Professional Habitation Checksfor Motorhomes & Caravans
Full payment upfront via Stripe Confirmation call after payment Full refund for cancellations up to 72 hours before appointment Book Now!
- Qualified engineer
- Independent inspection
- Written Pass/Fail report
- Mobile + depot
- NCC Approved
- First 20 miles free, then 85p per mile outside our free radius, there and back
- Call-out charge £17.50 (once per visit)
- Cancel 72h+ = full refund
- Qualified engineer
- Independent inspection
- Written Pass/Fail report
- Mobile + depot
- NCC Approved
- First 20 miles free, then 85p per mile outside our free radius, there and back
- Cancel 72h+ = full refund
What is a Habitation Check?
Plain English — no jargon, no MOT confusion.
A habitation check inspects the living systems of your motorhome or caravan — the parts that keep you safe and comfortable on tour, separate from the roadworthiness MOT. We cover both motorhomes and caravans.
Book a mobile inspection (we come to you, Scotland-wide) or a static (depot) inspection at Unit 9 Broxburn — same price either way. First 20 miles free, then 85p per mile outside our free radius, there and back. Call-out charge £17.50 (once per visit).
- Electrical systems (12V / 230V)
- Gas systems & appliances
- Water systems (fresh, waste, toilet)
- Heating, ventilation & safety kit
- Bodywork, seals & chassis
- Damp meter survey
- Running gear (visual/operational — not a DVSA MOT)
- Written Pass/Fail engineer report · check, not fix
Habitation checks are a preferred safety check. Some campsites and some insurers insist on — or ask for — evidence of one. Site rules and policies vary: check yours. This is not a blanket legal requirement for every vehicle in the UK.
We check and report. Any repairs are a separate discussion — nae nonsense, clear findings.
Why book a Habitation Check?
Insurance evidence, pre-purchase peace of mind, or season-ready before you tour.
3 things that fail before a Highlands / Spain run
- Damp & seals — find wet corners at home, not on the A9.
- 12V / 240V — batteries, chargers, sockets that leave you dark on site.
- Gas & water — appliances, leaks and tanks that spoil the trip.
Pre-purchase
Buying a van in Scotland?
Get the report before you transfer. A Pre-Purchase Inspection from £299 — independent findings, no sales pressure.
Written Pass / Fail on living systems (damp, 12V/240V, gas & water). Check not fix — so you don’t inherit someone else’s damp bill.
Book Now New motorhomes & caravans
Even brand-new vans often benefit
Even brand-new motorhomes and caravans often benefit from — and are often preferred to have — a habitation check. That preference is commonly driven by warranty conditions, some insurer expectations, campsite rules, and factory/dealer handovers that can miss living-system issues.
Soft advice only: check your warranty and policy. This is not legally required for all new vans.
Home-built / conversion / American RV
Safety for self-builds & big imports
Home-built, self-build and conversion units — and large American-style RVs — need a proper written check of gas, electrics, water and damp. DIY living systems carry higher safety risk if left unchecked.
New imports and home-builds are often driven by warranty or insurer conditions (and sometimes campsite rules), not blanket UK law. We inspect living systems and report clearly — check-not-fix.
What’s checked
The same nine sections our engineers write up for motorhomes and caravans. At our Broxburn depot or we come to you.
What the report covers
Our habitation check maps to nine engineer-report sections so you know how the living systems stand before Scotland’s roads and weather.
Items may be Pass, Fail, Unable to test or N/A depending on how the vehicle is equipped. We check and report. We do not repair.
Coverage depends on how the vehicle is equipped — items may be Pass, Fail, Unable to test or N/A · Full payment upfront via Stripe · we confirm by phone after your request & payment
30 Scottish trips for motorhomes & caravans
From the NC500 to Glencoe, Skye, Loch Lomond and the Borders. Practical routes with year-round notes. Remember to make sure your motorhome or caravan is ready for Scotland’s roads. Check the weather and your vehicle ahead of your journey.
Our place in Broxburn
Dedicated team · custom bay for large American-style RVs · Scotland-wide mobile too
Location
Unit 9, Albyn Industrial Estate
Greendykes Road
Broxburn EH52 6PQ
Static (depot) open 09:00–20:00. Prefer mobile? We come to you Scotland-wide — same service price.
Dedicated team
Family-run specialist habitation inspectors — personal service, clear reports, check-not-fix. No invented headcounts or borrowed badges.
Custom RV bay
Custom-built bay space for large American-style RVs / motorhomes at Unit 9 — height & length confidence for big vans.
Check — not fix
Written report
Scotland-wide
Menu A — Public prices
Transparent pricing. Depot or mobile — same service price. First 20 miles free, then 85p per mile outside our free radius, there and back. Call-out charge £17.50 (once per visit).
Full refund for cancellations up to 72 hours before appointment
Full payment upfront via Stripe · we confirm by phone after your request & payment
How booking works
A simple four-step path to your written report.
Book
Send a request, pay your service cost, then we confirm by phone. Easy!
Mobile or Depot
We come to you (Pay Per Mile Pricing), or you come to our Broxburn depot!
Inspection
Our engineers ensure all nine living-system safety areas are checked.
Report
Clear written findings so you know what is and is not road-trip ready.
Full refund for cancellations up to 72 hours before
FAQs
Straight answers — MOT objection first.
How long does a check take? Duration to be confirmed — we won’t invent hours.
Ready for Scotland’s roads?
Book your habitation check for a motorhome or caravan — mobile or static (depot) at Unit 9 Broxburn.
Full payment upfront via Stripe · we confirm by phone after your request & payment
Cancel 72h+ ahead = full refund
Partners
Advertise your business with us
Reach caravan and motorhome owners as well as just holiday goers. Tell us about your business by filling in the form below and we will be in touch!
Enquiry formEnquiry form · enquiry@habitationcheck.scot