An attached carport uses your house as one side of the structure. That usually means fewer posts, a cleaner line along the roof, and a covered path straight from the car to the door. It's also the most common way to add a carport beside an existing home or down the driveway.
The key question isn't whether to attach, it's how. The right connection depends on what the back of your roof and wall are made of, and how much height you need. Here are the three main options.
Option 1: Attach to the fascia
Fascia-attached kits fix directly to the fascia board that runs along the edge of your roof, under the gutter. It's the simplest, lowest-profile connection, and it works well when your eave height already gives you enough clearance underneath.
- Metal fascia: common on newer homes. Our metal fascia kits include a receiver channel for a clean, weather-tight connection. Insulated metal fascia kits · V-Line single skin metal fascia kits
- Timber fascia: common on older homes. Insulated timber fascia kits · V-Line timber fascia kits
Not sure how to fix to metal fascia? Our metal fascia DIY guide walks through it step by step.
Option 2: Attach to the wall
Wall-attached kits fix to the wall of the house instead of the roof line. This is the go-to choice when there's no suitable fascia, such as a double-storey wall, a parapet, or a garage wall along the driveway.
- Brick, block or concrete walls: insulated masonry wall kits · V-Line masonry wall kits
- Timber-framed walls: insulated timber wall kits · V-Line timber wall kits
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Option 3: Go over the top with a flyover
A flyover carport sits above your existing gutter line instead of below it. Brackets raise the new roof over the house roof, so you get more height under the carport, better airflow, and a more open feel. Our flyover kits use Extenda brackets for this.
Flyovers are ideal when:
- your eaves are low and a fascia-attached carport would feel cramped,
- you need clearance for a 4WD, roof racks or a trailer, or
- you want the carport to look like part of the house rather than an add-on.
Browse insulated flyover kits or V-Line single skin flyover kits.
What about a carport in front of the house?
If the carport sits across the front of the house or out over the driveway, you may not have a wall or fascia in the right place. In that case a freestanding carport is often the better choice. You can select your exact size from our bespoke freestanding range, or pick up an off-the-shelf kit from our Carport Specials. Check your local council's rules for front setbacks before you commit; our council approval guide is a good place to start.
Sloped driveway? Measure both ends
Many side-of-house carports sit over a driveway that falls toward the street. Measure the height at the house end and at the outer post positions before you order. Don't assume the ground is level. If the fall is significant, call us on 1300 156 381 and we'll help you work out post heights.
How to choose in 30 seconds
- Is there a sound fascia at a good height? Choose a fascia-attached kit.
- No usable fascia, but a solid wall? Choose a wall-attached kit.
- Low eaves, or you want height and airflow? Choose a flyover.
- Nothing to attach to? Choose freestanding.
Whichever you choose, every kit comes with a roof plan, engineering and an installation manual. Before you order, measure carefully using our measuring guide. To compare our most popular single and double sizes in every style, see our carport kits page.