Habitation Check

If you own a motorhome or have a caravan at a seasonal pitch you may wish to have a habitation check carried out.

It is recommended that this is carried out annually and while it is similar to the full service there is no extended check required to the chassis running gear.

Habitation check price is from £180

Here is a list of the items we inspect.

1

Body work exterior

Check condition and security of body panels
Check operation of door locks, catches and hinges and lubricate
Check condition and security of all trims, inserts and sealants
Check windows and seals for damage
Check condition and security of grab handles
Check security of body attachments (ladders, aerials, cycle racks etc)

2

Body work interior

Damp meter test
Check floor for delamination
Check operation of cupboard hinges, catches, locks and stays
Check operation and condition of all window catches, stays and seals
Check operation and security of all skylights
Check operation of blinds and fly screens
Check fixed ventilation openings for free flow of air

3

Gas system and appliances

Check regulator date and suitability
Carry out leak test
Check condition, suitability and date of flexible hose
Check condition and security of all pipe work
Check condition of LPG sticker on locker and security of gas bottles
Check gas dispersal holes for obstructions
Check operation of cooker, hob and oven.
Check fridge ignition, FFD and cooling
Check operation of space heater, ignition, flame and FFD
Check operation of water heater, ignition, flame, FFD and heating
Check operation and condition of external gas point if fitted
CO Room Test (Room Sealed Appliances Only)

4

Water systems

Check operation and condition of water pump
Check operation of pressure switch
Check condition of water filter and housing
Check operation of taps and shower fittings (including external taps)
Check overall condition of fresh and waste water pipes and fittings
Check toilet for operation and condition of seal, blade and flush
Check drain plugs for seal and operation

5

12v Electrical

Check condition of battery and containment.
Check condition of 12N and 12S or 13pin plugs and cables
Check condition and operation of road lights and reflectors
Check functions of 12S system (verify charging, fridge, lights etc)
Check condition of internal wiring, sockets and fuses
Check operation of all internal 12v lights including awning light
Check blown air system, extractors, ignitions and accessories

6

230v Electrical

Check condition of inlet plug and hook up cable
Check the earth bonding for continuity
Operation of RCD, MCB’s
Check condition of wiring, sockets and fixed connections
Check operation of battery charger at terminals
Check mains operation of cooker and hob
Check mains operation of fridge
Check mains operation of water heater
Check mains operation of space heater

7

Fire

Check position, date and operation of smoke and CO alarm
Check condition, type and expiry date of fire extinguisher
Check condition and location of fire blanket