Shadeports Cape Town
Shadeport installation and repairs in Cape Town
Shadeport Prices in Cape Town 2026: Single, Double & Cantilever Costs
A single shadeport costs between R7,500 and R11,500 installed in Cape Town in 2026, a double shadeport R12,000 to R18,000, and a cantilever double R13,500 to R19,500. Waterproof fabric adds 15 to 25 percent to any of those figures. The ranges below reflect current Cape Town market pricing for galvanised-steel structures with UV-warranted knitted netting, installed with concrete footings.
Span, steel specification, netting grade and site access decide where inside the range a specific job lands. Each factor is broken down after the price list.
Shadeport Price List for Cape Town (2026)
| Size | Typical footprint | Four-post installed | Cantilever installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single (1 car) | ±3m × 6m | R7,500 – R11,500 | R11,500 – R15,500 |
| Double (2 cars) | ±5.5–6m × 6m | R12,000 – R18,000 | R13,500 – R19,500 |
| Triple (3 cars) | ±8.5–9m × 6m | R17,500 – R25,500 | R19,500 – R28,500 |
| Waterproof upgrade | any size | +15% – 25% on the netting price | |
| Re-netting existing frame | any size | ±50% of the new-install price | |
Installed prices including steel, netting, concrete footings and labour. Confirmed per site by written quote.
What Determines the Price of a Shadeport
Size and span
Span drives steel more than netting: a double bay needs heavier cross-members than a single, and anything past 6 metres of unsupported span brings thicker-wall tube or an extra upright. Per-bay cost falls as bays are added, which is why a double costs 40 to 60 percent more than a single rather than double.
Steel and anchoring
Standard frames use 76-millimetre galvanised uprights set in concrete footings of 400 to 500 millimetres. Cantilevers and coastal sites step up to heavier-gauge tube, and powder-coating in charcoal, white or green adds a small fixed amount per pole. Rust-through at the base is what kills cheap structures, so galvanising is not the line to save on in Cape Town's salt air.
Netting grade
A 95 percent UV-stabilised knitted HDPE net is the vehicle-protection standard and carries manufacturer UV warranties of up to 10 years. An 80 percent net trims a few hundred rand and suits walkways rather than parking. Colour choice does not change the price on stocked colours.
Site conditions
Core-drilling through existing paving, working on a slope, restricted machine access and long carry distances each add labour. None of them are visible in a phone estimate, which is why on-site measurement precedes every binding price.
Four-Post vs Cantilever Pricing
Cantilever shadeports cost 25 to 40 percent more than the same bays in four-post form. The rear uprights carry the whole roof as a lever, so the tube gauge, bracing and footing size all step up. What the premium buys is a post-free front edge: no pole strikes when parking, and an unbroken drive-through line for complexes and offices. The engineering behind that trade-off is covered under cantilever shadeports.
Waterproof Shadeport Costs
Waterproof fabric replaces the knitted net with a coated membrane that sheds rain to a run-off side, and it prices at 15 to 25 percent over the equivalent netting structure. On a double that means roughly R2,000 to R4,000 extra for dry vehicles through the Cape winter. Fabric options and drainage detailing are described under waterproof shadeports.
Repair and Re-Netting Prices
A sound steel frame never needs to be thrown away with its perished net. Re-netting prices at about half the equivalent new installation and puts a fresh UV warranty over the same bays; re-tensioning and cable replacement are cheaper still. Frame checks and storm-damage call-outs are described under shadeport repairs.
How to Get an Exact Price
- Call 062 397 4233 or send the quote form with the number of bays and your suburb (Day 1).
- An installer measures on site and confirms pole positions, netting grade and colour (within the week).
- A written, itemised quote arrives inside 24 to 48 hours and holds its price for 30 days.
- Installation is scheduled, normally one to two weeks out; footings one visit, tensioning the next.
Call 062 397 4233 (Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00) or use the form for a free quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is a single shadeport in Cape Town?
- A single four-post shadeport costs R7,500 to R11,500 installed in Cape Town in 2026. The spread reflects pole spec, netting grade and site conditions. A single cantilever starts at about R11,500 because of the heavier steel.
- How much does a double shadeport cost?
- A double four-post shadeport runs R12,000 to R18,000 installed. A cantilever double runs R13,500 to R19,500. A double is roughly 40 to 60 percent more than a single, not twice the price, because call-out, setup and shared poles spread the cost.
- How much extra is waterproof fabric?
- Waterproof fabric adds 15 to 25 percent to the equivalent netting price. On a double shadeport that means roughly R2,000 to R4,000 extra. The premium covers the coated fabric itself plus the fall and run-off detailing the installer must build in.
- What does re-netting an existing shadeport cost?
- Re-netting costs about half the price of the equivalent new installation, because the steel frame is reused. A double re-net therefore lands around R6,000 to R9,000 with new UV-warranted netting. A quick inspection confirms the frame is sound before quoting.
- Is a deposit required, and is the quote binding?
- Written quotes are free and hold their price for 30 days. A deposit on acceptance secures materials, with the balance due on completion. Exact terms appear on the written quote itself.
- Does the price include concrete footings?
- Yes. Quoted installation prices include excavation, concrete footings of 400 to 500 millimetres and making good around each pole. Core-drilling through existing paving or surface-plate mounting is priced on inspection because it depends on the slab.
- How long is installation, and when can it be fitted?
- Physical installation takes one day for singles and doubles, split over two visits so footings cure for 24 to 48 hours before the net is tensioned. Lead time from quote acceptance is typically one to two weeks depending on netting colour availability.
- Are DIY shadeport kits cheaper?
- Hardware kits look cheaper up front but exclude concrete, tensioning tools and the wind-bracing an installer builds in. A poorly tensioned net flogs itself to pieces in the south-easter within a season or two. Installed structures carry workmanship responsibility as well as the fabric warranty.
- What does a triple or multi-bay shadeport cost?
- A triple four-post shadeport typically runs R17,500 to R25,500 installed, and longer commercial runs are priced per bay at a declining rate. Cantilever triples run from about R19,500 to R28,500. Multi-bay commercial pricing is quoted on site plans.
- Do prices differ between Cape Town suburbs?
- The structure price stays the same across the metro. Long-distance sites past Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Paarl or Franschhoek can carry a small travel component, which the written quote shows as its own line. Quotes are free everywhere in the service area.
- Why do quoted prices vary between companies?
- The visible differences are pole diameter and wall thickness, netting brand and shade factor, footing depth and whether tensioning cable is marine-grade. A quote a few thousand rand cheaper usually gives one of those away. Comparing the specification line by line matters more than the total.