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Subject Topic: Dismantle and reassemble? Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonFatboy1975
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Hi, might be a daft question but need to know -
I have been thinking about buying a second hand static to put in my back garden as an extra space. It feels like a practical and less costly idea rather than having something built and they look smart. However I live in a terrace house with a narrow back lane access. I have looked to see if having a crane lift it over the house is an option, it is but can't say I'm keen. For transportation and locating it where I want to, would it be possible to dismantle the static and reassemble it in my garden. As they are a prefabricated housing as such would this work and do people do this?. Many thanks.


PersonColin21
08/8/2023 at 9:41am
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Because of the way caravans are constructed I would think it was near impossible to dismantle one and rebuild it. They are not designed to come apart. Even if it was possible, it would be quite uneconomic to do it as the cost of doing so would probably far outweigh the cost of buying another one. Particularly a second-hand one. Unsited second-hand statics are practically worthless and can be picked up for next to nothing, but taking one apart and reconstructing it elsewhere would probably cost nearly as much as buying a new one.

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Person22seaside
08/8/2023 at 2:03pm
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You may be overlooking that fact that each static/mobile home, sits on a metal chassis, which is pretty much the same width as the home (or each half, if you purchase a twin unit) and dismantling that would be a whole different matter, let alone welding it back together again.


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Thanks for replies. Doesn't sound practical to dismantle and reassemble. Do any of you have any knowledge of anyone craning a static over a house or is that very rare.


PersonColin21
08/8/2023 at 10:25pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fatboy1975 on 08/8/2023
Thanks for replies. Doesn't sound practical to dismantle and reassemble. Do any of you have any knowledge of anyone craning a static over a house or is that very rare.


No it certainly isn't really practical to dismantle a static and reassemble it, you would almost certainly destroy much of it in the process. However, I have certainly heard of statics, boats, and all sorts of things of that size being craned over buildings such as houses. How much it would cost however, I have no idea so you would have to do some research through crane companies. One thing you would certainly have to consider before doing anything, if you haven't already done so, is planning permission.


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Person22seaside
08/8/2023 at 10:41pm
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The question has come up on this forum before, including a post before yours ("static in my back garden..") -but nobody came back to talk through their experience, or even if it happened.
I would think that it is a pretty rare event for an individual to arrange, as the type of crane capable of lifting a static over a house will involve road closures and traffic diversions.
Unless you can arrange a single company for transporting the static and craning it over the house, you'll have to co-ordinate the transport (usually a low-loader) arrival with the crane - a static is not something that can be usually be parked in the road for a while.
Best to start using Mr Google to research - some static dealers may be able to give you advice on both transport and crane companies.
Certainly craning a static caravan does get done quite a lot, but this is on caravan parks rather than residential streets, but specialist companies should be able to give you enough information for you to make a decision.
Good luck - and Please come back in due course and tell us how you get on, s it will be useful for the net person considering something similar.


Persontango55
09/8/2023 at 10:59am
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I would have thought that some kind of planning permission from the council would be required first especially if the location is in a residential area which it sounds like. A static caravan is a large structure to install in a garden so if it has to be legally removed then it could be double the cost of cranes involved etc.


PersonFatboy1975
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Thanks for replies. I have done a little bit of research previously but not really got anywhere. It's nice to get feedback from real people and those with experience and knowledge. Whatever I find out and end up doing I will update and post. I can see from other threads it's quite frustrating that people ask for advice, it goes back and forward but then nobody updates on the outcome. Thanks again.


PersonFiona W
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Basically you’re looking to build a detached extension with kitchen & bathroom, electricity & mains water, a sewer and drainage for grey water. First step: draw as good a plan as you can & arrange a meeting with a town planner at your local council.
It will need planning permission unless it’s smaller than a certain % of your house ground floor area. Even if it’s permitted development, you’re best being able to write them a letter confirming that meeting where by Mr X said that you didn’t need permission (we did this for a conservatory). Getting permission includes informing the neighbours, who may object though the council may not be swayed by that. It’ll probably need a building warrant for the sewer connection back to your house, that’ll have to be tested & signed off.
There’s more to this than craning a static over the roof. You do that without the right paperwork & you’ll be craning it back out again.


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10/8/2023 at 12:28pm
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I imagine the insurance costs for doing such a job would be on the steep side.



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