Retrofit carports for existing apartment communities and commercial lots
You do not have to build a new property to add covered parking. Superior Steelworx surveys your site, designs carports that fit around what is already there, and fabricates and installs them in phases that keep the property running.
How a retrofit works
Send a site plan or aerial
A property survey, aerial image or a few photos with approximate dimensions is enough to start.
We mark what fits
We lay out carport rows that clear fire lanes, drive aisles, light poles, trash enclosures and drainage inlets.
Field check and quote
We visit the site, review drawings and quote design, fabrication and installation together.
Phase and install
Submittals go out before installation. Work is sequenced by row or building so residents or tenants lose as few spaces as possible, for as little time as possible.
What we check on an occupied property
- Underground utilities. Call 811 before any drilling; we plan foundation locations around marked lines.
- Fire lanes and emergency access. Local fire officials set minimum widths and clearances.
- Stormwater. Where the roof sheds water and where it ends up.
- Lighting. Existing poles and whether new lighting should be mounted on the structure.
- Parking count. Layouts are checked against required stall counts, including accessible stalls.
- Permits. Most cities require plan review for a structure; the path depends on the jurisdiction.
Who this is for
Apartment owners and managers
Add covered parking to a community that is already leased. Property owners and managers
Office, retail and healthcare
Cover staff, customer and patient lots without closing the property. Offices and retail
Dealerships, fleets and schools
Phase coverage around inventory, vehicles and the school calendar. Dealerships
Retrofit questions
Can you add carports to a property that is already built and leased?
Yes. We add covered parking to apartment communities and commercial lots. The layout depends on utilities, drive aisles and drainage, so we start with a site plan or aerial.
Will residents lose parking while you build?
We phase the work by row or building so only part of the lot is out of service at a time. We agree the schedule and signage with property management before we start.
Do you need a survey?
A survey or as-built site plan helps. If you do not have one, send an aerial image and photos and we will tell you what we need.
Can retrofit carports carry solar panels?
They can be designed to. Send the panel data and we will engineer the structure for the load. See our solar-ready carports.
Can the carports match the existing buildings?
Yes. We paint and powder-coat to match the building color schedule.
Send us your plans. We'll send you a bid.
Upload drawings or tell us the location and number of stalls. Our estimating team reviews it and replies.
Get a Bid Call 281-577-4066