Patio Covers and Carports in Savannah, GA
Saturday mornings in Savannah are made for sitting outside, until the sun climbs high and the humidity turns your shaded porch into a steam room by ten o'clock. Patio covers and carports in Savannah, GA give Chatham County homeowners a way to stay outside longer, protect their vehicles, and stop watching summer afternoons chase them indoors. Eicher's Pro Vinyl has been building these structures across southeast Georgia since 1998, and we know exactly what the local weather asks of them.
Wind and Storm Exposure Are Real Here. Your Cover Needs to Be Built for It.
Savannah sits about 62.9 miles from the Atlantic coast, close enough that Chatham County carries a moderate hurricane exposure rating. That matters when you are choosing a patio cover or carport. A structure that looks fine after a mild spring storm can fail badly when a tropical system pushes through. Patio covers and carports in Savannah, GA need to be engineered for the kind of sustained wind events this region sees, not just the average afternoon thunderstorm.
Wind speeds in the Savannah area average 46.3 mph at peak, and that number climbs when a coastal system organizes offshore. Every carport and patio cover Eicher’s Pro Vinyl installs is custom-designed and built to handle the demands of coastal Georgia weather. We use quality aluminum and steel framing systems that resist corrosion and flex without failing, and we can build clear-span structures up to 45 feet wide, giving you serious coverage without interior posts that create weak points.
- Elite Insulated Roof System for maximum strength and temperature control
- Aluminum and Steel Pan Roof Systems for an economical, durable option
- Custom column and framing configurations matched to your site and wind exposure
- Every installation done by Eicher’s own employees, never subcontractors
If a neighbor’s carport blew apart in the last big storm, the issue was almost certainly the quality of the materials or the way it was fastened. We have been doing this for 27 years, and we build these structures to stay put.
45.9 Inches of Rain a Year Means Your Car and Patio Furniture Take a Beating
Savannah averages 45.9 inches of rainfall annually, spread across heavy-rain events that can dump inches in an hour. That kind of precipitation is hard on vehicles left in open driveways and harder still on patio furniture, cushions, and outdoor appliances left uncovered. A carport does more than keep rain off your car. It keeps leaves, tree debris, and the relentless moss and mildew that Savannah’s humidity promotes from settling on your vehicle’s finish.
Chatham County also carries a very heavy termite risk, which is worth keeping in mind when evaluating wood-framed alternatives. The aluminum and steel systems Eicher’s Pro Vinyl installs are not a food source for the subterranean termite populations that thrive in this region’s warm, moist soil. That is a practical long-term advantage that wood structures simply cannot offer here.
For patio covers, we offer options like skylights, ceiling fans, and integrated lighting so the space works in the evening, not just when the sun is overhead. With 185 mosquito days a year in this area, adding a ceiling fan is not just a comfort upgrade. Moving air genuinely helps push gnats and mosquitoes out of your outdoor living space.
- Covers installed on existing concrete slabs, asphalt pads, or ground-mounted
- Most projects completed in just a few days
- Low-maintenance materials that hold up to Savannah’s humidity and rainfall
Ready to get more use out of your yard before summer peaks?
Homes Built Before 1985 Often Lack the Covered Outdoor Space Families Actually Use
The median home in Savannah was built around 1984. A lot of those homes were designed with modest patios or single-car driveways that made sense at the time but feel undersized today. Families have more vehicles, more outdoor furniture, and a stronger expectation that outdoor living space should be usable year-round, not just on the handful of perfect-weather days Savannah gets each spring.
Carports and patio covers are one of the most practical ways to extend what your existing home already offers. We do not require a new concrete pour in most cases. We can work with your existing slab or pad, which keeps the project faster and more affordable. Most installations wrap up in a few days, meaning your driveway is not tied up for weeks.
Savannah’s homeownership rate sits at 56.5 percent, and homeowners across Wilmington Island, Isle of Hope, and Garden City have been calling us for structures that fit their lots without requiring a major construction project. Whether you need a single-car carport beside a historic bungalow or a wide patio cover over a back deck, we custom-design each job to the space.
