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A Better Construction DBA Carports and Patio Covers of OK -
Carports
Since 1982, A Better Construction - Carports & Patio Covers of Oklahoma has been delivering top-notch construction services for more than 30 years. Our crew has tackled everything from commercial buildings and residential homes to industrial facilities, including the design and installation of custom RV carports and prefabricated RV carports. We take pride in our keen eye for detail and dedication to keeping our customers happy with our high-quality RV carports.
Patio Covers
Our experienced welding team is made up of skilled tradespeople, project managers, and support staff who collaborate to ensure that every project, including our custom RV carports and prefabricated RV carports, is finished on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our clients—in fact, most of our past customers reach out to us when they need another RV carport project completed.
Pergolas
Carports & Patio Covers of Oklahoma offers a variety of construction services, including design-build, general contracting, and project management. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and create tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Contact us today to explore how we can help bring your project to life, whether you're interested in custom RV carports or prefabricated RV carports. Our RV carports can be built using various building materials and can be customized in different sizes, designs, and shapes.
Screen Rooms
At Carports & Patio Covers of Oklahoma, we provide a variety of services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including designing and constructing custom RV carports and prefabricated RV carports. From design-build and general contracting to construction management and beyond, we work hand-in-hand with clients to understand their goals and deliver results that go above and beyond. Our team is dedicated to completing all our RV carports projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
Walkway Covers
With more than 30 years in the construction industry, Carports & Patio Covers of Oklahoma and A Better Construction have established themselves as trusted names in the field. Our skilled and knowledgeable team specializes in a variety of projects, from cozy residential homes to expansive commercial buildings. We have successfully completed countless jobs, including custom RV carports and prefabricated RV carports, and our clients can vouch for our commitment to quality and excellence.
Pavilions
Our team is comprised of talented, experienced professionals who are passionate about their work. From project managers to skilled tradespeople, we collaborate closely to ensure every project, including our custom RV carports and prefabricated RV carports, meets the highest standards. We’re committed to building lasting relationships with our clients. With RV carports available in a variety of styles, sizes, and designs, we take the time to understand your unique wants and needs.
RV Carports
RV carports typically come in two main styles: prefabricated RV carports and custom RV carports. Assembling an RV carport or a larger canopy is a significant project that requires careful planning to protect your investment while fulfilling your practical needs. It’s essential to design your structure with local weather conditions in mind.
Awnings
Awnings are a great way to enhance your outdoor space, particularly when combined with custom RV carports or prefabricated RV carports. They boost energy efficiency and protect your area from UV damage while offering sun control. Additionally, they safeguard windows and doors from the harsh effects of the sun. Moreover, awnings can serve as sidewalk canopies and provide protection against hail damage for windows, which is particularly important for those using RV carports.
RV Carports
Investing in a custom RV carport is an excellent way to safeguard your rig from the elements, including sun damage, hail, snow, ice, dust, and pine sap. Since RVs vary widely in shapes and sizes, custom RV carports can be tailored to fit any specific requirements, with various dimensions available to accommodate oversized vehicles or unique storage needs. Constructing these structures involves more planning than a standard two-car driveway carport. Because RV carports are typically taller, they are more susceptible to racking or lateral sway, and wind uplift. Most people prefer to have at least 2-3 feet of extra space around their RV, including in the height of the structure. Feel free to share your project requirements with us. Our designs for prefabricated RV carports are generally custom-built on-site using durable, thick-walled structural metal or truss wood components.
Additionally, many local municipalities may require “engineered and/or stamped plans” signed by a state-approved building engineer for review by the building inspector as part of the permit approval process. This is a prerequisite for obtaining a building permit.
If you plan to include electrical connections in your RV carports, a separate permit is typically necessary and usually acquired through a licensed electrical contractor, which incurs additional professional service charges.
Please note that any build proposal does not include dirt work, concrete work, or electrical work, as these are separate trade disciplines and require distinct bid proposals.
Commercial HD -Long Span - Extruded Aluminum Covers
RV and Motorhome Parking Cover Canopies
Carports and Patio Cover of Oklahoma offers the perfect protective cover to suit your needs, featuring innovative custom design options in a variety of building materials. Whether you are looking for custom RV carports or prefabricated RV carports, our sizes range from 12 to 24 feet wide and 30 to 40 feet long, or can be built as long as you require.
