Twin-unit lodges and large statics

Lodge decking

Lodge decking is bigger, heavier and more visible than a static caravan deck: 30 to 60 square metres around a twin-unit lodge, often with glass balustrades, a hot tub bay and wide steps down to the pitch. Fitted in uPVC or composite it typically costs £180 to £300 to £350 per square metre, so a full wrap-around is usually £5,050 to £15,550.

Installers who work on lodge parks price it from a drawing, because the frame has to carry glass, furniture and sometimes a tonne of hot tub.

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Lodge decks follow the same front-and-side logic as a caravan deck, but on a 20 ft wide unit the areas double.

What lodge owners usually want

A wrap-around with glass
Decking on two or three sides with toughened glass panels, so the view is not broken by spindles. The glass adds a few hundred pounds a metre and is the single most asked-for upgrade.
A hot tub bay
A reinforced section of frame, usually sunk a step lower so the tub sits flush with the deck, with a service hatch and drainage planned in from the start.
Wide steps and a ramp
Lodges sit higher off the ground than caravans, so steps are longer and a ramp for step-free access is a common request on parks with older owners.
Composite or premium uPVC
On a lodge the deck is part of the look. Solid composite in a dark grey or charred oak, or heavy-gauge uPVC in anthracite, is the usual choice.

Typical fitted prices

Job	What it covers	Typical fitted price
Per square metre, composite or uPVC	Boards, galvanised or aluminium frame, spindle balustrade	£180 to £300 to £350
Wrap-around, 30 m²	Two sides of a 40 x 20 ft lodge, two gates, steps	£5,050 to £10,150
Wrap-around, 50 m²	Three sides with a wider front terrace	£7,850 to £15,550
Glass balustrade	Toughened glass panels in aluminium or uPVC posts, per metre run	£150 to £300 per m
Hot tub bay	Reinforced frame, sunken section, hatch	Quoted per job
Access ramp	Ramp with handrails to the deck level, priced by its length	Quoted per job

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

Designing a lodge deck

Loads come first

A twin-unit lodge deck carries more than people: outdoor dining furniture, planters, glass panels and sometimes a hot tub that weighs well over a tonne when full. The frame has to be designed for it, with closer joist centres, extra posts under the tub and feet sized for the ground. Ask for the design load on the quote.

Height and steps

Lodges sit on taller chassis, so the deck is often 600 to 900 mm off the ground. That makes the balustrade a safety item rather than decoration, means the steps need a handrail on at least one side, and makes a ramp worth considering if anyone in the family finds steps hard.

Glass, privacy and wind

Glass panels keep a sea or lake view, but on an exposed pitch a few solid or lattice panels on the windward side make the deck usable on more days. Many owners mix glass on the view side with privacy panels towards the neighbouring lodge.

Park and manufacturer rules

Lodge parks tend to have tighter rules than caravan parks: approved colours, a maximum deck height, no enclosed storage under the deck and fire-rated materials throughout. Some lodge manufacturers also offer factory-matched decking; an independent installer will usually match it for less.

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.

Fire-rated boards and rails
uPVC or composite with a Class 1 surface spread of flame rating to BS 476 Part 7, or an equivalent Euroclass rating. Most parks ask for this; some will not sign off a deck without it.
A frame designed for the loads
Joist centres, post spacing and foot sizes stated on the drawing, with the hot tub or any sunken section engineered separately. Galvanised steel or aluminium, not timber.
Guarding to 1,100 mm
Balustrade 1,100 mm high with gaps of 100 mm or less between spindles, a self-closing gate at the top of steps if children use the deck, and a handrail on any flight of more than two steps.
Non-slip boards
A grooved or textured walking surface with a published slip rating. Smooth boards get dangerous when wet, and coastal parks are wet a lot.
Park approval written into the quote
The quote should state that the deck meets your park's rules on height, colour, materials and separation distances, and that the installer will work to the park's access and insurance requirements.
A written warranty, and the ability to move it
A materials warranty of at least ten years on uPVC boards, a workmanship guarantee, and a note on what a site move, extension or re-fit would cost later.

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How it is fitted

A lodge deck is a three to five day job for a two-person crew, longer with glass and a hot tub bay.

Survey and drawing
Levels around the lodge, the position of doors, services and the park boundary, then a scaled drawing with the balustrade type and any sunken sections marked.
Frame and feet
The frame goes in on adjustable feet or pads, levelled to the lodge floor, with extra posts under heavy areas. Nothing is dug into the pitch.
Boards, steps and ramp
Boards are laid with hidden fixings, fascias fitted, steps and any ramp built from the same materials.
Glass and handover
Glass panels go in last, then gates, lights and a walk round. The installer leaves the warranty paperwork and the drawing for the park file.

Lodge decking questions

How much does lodge decking cost?

Typically £180 to £300 to £350 per square metre fitted, so £5,050 to £15,550 for a 30 to 50 m² wrap-around. Glass balustrades, a hot tub bay and a ramp are the extras that push it up. Try the prices page.

Can a hot tub go on lodge decking?

Yes, if the frame under it is designed for the weight. A filled six-seat tub with people in it can exceed 2,000 kg. Installers either reinforce that bay or set the tub on its own concrete pad with the deck built around it.

Glass or spindles?

Glass keeps the view and costs £150 to £300 per metre more than spindles. It needs cleaning more often by the sea and gives no shelter from wind, so some owners mix the two.

Does lodge decking need planning permission?

On a licensed holiday park, decking is normally dealt with under the site licence and the park's own rules rather than a planning application, but the park must approve it. On private land or a residential park the position is different; see the park rules guide.

How long does a lodge deck take to fit?

Three to five days for a wrap-around with glass. Lead times are longer than for caravan decks because the frame and glass are made to the drawing.

Static caravan decking
Smaller decks for single-unit vans.
Park home decking
Residential parks and their rules.
Caravan verandas
Glass-fronted and roofed verandas.
Caravan decking prices
The calculator, with a lodge size.

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