Understanding the Park Home Transport Process

A comprehensive guide to the steps involved in transporting a park home, from preparation to delivery.

An A2B Guide to Transporting a Park Home

(From Preparation to Delivery)

Transporting a park home in the UK is a highly specialised process governed by site licensing laws, highway regulations, and safety standards. Whether relocating within the same park or moving to a new park, farm, equestrian centre or a self build project, careful planning and compliance are essential.

1. Surveys & Structural Suitability

A professional park home transport survey is essential.

What the Survey Covers

• Steel chassis condition

• Axles and towing points

• Floor integrity and wall strength

• Roof and joint stability (especially for twin units)

 If the home is structurally unsound, insurers and transporters may refuse the move.

2. UK Road & Highway Regulations

Park homes are classed as abnormal indivisible loads (AIL).

Permits & Notifications

• Movement is coordinated under STGO (Special Types General Order) regulations

• Notifications sent to:

  • Local highway authorities

  • National Highways (motorways & major A-roads)

  • Police (if required)

Route Planning

• Detailed route surveys identify:

  • Bridge load limits

  • Height restrictions

  • Tight bends and roundabouts

  • Overhanging trees and street furniture

Escort vehicles are mandatory for most park home moves.

3. Preparing the Home for Transport

External Preparation

• Remove:

  • Skirting

  • Steps and decking

  • Porches and canopies

• Secure doors, windows, and cladding

• Disconnect satellite dishes and aerials

• Disconnect gas and electricity using qualified engineers

• Drain water systems (especially important in winter)

• Disconnect waste pipes

Internal Preparation

• Remove all loose items

• Secure cupboards and appliances

4. Lifting, Jacking & Loading

• Hydraulic jacks lift the home off its base

• Axles and wheels attached to the chassis

• Steel beams added if reinforcement is required

• Cranes used where site access is restricted

5. Transportation Day

• Movement often restricted to daylight hours

• Police or traffic officers may escort oversized loads

• Speed is kept deliberately low to protect the structure

• Transport may be postponed in high winds or severe weather

6. Arrival, Siting & Installation

Base Preparation

• We recommend strip foundations or a concrete pad prepared in advance

Positioning

• Home aligned precisely

• Home jacked and levelled using adjustable supports

Twin-Unit Homes

• Sections joined and sealed

• Roof ridge installed

• External joints weatherproofed

7. Utility Reconnection & Compliance

• Gas reconnected by Gas Safe registered engineer

• Electrical reconnection tested and certified

• Water and drainage connected and checked

• Skirting, steps, and access points reinstalled

8. Final Checks & Handover

Before occupation:

• Level and stability inspection

• Utility safety certification

• Site owner sign-off

• Snagging issues resolved

Once complete, the home is ready for occupation.

Key Points

• Park home transport is strictly regulated

• Road movements require permits and escorts

• Structural surveys are critical for older homes

• A2B is an experienced, insured UK park home transport specialists