Deck & Veranda Types
The big question is whether your home moves. A home on wheels needs a deck that folds up or detaches; a sited home can have a generous fixed or wrap-around veranda. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.
Deck options
Fold-Down / Hinged Deck
A deck hinged to the side of the home that folds up flat against the wall for travel and drops down to use on site. The classic answer for a home on wheels.
Advantages
- Folds away for travel
- No separate structure to store
- Doubles as a wall/weather cover when up
- Quick to deploy
Trade-offs
- Hinges and supports add weight
- Size limited by wall height
- Mechanism to maintain
Indicative pricing
Detachable / Modular Deck
A freestanding deck in sections that bolt together on site and come apart to transport separately or leave behind. Lets you have a big deck without towing it.
Advantages
- Can be large — not limited by the home
- Travels separately or stays put
- Build up in modules over time
- Keeps deck weight off the trailer
Trade-offs
- Assembly each move
- Somewhere to carry or store it
- More setup time
Indicative pricing
Fixed / Permanent Deck
A built-in-place deck for a tiny home that stays put. The sturdiest and most generous option, ideal if your home is sited long-term and not regularly moved.
Advantages
- Most solid and spacious
- No setup ever
- Can wrap around the home
- Adds real outdoor living
Trade-offs
- Not for a home that moves
- May need council/site approval
- Largest cost
Indicative pricing
Wrap-Around Veranda
A deck that runs along two or more sides of the home, giving sun and shade options through the day and a sheltered path between entries. Generous but heavier and larger.
Advantages
- Sun or shade any time of day
- Sheltered walkway around the home
- Big entertaining space
- Looks impressive
Trade-offs
- Largest footprint and cost
- Heavy — usually a fixed/sited home
- Needs the land around the home
Indicative pricing