Alachua County carports · Gainesville · Newberry · High Springs
Alachua County carports, horse barns, garages, RV covers and workshops, engineered for North Central Florida storms. We handle the engineering and the county or city permit, then deliver and install on your property.
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Alachua County carports
Looking for Alachua County carports and barns built for North Central Florida? We design, permit and install steel carports, horse and equipment barns, metal garages, RV covers and clear-span buildings from Gainesville to Newberry, High Springs and Hawthorne. In addition, every building is engineered for the design wind speed at your address, and across Florida those speeds run from about 115 to 170 mph.
We install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward, and permitting assistance is included with every order. To get started, compare our installed price charts, check standard carport sizes or read the metal garage buyer’s guide.
Popular in Alachua County
From two-car carports in Gainesville to horse barns near Newberry and Archer, these are the buildings Alachua County owners ask for most.
Above all, shade and storm protection for cars, trucks and golf carts.
For example, horse barns, hay storage and equipment buildings for farms around Newberry, Archer and Micanopy.
Plus extra length for bass boats and pontoons on Newnans Lake, Lake Santa Fe and the Santa Fe River.
Fully enclosed, and also fitted with wind-rated roll-up doors.
Similarly, 32′ to 60′ wide buildings for contractors, fleets and storage.
Built for North Central Florida
Alachua County sits inland, but hurricanes still bring strong winds across North Central Florida. On top of that, the county has open farmland, springs and frequent summer storms.
Our Alachua County recommendation
In our experience, this setup holds up best to Florida storms and summer downpours. It is also what plan reviewers expect to see on the drawings.
Permit services
All of them enforce the Florida Building Code. However, each has its own forms and review process, so we confirm the right office for your address before we file.
| Where your property is | Who reviews the permit |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Alachua County (Jonesville, Arredondo, Windsor, Orange Heights and more) | Alachua County Building Division, through Citizenserve |
| City of Gainesville | City of Gainesville Building Division |
| Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, Archer, Hawthorne, Waldo and Micanopy | We confirm whether the city or the county reviews your address |
What the county asks for
For unincorporated Alachua County, pre-engineered buildings follow a published submittal list. As a result, we prepare everything except your survey and owner signatures.
We prepare
First, sealed engineering that meets the Florida Building Code, with a verifiable digital seal.
We prepare
Next, a scaled site plan with setbacks and the flood zone designation.
We prepare
In addition, a cover letter with manufacturer, dimensions and foundation type, plus the Florida product approval sheet.
Small sheds
A single storage shed of 150 sq. ft. or less may be exempt, with an exemption form and site plan.
Farms
Also, nonresidential farm buildings may use the county’s farm building exemption affidavit.
You provide
Finally, your survey, HOA approval if required, and owner signatures.
Sources: Alachua County Pre-Engineered Building Submittals · Alachua County Notice of Commencement Requirements. Requirements can change; we confirm them when we file.
Service area
Delivery and installation are included anywhere in the county. In other words, there is no extra trip charge for standard orders, and we install in every Florida county except Miami-Dade and Broward.
HOA tip: deed-restricted communities in Haile Plantation, Jonesville and Tioga often need HOA approval before a permit. So, send it with your survey and we will build it into the timeline.
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FAQ
Yes. Pre-engineered buildings such as carports and garages need a permit with sealed engineering. Only a single storage shed of 150 sq. ft. or less may be exempt. We prepare the engineering and file the permit for you.
Plans are submitted electronically through Citizenserve with a verifiable digital seal, a scaled site plan and a Florida product approval sheet. We prepare and file the package; you sign any owner forms.
They may be. Alachua County has a Non-Residential Farm Building Permit Exemption Affidavit, and Florida law exempts qualifying farm buildings from the building code. However, floodplain rules still apply, and the building cannot be a home.
Yes. Every building is engineered to the Florida Building Code design wind speed for your exact address. Florida design wind speeds run from about 115 to 170 mph, and hurricanes still bring strong winds across North Central Florida.
Yes. The City of Gainesville has its own Building Division. For the other cities, we confirm whether the city or the county reviews your address before we file.
Usually, yes. Under Florida law, a recorded Notice of Commencement is required when the direct contract is greater than $5,000. Then we help you record it before the first inspection.
Yes. Likewise, delivery and installation are included anywhere in Alachua County, from Gainesville and Newberry to High Springs, Archer and Hawthorne.
Tell us what you want to build and where. We will send a price that includes engineering, permitting, delivery and installation.
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