Protecting Your Park Home From Storms

Protecting your park home from storms is about more than just battening things down — it’s about safeguarding your property, your possessions, and your peace of mind. In a severe storm, the risks can include wind-driven rain, flying debris, uplift of roofing, and damage to windows or cladding. Taking preventative and responsive actions can reduce damage and speed up recovery.

When you are proactive in preparing for adverse weather, you can usually significantly reduce the chances of damage. The following steps are included here to help you protect your park home and know what to do after a storm passes.

  1. Secure loose fittings, furniture, and accessories
    Loose items like garden chairs, pots, parasols or storage boxes can become dangerous in high winds. Anchor heavy items or store them inside. Detach or securely fasten aerials, satellite dishes, and external lighting fixtures wherever possible.
  2. Roof, gutter and drainage checks
    Inspect roofing for loose or damaged tiles, gaps around flashings, or cracked sealant before storms arrive. Ensure gutters, downpipes and drains are clear so rainwater can flow freely away from your home. Blocked gutters can lead to water ingress — one of the most common and costly issues caused by storm damage. Water seeping behind walls or under cladding can result in damp, mould and long-term structural decay.
  3. Trim trees and remove high-risk branches
    Cut back branches that overhang your roof, walls or windows. Dead or weak limbs can snap in high winds and cause structural harm or break windows.
  4. Inspect seals around windows, doors and external joints
    Over time, sealants can shrink or crack, allowing rain to penetrate. Replace or top up exterior-grade silicone sealants or weatherstripping as needed to keep your home watertight.
  5. Strengthen decking, skirting, canopies and external structures
    Check that posts, railings, panels and skirting are securely fixed. Use galvanised or corrosion-resistant fixings and reinforce weak or exposed structures before winter.
  6. After the storm: inspect and document damage
    Always put your safety first. Only inspect your property once winds have completely died down and it’s safe to do so. Avoid standing water, damaged power lines or unstable surfaces.

Walk around your home carefully and look for: cracks, displaced tiles, lifted cladding, loose panels, water stains or damp patches. Take clear photographs of any damage from several angles and make written notes — this evidence is extremely useful if you need to make a claim on your park home insurance. For more information on making a claim, visit Tips When Making a Park Home Insurance Claim here: https://www.parkhomeassist.co.uk/tips-when-making-a-park-home-insurance-claim

  1. Be alert to water ingress and hidden damage
    Water may enter unseen areas such as under floors or within wall cavities, leading to rot, mould or electrical faults. Early detection and drying are essential to prevent long-term deterioration.
  2. Prioritise safety and call professionals if you’re unsure
    Do not attempt to climb onto roofs or carry out dangerous repairs yourself. Contact qualified professionals for structural or electrical issues. If you’re uncertain whether repairs are safe or covered, speak to your insurer.

Contact Park Home Assist if you’re insured with us. If your policy includes storm cover, contact us straight away for guidance and next steps. Our experienced and award-winning team can advise you, arrange approved repairers, and help ensure your claim is processed smoothly.

You can telephone our dedicated claims team at Davies Group on 0344 856 3810. They can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. More information on making a claim is available here: https://www.parkhomeassist.co.uk/park-home-insurance/making-a-claim

You can also find more information about keeping your home in good repair in Park Home Assist’s park home maintenance tips and news section.

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This is a marketing article from Park Home Assist, multi award-winning providers of park home insurance, mobile home insurance, insurance for static caravans,  insurance for holiday homes and holiday lodges, as well as boat insurance and touring caravan insurance. If you have any questions about your insurance, then please call our office on 01604 946 796 and one of our insurance advisers will be happy to help.

Published – 31/10/25