Mobile Caravan & Motorhome Habitation Checks

For a motorhome habitation check in Lincoln or Lincolnshire, I come to your home, storage facility or pitch to inspect the living-area systems and look for potential issues with damp, gas and electrics. TCH Caravans provides mobile caravan and motorhome habitation checks within a 50-mile radius of Lincoln, including Newark, Sleaford, Gainsborough and Market Rasen. Check my mobile service area.

What Is a Habitation Check?

A habitation check focuses on everything apart from the engine and chassis. It examines the living-area systems and accessible fittings to identify faults, signs of damp and potential safety concerns. Some manufacturers and insurers have specific servicing conditions, so always check your own warranty and policy requirements.

What’s Included in Our Full Habitation Check

✔ Gas System Safety Check
• Gas tightness test
• Inspection of regulators, hoses, and appliances
• Inspection for visible gas-system safety concerns

✔ Electrical Systems
• 12V and 230V system inspection
• Consumer unit, RCD, and polarity checks
• Battery condition and charging system

✔ Water Systems
• Fresh and waste water systems
• Water pump, taps, toilet, and shower
• Leak and pressure checks

✔ Heating & Appliances
• Space heater and water heater operation
• Fridge function (where applicable)
• Ventilation and flue inspection

✔ Bodywork & Seals
• External body inspection
• Windows, doors, roof lights, and lockers
• Seal and joint condition

✔ Damp Inspection
• Full damp test using calibrated equipment
• Moisture readings recorded and reported

✔ Interior & Safety Equipment
• Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and CO alarm
• Furniture, fittings, and seat belts
• General condition and functionality

Why Is a Habitation Check Important?
• Provides documented checks that may support applicable manufacturer warranty requirements
• Identifies issues early before costly repairs
• Helps identify potential safety concerns in the living area
• Protects resale value
• Gives confidence before holidays or long trips

Certification & Report
Once completed, you’ll receive a detailed habitation check report, including damp readings and any advisory notes. This documentation may be useful for warranty, insurance or resale purposes, subject to the relevant provider’s requirements.

Suitable For
• Caravans
• Motorhomes
• Campervans (habitation area only)