Mobile Habitation Safety Checks
Complete peace of mind before touring Scotland. Martin & Stevie perform a rigorous 2-hour doorstep inspection covering gas pressure decay, electrical safety, water systems, appliances, and bodywork seals right on your driveway.
Gas Decay Test
We check your camper van's gas lines to perform a pressure decay test, catching subtle leaks before they become hazards.
- Pressure drop testing
- Regulator & date-stamped hose check
- Flame failure device verification
12V & 230V Electrical Safety
Full testing of both 12V DC leisure circuits and 230V AC mains hookups to protect your leisure battery, electronics, and passengers.
- RCD & breaker trip speed tests
- Socket polarity & earth bonding
- Leisure battery state of health check
Water & Appliance Audit
Operational check of interior utilities including fresh/waste water pumps, taps, fridge cooling efficiency, diesel heater shut-offs, and alarm sensors.
- Fresh & waste water leak tests and cleaning
- Refrigerator function check
- CO & smoke detector operational test if installed
What Is Included In Your Habitation Check?
Here is the full breakdown of everything Martin & Stevie inspect during your doorstep visit. You receive an official written Habitation Safety Certificate upon completion.
Gas System
- Gas line decay test
- High-pressure hose date-stamp & condition check
- Gas regulator operation & age inspection
- Hob & burner flame failure device (FFD) test
- Gas locker ventilation & drop-vent check
- Pipework security & copper line isolation valves
12V DC Electrics
- Leisure battery state of health & voltage drop test
- DC-DC alternator charging check
- Solar panel output & MPPT controller audit
- 12V fuse box rating, wiring & busbar security
- Interior LED lighting, USB ports & 12V sockets
- Control panel / battery monitor calibration
230V Mains Electrics
- RCD breaker test button & trip speed test
- Mains inlet socket condition & earthing bond
- 230V socket polarity & earth continuity checks
- 230V mains battery charger operational test
- Inverter transfer switch & earth bond verification
Water & Plumbing
- Submersible or pressure water pump flow test
- Freshwater tank cleaning
- Sink tap microswitch & cartridge leak check
- Waste water drain lines, traps & underside routing
- Water heater (if fitted) pressure & burn test
Heating & Life Safety
- Diesel night heater start-up, ducting & shut-off test
- Fridge cooling efficiency test
- Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm expiry & test button
- Smoke alarm battery & operational verification
- Fire extinguisher gauge pressure & expiry check
Seals, Roof & Hardware
- Pop-top roof canvas, straps & seal inspection
- Window, skylight & side glass seal integrity check
- Furniture locker hinges, push-button latches & drawers
- Rock and roll, Titan, RiB bed mechanism locking security
- Sliding door & tailgate seal condition
Habitation Certificate Provided
Upon completing your 2-hour doorstep check, Martin or Stevie provides a written Habitation Safety Certificate detailing all test results, and battery health logs for your records.