Damp, damaged and old caravans bought

We buy caravans other buyers turn away

Damp is the most common reason caravans are hard to sell. Private buyers walk away as soon as they see a damp meter reading, and many dealers won’t take damp caravans in part-exchange at all. The same goes for older caravans and anything with damage.

At Aki Caravan Buyers, we buy them anyway. We price the problem in honestly, collect the caravan for free, and handle the repairs ourselves. You don’t need to fix, clean or empty anything first.

Problems we buy caravans with

Problem	Do we buy it?
High damp readings	Yes
Soft floors or spongy walls	Yes
Delamination or bubbling panels	Yes
Leaking roof lights or windows	Yes
Accident or storm damage	Yes
Failed or overdue habitation check	Yes
Broken appliances (fridge, heater, water pump)	Yes
No paperwork	Usually, after an ownership check
Very old caravans	Yes, if they can be moved safely

Is it worth repairing damp before selling?

In most cases, no. Damp repairs mean stripping out walls or floors, and professional work often costs more than the extra value it adds. DIY repairs can make things worse if the leak isn’t found and sealed first. If you do want a repair quote, use a workshop in the Approved Workshop Scheme or one approved by the NCC.

Selling as seen is usually the better deal: you get a fair price now, with no repair bills and no risk. Our full guide to selling a damp caravan explains the options in more detail.

How to get a price for a damp or damaged caravan

1. Fill in the quick form on this page, choosing “Damaged / project” for condition if that fits.
2. Send photos on WhatsApp: the outside, the inside, and close-ups of any damp or damage.
3. Tell us what you know: damp readings, where the leaks are, and how it happened.
4. Get an honest offer, usually the same day, with no obligation.

The more you tell us up front, the more accurate the offer, and the less chance of surprises on collection day.

Old caravans welcome

Got a caravan from the 1990s or 2000s that’s been sitting on the drive for years? We still want to hear about it. Older caravans can be worth more than you’d think for parts, repairs or renovation. If it can be moved safely, we’ll make you an offer.

Selling a motorhome or campervan with problems? We buy those as seen too. See sell my motorhome and sell my campervan.