Extruded Aluminum Carport Cover
Carport Cover, Walkway Cover, Entrance Cover, Dock Cover for shopping centers, schools, and gas stations. Our offerings include custom RV carports and prefabricated RV carports, as well as RV carports in various colors such as White, Clear Anodized, and Bronze.
Heavy Duty - Commercial Grade Canopies
We offer extruded .060 thick aluminum covers alongside more economical .032 roll-formed covers suitable for any application. These covers are perfect for custom RV carports, prefabricated RV carports, as well as commercial parking areas, entrance doors, walkways between buildings, handicapped ramp covers, or break areas.
Sizing and planning
RV sizing
Class A motorhome
Class A motorhome
If your RV doesn't fit into a standard kit size, it's not a problem! We specialize in building custom RV carports tailored to your precise dimensions. Just provide us with your vehicle measurements, and we’ll prepare a quote for your unique needs.
Fifth Wheels & Travel Trailers: These non-motorized trailers can vary significantly in size, usually averaging between 30 to 50 feet long. Many come with slide-outs, which increase their overall width.
Average Size: 16 to 20 feet wide × 40 to 50 feet long
Required Side Leg Height: 13 to 15 feet
To determine the ideal structure for your RV, consider exploring our prefabricated RV carports as well.
When you’re ready to plan, please let me know:
- What is the exact length and height of your RV?
- Do you have any slide-outs?
- Are you interested in an open-sided carport or a fully enclosed metal garage?
I’m here to help you decide on the best building footprint for your custom RV carport!
Class A motorhome
Class A motorhome
Class A motorhome
Average RV carport sizes significantly depend on the class of your RV. As a general guideline, when considering custom RV carports or prefabricated RV carports, it's advisable to add 2-3 feet of clearance height and at least 3 to 6 feet of extra length to your RV's total dimensions. This ensures easy maneuvering and comfortable door operation.
Class A Motorhomes are the largest vehicles on the road, typically ranging from 30 to 45 feet long and 12 to 13.5 feet high.
Average Size: 16 to 20 feet wide × 45 feet long
Required Side Leg Height: 14 to 16 feet
Class C Motorhomes are slightly smaller, featuring an over-cab sleeping section, and usually measure between 20 to 33 feet long and up to 12 feet high.
Average Size: 12 to 16 feet wide × 35 to 40 feet long
Required Side Leg Height: 12 to 14 feet
Class B Motorhomes, also known as camper vans, are the most compact units, often converted from cargo vans. They typically measure 17 to 22 feet long and 9 to 10 feet high.
Average Size: 10 to 12 feet wide × 20 to 26 feet long
Required Side Leg Height: 10 feet minimum.
Different building materials
Steel framing
Experience the Carports of Oklahoma Difference
We offer a wide range of options, from prefabricated RV carports to custom RV carports and custom-fabricated solutions tailored to the details discussed during our preconstruction consultation and jobsite visit. With a variety of materials and construction methods, we can meet the unique needs of any project.
As custom builders, we create one-of-a-kind pieces sourced locally and also offer a select range of high-quality RV carports with top-tier finishes available on the market today.
Proudly serving the Central Oklahoma region and surrounding Oklahoma City area, we’re your trusted, experienced local builder. Take some time to explore our products and outdoor living solutions to see what sets us apart!
At A Better Construction Company, DBA Carports and Patio Covers of OK, we believe quality construction should be accessible to everyone. With over 30 years in the industry, our skilled team is dedicated to delivering exceptional results at affordable prices for both commercial and residential projects.
Costs
I recently came across a well-built, attractive prefabricated RV carport kit and inquired about the price, only to be surprised by how much they were asking just for the structure—about $25 to $30 per square foot, not including installation or shipping. Each project needs to stand on its own, and before we can submit a bid proposal, we have to figure out our own costs, which often means doing some upfront legwork. Most of the time, we receive project bid proposals from our building material supplier, and those costs have all gone up.
Damaged light-weight portable types of carport structures
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Building Your RV carport or larger structure
How to choose high-quality custom RV carports built from structural heavy-walled steel structures when faced with a plethora of lightweight square tubing options. You can count on us.
Most RV carports you'll find online or at big box stores are typically constructed from much lighter-gauge galvanized steel tubing. This choice is largely due to its ease of handling, reduced weight, and lower shipping costs for providers. These units often arrive in boxes or large crates that require kit builders to assemble, offering little in terms of fabrication—essentially a one size fits all approach.
