Caravan Running Costs | Parkdean Resorts

Static Caravan Running Costs

If you’ve always dreamed of owning a holiday home and living a life with more freedom, fun and family time, then you’re bound to be excited when you finally find your perfect lodge or caravan. There are a few things you need to consider when planning your new lifestyle, however, like the cost of utilities, insurance and static caravan pitch fees.

We’ve highlighted some of the costs you can expect to pay below. Many of these vary by location and the holiday home you choose, so we’ll give you a more detailed breakdown when you visit the park.

Remember, you may be able to offset some of these running costs by using our Letting Scheme, the details of which can be found here.

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Pitch Fees

A static caravan site fee, or pitch fee as we usually refer to it, is the amount you pay to keep your holiday home at the park for the year. It includes the cost of making water and electricity available to your holiday home and winter storage for parks that don’t have a 12-month season.

The pitch fee you pay will vary depending upon factors such as the location of the holiday home, the park, or the length of the season. Our current pitch fees range from £2,600 to £9,294 per year. You may pay this in full or by a direct debit scheme through our partners Orchard Funding and Premium Credit.

Special offers are sometimes available on pitch fees for new buyers. If you’d like to see our current offers and learn more about pitch fees for your park, click here.

Insurance

Just like with any large important purchase, you’ll need insurance to protect your holiday home.

All of our owners are required to take out an annual policy to ensure they’re covered against risks such as fire, flood, and theft, and are protected from public and property owners’ liability.

In partnership with insurance broker Gallagher, we offer a range of comprehensive insurance packages. Depending upon your holiday home’s age and size and the level of cover you require, your 2020 annual premium could range from £117 to £475.

If you’d rather arrange insurance cover elsewhere, it will need to meet the minimum requirements detailed in your pitch licence agreement. We’ll also need a copy of your cover as proof that you’re insured.

Electricity & Gas

Your electricity costs are based on usage and the readings taken from your holiday home’s meter. The rate is identical to the amount we pay for the park’s electricity and the payment is made to us directly.

If your holiday home uses gas bottles, you can buy replacements from your park and the cost varies depending on the bottle size. You can also choose to buy bottles elsewhere, but you’ll need to follow the rules detailed in your pitch licence agreement.

Piped gas is charged at the supplier’s recommended retail price and is based upon meter readings or the average consumption of the holiday homes that share a supply tank.

Rates, Water & Drainage

The rates, sewerage and drainage costs you pay will depend upon the park you choose. The amount is influenced by the park’s size, facilities, and location and can range between £340 and £1,500 per year.