Financing That Makes It Easier to Say Yes Before the Next Storm Season
One reason homeowners put off adding a carport or patio cover is the upfront cost. Eicher’s Pro Vinyl offers 100% financing with no money down. You can spread the project across five, seven, or ten years, or use a one-year same-as-cash option if you prefer to pay it off quickly without interest. There is no pressure to choose a particular plan. We walk you through the numbers at your free in-home estimate and let you decide what works for your budget.
We also offer military and senior citizen discounts, which matter in a community like Savannah where both populations are well-represented. Chatham County has a significant active-duty and veteran population tied to nearby installations, and we are glad to recognize that service with a real discount, not a token one.
- 5, 7, and 10-year financing available
- 1-year same-as-cash option
- No money down required
- Military and senior discounts applied at estimate
- Free in-home estimate with no sales pressure
Every project also comes with a 5-year workmanship warranty from Eicher’s, on top of whatever manufacturer warranty applies to the materials. That combination gives you real coverage if anything does not perform the way it should.
Your vehicle and patio furniture deserve better than another storm season uncovered.
What the Installation Process Looks Like From Your First Call to the Finished Structure
When you call Eicher’s Pro Vinyl at (912) 588-0061, the first step is scheduling a free in-home estimate. One of our team members comes to your Savannah property, looks at the space, listens to what you need, and puts together a specific proposal. We do not do high-pressure sales visits. We give you the information and let you think it over.
Once you decide to move forward, we handle the design and installation entirely with our own employees. We do not hand your project to a subcontractor. That matters for accountability. If something needs to be adjusted or addressed after the install, you call the same company that built it.
Most carport and patio cover installations are completed within a few days. We work with your existing slab or pad when possible, which speeds things up considerably. Our showrooms in Jesup and Brunswick carry samples of roofing systems, column styles, and color options so you can see materials in person before committing. If you are closer to Savannah, the Brunswick location at our second showroom is a reasonable drive to look at what we offer firsthand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a carport in Savannah handle a tropical storm or hurricane-force winds?
Chatham County's moderate hurricane exposure means we take wind engineering seriously on every job. Our aluminum and steel framing systems are built for coastal Georgia conditions, and we custom-design each structure to the site. That said, no freestanding structure is rated for a direct major hurricane hit. We will be honest with you about what the system is designed to handle and what it is not.
Will a patio cover or carport hold up to Savannah's humidity and heavy rainfall without rotting or rusting?
Yes. The aluminum and steel systems we install do not rot, and we use materials selected for corrosion resistance in humid coastal conditions. Savannah averages 45.9 inches of rain a year, and our structures are built to shed that water properly. They also will not become a termite target the way wood framing would in Chatham County's very heavy termite environment.
Can you install a carport or patio cover on my existing concrete driveway in Savannah?
In most cases, yes. We can anchor carports and patio covers to existing concrete slabs, asphalt pads, or ground-mount them where needed. We assess the condition of your existing surface during the free in-home estimate and let you know exactly what is required before any work begins.
How long does a patio cover or carport installation take in the Savannah area?
Most projects are completed in just a few days once materials are on hand and the schedule is set. We do not drag jobs out. Our crews are Eicher's own employees, so we control the timeline directly. We will give you a realistic window at the estimate so you can plan around it.
Do you serve neighborhoods outside central Savannah, like Wilmington Island or Isle of Hope?
Yes. We serve the broader Chatham County area, including Wilmington Island, Isle of Hope, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Whitemarsh Island, and surrounding communities. Call us at (912) 588-0061 to schedule a free in-home estimate at your location and we will confirm service to your address.
Call Eicher's Pro Vinyl at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate and find out how quickly we can put a quality cover over your Savannah driveway or patio, no pressure, no obligation, just honest answers from a team that has been doing this since 1998!
