Car shelter rental is generally aimed at those who do not want to install a shelter, who do not have space to store it or who are not able to assemble it, according to Éric Michaud, sales director for Abris Québec.
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“The main advantage of rental is that you don’t have to worry about anything,” says Mr. Michaud authentically, while Abris Québec offers the rental service.
“When you rent, the price always includes installation and uninstallation, otherwise there would be no point,” adds the carport expert. People who want to rent a shelter are because they don’t want to touch it. »
There are also many elderly people who want to rent a carport.
“Often it’s because they are no longer able to clear snow from their car, but the problem is that the shelter also has to be cleared of snow,” he adds. So it’s not always a good idea. »
Make a purchase profitable
But if you want to buy a quality car shelter, you can expect to pay between $800 and $1,000 for a simple shelter (12′ X 20′), according to David Marcille, communications advisor and spokesperson for CAA-Quebec.
The same shelter could be rented for approximately $450 to $600 annually.
“With this in mind, the profitability of the purchase will be made from the second year of use, or almost,” explains Mr. Marcille, referring to the addition of an initial installation of permanent anchoring ($150 to $200 for 4 anchors).
The latter also gives an example of calculation over 10 years, considering a canvas replacement after 5 years.
- Purchase: Shelter $1000 + anchors $200 + canvas $350 = $1550
- Location : 600 $ x 10 ans = 6000 $
“Note that the total for “purchase” can vary considerably if we have unforeseen costs,” Mr. Marcille, however, qualifies, referring to the repair, replacement of parts and if we entrust the installation and uninstallation to a professional. professional.
The latter can charge between $350 and $400 annually for the 2 services, which can be offered separately.
“So, in order to maximize the profitability of the purchase, we must motivate ourselves to do the manipulation ourselves for the next few years,” Mr. Marcille also advises.
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