Eicher's Pro Vinyl installs patio covers and carports in Savannah, GA using our own employees, never subcontractors, and backs every job with a 5-year workmanship warranty and a free in-home estimate. Picture a Saturday morning in Chatham County: the live oaks are dripping from last night's rain, your car is sitting in the open driveway, and your back patio is still too wet to enjoy coffee on. That is exactly the kind of problem we have been solving for Savannah homeowners since 1998.

Savannah's Wind and Coastal Exposure Make Structure the First Conversation, Not the Last

Savannah sits about 62.9 miles from the Georgia coast, deep enough to feel the full reach of tropical systems that track up the Atlantic seaboard. Chatham County carries a moderate hurricane exposure rating, and recorded wind gusts here reach 46.3 mph in a typical year. That is not a minor footnote when you are bolting a patio cover or carport to your home or setting posts in your yard.

At Eicher’s Pro Vinyl, we engineer around those realities from the start. Patio covers and carports in Savannah, GA need to be anchored properly, built with commercial-grade aluminum or steel framing, and detailed so water sheds away cleanly rather than pooling on low-slope panels. Every structure we install is custom-designed for the specific site, not ordered from a catalog and dropped in place.

• Steel and aluminum framing rated for coastal wind loads
• Proper post footings and anchoring for Savannah’s soil conditions
• Attachment details that protect your home’s existing structure
• Can span up to a 45-foot clear span with no center posts in the way

We address the structural question first because homeowners in Thunderbolt, Wilmington Island, and Isle of Hope have learned the hard way that a lightweight bargain structure does not survive a named storm or even a strong summer squall pushing in off the Savannah River.

Will a Patio Cover Actually Hold Up Through Savannah's Rainfall and Heat?

Savannah averages 45.9 inches of rain per year, and the city logs roughly 7 heavy-rain days annually, often arriving as fast-moving afternoon thunderstorms in July and August. On top of that, cooling degree days here reach 2,690, which means your outdoor spaces are genuinely uncomfortable without shade for a good portion of the year.

Our insulated roof system, the Elite Insulated Roof panel, addresses both problems at once. The insulated core keeps the underside of the cover noticeably cooler than a bare aluminum pan, so sitting beneath it on an 88-degree Savannah afternoon actually feels different. The standing-seam panel design sheds water quickly and does not collect debris in the seams the way corrugated panels can.

For homeowners who want a more economical option, we also carry aluminum and steel pan roof systems. Both are low-maintenance and will not rot, warp, or require painting over time. You can add optional skylights to bring in natural light without losing rain protection, and we can wire the structure for ceiling fans and lighting so the space works into the evening hours.

Savannah patio covers from Eicher’s are built to last through the climate here, not just look good on installation day.

Carports That Protect Your Vehicle Without Tearing Up Your Existing Driveway

One of the most common questions we hear from Savannah homeowners is whether they need to pour new concrete before we can install a carport. The short answer is no. We can install over your existing concrete slab, an asphalt pad, or directly on compacted ground. That flexibility matters in a city where the average home was built around 1984 and driveways come in every shape and condition.

A covered parking space does more than keep rain off your car. In a city with Savannah’s tree canopy, which is rated as high density, your vehicle is also collecting sap, pollen, and debris every single day it sits outside. A carport keeps that off your paint and out of your engine compartment.

• Custom-designed to fit your driveway width and length
• Clear-span construction up to 45 feet wide, no center posts blocking access
• Most installations completed in just a few days
• Choice of roofing systems to match your home’s appearance

We serve homeowners across Chatham County, including Garden City, Port Wentworth, and Whitemarsh Island, with the same crew and the same standards on every job.

Termite Risk in Savannah Is Real, and Our Material Choices Reflect That

Savannah carries a very heavy termite risk rating, which is about as serious as it gets in Georgia. That is one reason we build patio covers and carports from aluminum and steel rather than wood framing. Metal does not give termites anything to work with. There is no pressure-treated lumber to check every spring, no painted fascia boards to probe, and no hidden structural damage building up behind your siding over the years.

For homeowners in the Savannah Historic District area, where older homes already carry the accumulated risk of decades of termite activity in the surrounding soil, adding a wood-framed structure attached to the house is a decision we would counsel against. Our aluminum column options give you the same clean, traditional appearance without the maintenance liability.

Carports and patio covers in Savannah, GA that use metal framing throughout are simply a better long-term investment in a market where subterranean termites are not a hypothetical risk. They are a documented fact of life in Chatham County.

Financing, Warranties, and What You Should Expect from the Installation Process

Eicher’s Pro Vinyl offers 100% financing with no money down on patio covers and carports. We have 5-year, 7-year, and 10-year financing plans, plus a 1-year same-as-cash option for homeowners who want to spread the cost without paying interest. Military families and senior citizens receive additional discounts on every project.

Every installation comes with our 5-year workmanship warranty. That means if something is not right with how the structure was built or attached, we come back and fix it. Manufacturer warranties cover the materials themselves, and we will walk you through exactly what is covered before you sign anything.

The installation is done entirely by Eicher’s employees. We do not hand your project to a subcontractor once the contract is signed. The same crew that shows up on day one sees the job through to completion, which is how we have maintained our reputation across southeast Georgia for 27 years. You can also visit our showroom in Brunswick or our main location at 341 Cameron Rd in Jesup to see material samples and roofing panel options in person before committing to anything.

Call Eicher's Pro Vinyl at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate and find out what a well-built patio cover or carport can do for your Savannah home. Let's build something that will still be standing strong 20 years from now!