Frequently Asked Questions about a Floating Homes Houseboat
Where can a Floating Homes Houseboat be located?
- You usually need the water depth on the mooring to be a minimum of 1.2 metres. Depending upon its weight the draft is usually between one and two metres.
- It may be possible to put one on a tidal mooring.
- On some mooring planning permission is required.
- Many of the moorings on British Waterways canals have strict regulations.
- The Norfolk Broads has generally deep water so is a great option.
- A location such as Chelsea Embankment is not an option because the hulls are constantly worn away by the tides.
- On the non tidal Thames is usually a better option.
How long will a Floating Homes Houseboat last?
- Unlike a steel hull a reinforced concrete hull has the same lifespan as a house - a lifetime.
- The hull (not the structure built on top) comes with a 10 year guarantee.
Can I have any design on top of a Floating Homes concrete hull?
- Yes, the design can be as varied as planning permission and building regulations will allow.
- When a design is decided upon the architects in Holland plan any need for ballast (for instance if all the heavy items are on one side of the hull)
How is a Houseboat affected by Building Regulations?
- This varies depending on the mooring location. Some locations are subject to planning permission, whilst others are only subject to building regs, and vice versa.
Any other questions?
- Call 07970 26 25 05 to discuss.