a custom architectural finish.
What’s Required to Build This DIY Kit?
Our hip roof carport kits are engineered with the DIY builder in mind. Because we don’t supply generic off-the-shelf products, your kit is manufactured to your exact dimensions with components that are designed to fit together seamlessly.
- Skill Level: Intermediate DIY or Builder. If you are comfortable using a drill, a spirit level, tin snips (or nibbler/electric snips) and setting concrete footings, you can build this carport.
- Assembly Time: Typically 2 to 3 weekends with the help of a friend.
- What We Provide in the Kit: Everything above the ground! You will receive the high-strength G450–G550 steel frame, Colorbond® roof sheeting, gutters, downpipes, and flashings. We even include all the bolts, screws, rivets, brackets, and a tube of silicone. The frame components come pre-cut, pre-punched, and labelled to speed up the installation process.
- What You Need to Supply: The only material you need to provide is the concrete for the post footings.
- Basic Tools Required: A cordless drill/impact driver, tape measure, spirit level, sockets or spanners, tin snips (for minor flashing adjustments and roof sheets), step ladders (or scaffold/scissor lift), clamps, and a shovel/post-hole digger for the footings.
Need Help? We have over 24 years of hands-on installation experience. Unlike big-box hardware stores, we provide real technical support and expert advice if you get stuck during your build.
Always remember to work safely.
Hip Roof Carport Prices
Single Hip Roof Carport
From $5,977 Inc. GST*
Double Hip Roof Carport
From $7,457 Inc. GST*
*Delivery additional depending on location
Your Price Depends On:
- Size and span
- Wind rating
- Height
- Roof pitch
- Colour selection
- Delivery location
Why Choose Excalibur Carports?
- 24+ Years Experience
- Fully engineered to your location
- Australian-made steel only
- Manufactured locally via Lysaght network
- Complete kits with everything included
- Personal service and expert advice
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need Council Approval?
In nearly every case, yes.
Can I Install It Myself?
Yes, our kits are suitable for DIY or builders.
How Long Does Delivery Take?
Typically allow 5–7 weeks.
How are Hip Roof Carports Measured?
The dimensions are always measured as a frame size, which is everything except for the guttering. Guttering can add 250mm to 270mm to the overall measurement depending on which type is used.
What Wind Rating Do I Need?
We calculate this for you to ensure compliance and safety.
Get Your Custom Hip Roof Carport Quote
Whether you’re upgrading your home, adding value to it or really need protection for your valuable vehicles, get a fast, accurate quote tailored to your location and requirements.
Request your quote today or call 1300 011 191
Author: Ashley Fraser – 24+ years industry experience and founder and owner of Excalibur Carports
