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Static caravan decking

Decking for a static caravan is usually one of three layouts: a front deck across the lounge end, a side deck along the door side, or a wrap-around that joins the two. Fitted in uPVC, a side deck typically costs £3,200 to £5,950 and a wrap-around £5,450 to £10,000, including the subframe, balustrade and steps.

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8 ftFront deckSteps24 ft side deckLounge end36 x 12 ft caravanDoorBedrooms1 m grid, drawn to scale
A 36 x 12 ft caravan with a front deck and a side deck joined into a wrap-around, drawn to scale.

Which layout suits your pitch

  • Front deck

    Across the lounge end, usually 12 to 14 ft wide and 8 to 10 ft deep. Room for a table and four chairs, and the cheapest way to get a proper outdoor space off the patio doors.

  • Side deck

    Along the door side, 20 to 36 ft long and 6 to 8 ft deep. A long sunny strip with the steps at the main door, so nobody walks mud through the kitchen.

  • Wrap-around

    Front and side joined at the corner. The most space and the best resale value, and what most lodges and newer vans on premium pitches have.

  • Something smaller

    A landing and steps at the door, or a short 8 x 6 ft deck, if the pitch is tight or the park limits the size.

Typical fitted prices, uPVC

JobWhat it coversTypical fitted price
Front deck, 12 x 8 ftAbout 9 m² with balustrade on three sides, one gate and three steps£2,300 to £4,350
Side deck, 24 x 6 ftAbout 13 m² along the door side, balustrade, gate and steps£3,200 to £5,950
Wrap-around, 36 x 6 ft plus the frontAbout 30 m² around two sides, two gates, steps, corner post£5,450 to £10,000
Composite instead of uPVCSimilar look, boards usually a little cheaper per m²£180 to £300 per m²
Treated timberCheapest to buy, needs treating every year or two; many parks no longer allow it£120 to £200 per m²

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

What goes into a static caravan deck

Boards

Most new decks on parks are uPVC: hollow plastic boards in a timber-grain finish that never need painting, do not rot and come with a fire rating the park can accept. Composite boards (wood fibre and plastic) look closer to timber and cost about the same. Treated softwood is cheapest on the day, but it needs re-treating every year or two, it holds water on a shaded pitch, and a growing number of parks will not allow a new timber deck at all because of the fire risk. Ask the park before you fall in love with a material.

Subframe and feet

Because the deck sits on a pitch rather than in a garden, it is built on adjustable feet or concrete pads with no digging. A galvanised steel or aluminium frame costs more than timber joists but will outlast the caravan. The frame is levelled from the caravan floor so the deck meets the door threshold without a step.

Balustrade, gates and steps

Balustrades are normally 1,100 mm high with spindles no more than 100 mm apart, in white, cream, grey or anthracite to match the van. Steps come with a handrail, and a self-closing gate at the top of the steps is worth having if grandchildren visit. Glass panels in place of spindles add a few hundred pounds a run and are popular on sea-view pitches.

Lighting, skirting and the finishing touches

Low-voltage post-cap or recessed deck lights, a matching uPVC skirt around the base of the caravan, and a storage gate under the deck are the usual extras. Parks often require the void under the deck to stay open or vented, so check before you plan to store gas bottles or furniture there.

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. 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.

  2. A galvanised or aluminium subframe

    Steel or aluminium framing, levelled on adjustable feet or pads, with the maximum joist spacing the board maker allows. Timber frames rot from the feet up on a damp pitch.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 straightforward static caravan deck is a one or two day job once the park has approved it.

  1. Site visit and park check

    The installer measures the pitch, checks the ground and the fall, looks at where the door, steps and services are, and confirms what the park will allow in writing.

  2. Drawing and fixed price

    You get a plan showing the layout and sizes, the board and rail colours, steps, gates and any ramp, and a fixed price for supply and fit.

  3. Fitting, usually one to three days

    The subframe is levelled on pads or adjustable feet without digging up the pitch, boards go on, then rails, steps and gates. A side deck is often done in a day; a wrap-around takes two or three.

  4. Handover and sign-off

    A walk round, the warranty paperwork, and anything the park needs for its records. Old timber decking is taken away if that was agreed.

Static caravan decking questions

How much does static caravan decking cost?

Fitted uPVC decking typically costs £200 to £350 per square metre including the subframe and balustrade. A 24 x 6 ft side deck is usually £3,200 to £5,950; a wrap-around on a 36 ft van £5,450 to £10,000. See the caravan decking prices page for a calculator and the extras.

Do I need the park's permission for decking?

Yes, almost always. Your pitch agreement will say that structures need the park owner's written consent, and most parks have a decking specification covering materials, colours, height and fire separation. Get it in writing before you order anything. Our park rules guide explains what they usually ask for.

What is the 6 metre rule?

Holiday caravan site licences require a minimum separation between caravans, normally 6 metres, to stop fire spreading. Open decks and steps may project into the gap only if 4.5 metres stays clear to the next caravan, and an enclosed veranda counts as part of the caravan. Decking on the lounge end and the door side is usually fine; the park office will tell you where the line is on your pitch.

uPVC or composite?

Both are low maintenance and both can carry a fire rating. uPVC is lighter, hollow and usually what park-approved installers fit; composite feels more solid underfoot and comes in more timber-like colours. Prices overlap. Timber is cheaper to buy but many parks no longer allow it for new decks.

Can decking be moved if I change caravan or pitch?

uPVC and composite decks on steel or aluminium frames can be dismantled and re-fitted, sometimes with a few new boards. Installers charge for a site move by the day. Timber decks rarely survive a move.

How long does fitting take?

A front or side deck is normally fitted in a day; a wrap-around in two or three. Lead times from order to fitting are typically two to eight weeks, longer in spring when every park is busy.

Does decking add value to a static caravan?

Dealers and parks price vans with good decking higher than bare pitches, and a wrap-around is often what sells a sea-view pitch. It rarely returns its full cost on resale, so think of it as something you will use rather than an investment.

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