Residential park homes

Park home decking

Park home decking is fitted to a home you live in all year, on a residential park with its own site rules and a site licence that sets how close structures can come to the next home. Fitted in uPVC or composite it typically costs £180 to £300 to £350 per square metre, and most park home decks come in between £2,700 and £10,150.

The installers we match you with work on residential parks and know the paperwork: written consent from the park owner, the separation distances and the fire-rating the park expects.

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A front deck off the lounge doors is the most common park home layout, often with a ramp instead of steps.

What is different on a residential park

Written consent under the site rules
Residential parks operate under site rules made under the Mobile Homes Act, and almost all require the park owner's written approval for decking, porches and sheds.
Separation distances
The site licence normally requires 6 metres between homes. Within that gap only certain things are allowed, so a deck is usually placed on the front or the garden side, not the side facing the neighbour.
Step-free access
Many park home owners want a level deck with a ramp rather than steps, and a handrail they can lean on. Installers build the ramp into the deck design from the start.
Looks that match the home
Park homes have pitched roofs, bay windows and brick skirting. Composite in a warm oak or a stone grey, with cream or white rails, is the usual match.

Typical fitted prices

Job	What it covers	Typical fitted price
Per square metre	uPVC or composite boards, steel or aluminium frame, balustrade	£180 to £300 to £350
Front deck, 4 x 3 m	Off the lounge doors, balustrade, gate and steps	£2,700 to £5,450
Front and side, 25 m²	A wrap towards the garden side, two gates	£4,600 to £9,250
Access ramp with handrails	Priced by the rise and the run; usually more than a flight of steps	Quoted per job
Glass panels	In place of spindles, per metre	£150 to £300 per m
Taking away an old timber deck	Dismantle and dispose	£150 to £600

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

Decking and the rules on a residential park

Site rules and the site licence

Two sets of rules apply. The park's site rules, which the park owner has to consult residents on and deposit with the council, usually say what you may build and how to ask. The council's site licence conditions, based on the national model standards, set the separation distances between homes and what can go in them. Your installer should know both, but the written consent from the park has to come from you.

Where the deck can go

With a 6 metre separation required between homes, the safe places for decking are the front elevation and the side that faces your own garden or a road. Decking that intrudes into the gap towards a neighbour is the usual reason parks refuse consent. The model standards allow some structures within the gap if they are non-combustible, which is another reason to specify fire-rated uPVC or composite rather than timber.

Ramps and rails

A ramp needs more length than most people expect: a 450 mm rise at a comfortable 1 in 15 gradient is nearly 7 metres of ramp, usually with a turn and a landing. Handrails on both sides, a kerb along the edge and a non-slip surface make it safe in winter. Installers who work on residential parks build dozens of these a year.

Council tax, insurance and resale

Decking does not change the council tax band of a park home. Tell your insurer, as some policies list outbuildings and structures separately. When you sell, the deck normally goes with the home, and a well-built one helps; the buyer's survey will note a rotten timber deck as a cost.

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.
Consent and separation shown on the drawing
The drawing should show the deck in relation to the neighbouring homes and the park boundary, so the park owner can sign it off against the site licence.
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.
A ramp to recognised gradients
If step-free access matters, a ramp no steeper than 1 in 12 (1 in 15 is more comfortable), with landings, handrails both sides and a kerb.
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.
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

Most park home decks are fitted in one or two days once consent is in place.

Survey and consent pack
The installer measures up, checks the separation distances and gives you a drawing and specification to send to the park owner for written consent.
Fixed price and date
Once consent is back, you get a fixed price and a fitting date. Lead times are typically two to six weeks.
Fitting
A levelled frame on feet or pads, boards, balustrade, then the ramp or steps. The old deck, if there is one, is taken away the same day if agreed.
Handover
A walk round, the warranty and a copy of the drawing for the park's file.

Park home decking questions

Do I need the park owner's permission for decking?

Yes. Almost every set of residential park site rules requires written consent for structures including decking, and the council's site licence sets the separation distances the park must enforce. Ask before you order.

How far from the next park home must decking be?

Site licences based on the national model standards require 6 metres between homes, and limit what can be placed within that gap. Decking on the front or garden side of the home is normally fine; towards a neighbour it usually is not. The park will confirm the position on your plot.

How much does park home decking cost?

Typically £180 to £300 to £350 per square metre fitted, so £2,700 to £5,450 for a 4 x 3 m front deck and £4,600 to £9,250 for a front-and-side wrap. A ramp is quoted by its length and usually costs more than a flight of steps (£150 to £500).

Does park home decking need planning permission?

Residential park homes are caravans in law, and decking on a licensed site is normally controlled by the site licence and site rules rather than a planning application. If the deck is large, roofed or on a park without a licence, check with the council's planning department.

Can I have a ramp instead of steps?

Yes, and on residential parks it is common. Allow room: a comfortable ramp is about 1 in 15, so a 450 mm rise needs nearly 7 metres of ramp with a landing. Installers price ramps by the length and the number of landings; expect more than a flight of steps, which is £150 to £500.

Is composite better than uPVC on a park home?

Composite looks closer to timber and suits the brick skirting and pitched roof of a park home; uPVC is lighter and often cheaper. Both can be fire rated. Choose the one the park has approved before and the colour that matches your windows and doors.

Park rules and regulations
Site licences, separation and fire ratings.
Caravan skirting
Closing the gap under the home.
Lodge decking
Larger decks for twin units.
Caravan decking prices
Price a deck and a ramp.

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