There are a multitude of models available in various designs and sizes. However, we do not offer or sell prefabricated RV carports made from galvanized tubing due to local weather conditions and higher wind load requirements. More often than not, these structures fail to meet local building code standards, especially if you reside in an area with stricter regulations and outdated building codes.
It's important to note that not all square tubing products on the market are poorly constructed; some higher-quality models do exist. These select custom RV carports can meet current building codes, but they tend to be on the higher end of the square tubing manufacturing spectrum, often requiring a longer wait for installation. Many are marketed as easy-to-install DIY kits, yet they still must be supported by an approved concrete pier.
Why does the internet claim it’s cheaper to buy prefabricated RV carports instead of having custom RV carports built? Just look around—there are so many low-quality, cheap models flooding the market that aren’t really designed to serve as proper carports. They’re more suited for covering hay to keep it dry and prevent mold than for protecting an expensive vehicle. Some are so poorly made, it’s honestly just ridiculous.
That is why many larger municipalities have adopted stronger building code requirements. They have seen the destruction and damage that these flimsy structures can cause during a storm or a high wind event.
Most local municipalities require the construction of more permanent structures rather than opting for some type of portable building solution when it comes to RV carports.
It’s important to note that all different municipalities have their own unique building requirements. The smaller towns typically have fewer regulations compared to larger cities that might have more stringent guidelines.
Carports & Patio Covers of Oklahoma
Beware of our extremely strong winds
In Oklahoma, it’s crucial to recognize our unique weather and extremely high wind loads. Mother Nature can get pretty wicked at times, and I often say, “What works elsewhere in the country can easily fail here due to severe storms and intense high winds.” Lightweight frames often found in prefabricated RV carports were not designed for high winds, no matter what the claims might be. If you’re building anything elevated or a larger structure, you have to account for strong updrafts—one local city building inspector put it best: “It’s like putting a kite in the air, with straight-line winds over 72 mph that can snap an electric pole in half, tear off roofs, and knock down walls.” You have to build for it. How a structure is designed, engineered, and built makes all the difference when it’s under stress and determines if it will last long-term. Remember, building codes are just the minimum standard, and anyone can choose to build to higher standards. Taller structures, like custom RV carports, simply need heavier, stronger components—plain and simple.
It is important that all carports must be attached into approved concrete piers. Some local municipalities no longer allow any type of canopy structure to be surface-mounted to existing concrete surfaces, so depending on the size of the structure, the installation of a carport or patio cover might require
Preparing the surface for the installation.
Surface mounted, Into the ground in a concrete pear or core drilling the surface?
Most of the time, we are boring a concrete pier hole into the ground to place the poles of a custom RV carport structure to meet local code requirements. Occasionally, the poles can be surface mounted using various different pole brackets. However, it is never recommended to have all the poles of any RV carport structure surface mounted, as this can lead to significantly more lateral swaying during higher winds. Any appreciable lateral or sideward movement of the top of a vertical member relative to its bottom is referred to as side sway, sway, or lateral drift. It's wise to use a bigger and stronger pole to minimize any swaying. Ideally, the poles should be placed in a concrete pier whenever possible. In some cases, it may be necessary to core drill the concrete surface, and if you're dealing with asphalt or other surfaces, installing a larger concrete landing pier is advisable. While concrete coring can be as simple as renting a machine and a bit for residential jobs, commercial projects benefit from enlisting experienced professionals with specialized boring equipment, especially when constructing prefabricated RV carports.
Elevated aluminum walkway and canopy cover for MRI & CT scan trailers.
With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Carports & Patio Covers of Oklahoma has established itself as a trusted name in the field. Our team of experts is equipped to handle any project, whether it’s a custom RV carport or a prefabricated RV carport. We have successfully completed numerous projects, from residential homes to commercial buildings, and our clients can attest to our unwavering commitment to quality and excellence in every RV carport we build.
When you're ready...
When you’re ready to start building your custom RV carports, let us know so we can meet and discuss your ideas, structures, and the various options available for your new project. We work closely with all our clients and other contractors to ensure the final result matches your vision. Like any construction project, we’ll need to have an in-person meeting at the build site to review materials, components, and design choices for your prefabricated RV carports, so we’re all on the same page before starting the bid proposal process. We want to make sure every detail is clear to keep things moving smoothly. You can reach out through our Contact Us page or give us a call at 405-832-0444.
Carports of Oklahoma
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