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Caravan skirting

Skirting closes the gap between the bottom of a static caravan and the ground: uPVC planks on a frame, with vents and a hatch for the services, finished to match the van and any decking. Fitted, it typically costs £25 to £45 per metre, or £700 to £1,400 all the way round a 36 ft caravan.

It stops wind under the floor, keeps animals and leaves out, hides the chassis and pipes, and makes the van look settled on its pitch. Most owners fit it at the same time as decking.

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Why skirt the caravan

  • A warmer floor

    Wind under a static caravan pulls heat out of the floor all winter. Skirting with vents cuts the draught without trapping damp.

  • Nothing living underneath

    Cats, rats and nesting birds under the van are a common complaint on parks. A skirt with a closed hatch keeps them out.

  • Pipes out of the weather

    Water pipes and the waste run sit under the floor. Skirting shelters them, and a hatch keeps the stopcock reachable.

  • It finishes the deck

    Decking with the chassis showing underneath looks unfinished. Skirting in the same colour ties the two together.

Typical fitted prices

JobWhat it coversTypical fitted price
Per metre runuPVC planks on a frame, vents, fitted£25 to £45 per m
Around a 36 x 12 ft caravanAbout 29 m with two vents and one hatch£700 to £1,400
Around a 40 x 20 ft lodgeAbout 37 m, taller planks, two hatches£950 to £1,950
Access hatchHinged or lift-out panel for the services£60 to £150 each
Under-deck skirtingClosing the sides of the deck itself, per metre£25 to £45 per m

Typical UK supply-and-fit ranges from published price lists we reviewed, October 2026. A guide, not a quote. Price your own layout.

How caravan skirting is made and fitted

The planks

Skirting uses the same uPVC profiles as decking fascias: tongue-and-groove planks about 150 mm wide in white, cream, oak, grey or green, fixed to a light frame that stands on the ground and clips to the chassis rail. Taller planks or a double row are used on lodges and park homes that sit higher. The plastic does not rot where it touches wet ground, which is why timber skirting has mostly disappeared from parks.

Vents and hatches

The space under a caravan needs to breathe, or condensation forms on the underside of the floor. Installers fit vents at intervals, usually two or more per long side, and a hatch near the stopcock and the waste connection. Park rules often say the void under the van must not be used for storage, so the hatch is for access only.

Fitting with decking

Where a deck meets the van, the skirting runs under the deck edge so the two finish flush. If you are having decking fitted, order the skirting with it: the installer is already on site with the materials and the colour will match exactly.

Ground and frost

Skirting sits on the ground, so it should be bottom-edged with a flexible trim or set just clear of gravel to allow for frost heave and settlement. On a sloping pitch the planks are stepped, not cut on a slant.

What your deck should include

Six things to have in writing on the quote before you pay a deposit. A good installer offers them without being asked.

  1. uPVC planks with a UV-stable finish

    Tongue-and-groove planks in the same colour range as the deck, with a stated guarantee against fading and cracking.

  2. Vents on every long side

    Enough ventilation to keep the floor void dry, placed low and clear of the deck.

  3. A hatch at the services

    A lift-out or hinged panel by the stopcock, waste connection and any gas pipe, big enough to reach in with a torch.

  4. A frame that is not timber in contact with the ground

    Plastic or aluminium battens, or treated timber kept off the ground on blocks.

  5. Allowance for movement

    A flexible ground trim or a clearance gap, so the skirt does not buckle when the pitch heaves in frost.

  6. Park approval

    Skirting is normally welcomed by parks but some specify the colour or ask that the void stays accessible. Have it noted on the quote.

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How it is fitted

Skirting a caravan is a half-day to one-day job, usually done at the end of a decking fit.

  1. Measure and colour match

    The perimeter is measured, the ground checked for level and the plank colour matched to the van, decking and windows.

  2. Frame

    A light frame or battens are fixed to the chassis and stood on the ground, following any slope in steps.

  3. Planks, vents and hatch

    Planks are clipped on, vents cut in at intervals and the hatch fitted by the services.

  4. Finish

    Corner trims and a ground trim, then a check that the deck edge and skirt meet flush.

Caravan skirting questions

How much does static caravan skirting cost?

Fitted uPVC skirting typically costs £25 to £45 per metre, so £700 to £1,400 to go all the way round a 36 ft caravan with vents and a hatch. Ordering it with decking usually brings the per-metre price down.

Does skirting cause damp under the caravan?

Not if it is vented. Vents at intervals on each side let air move through the void while keeping wind, animals and leaves out. Unvented skirting can trap moisture under the floor, so make sure the quote includes vents.

Can I store things under a skirted caravan?

Most parks say no, because combustible material under a caravan is a fire risk and blocks access to the services. The hatch is for reaching the stopcock, not for furniture or gas bottles.

What colour should skirting be?

Match either the van's panels or its windows and doors. White and cream suit most older vans; grey and anthracite match newer models and composite decking. Parks sometimes set a palette.

Can skirting be fitted on a sloping pitch?

Yes. The planks are stepped down the slope so the top line stays level with the chassis, and a ground trim takes up the difference.

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