Vehicles, Driveways & Parking Spaces

Vehicles, Driveways & Parking Spaces Inventory Guide for Homeowners

Driveways, parking spaces, and carports are essential components of the home, often containing valuable vehicles, trailers, and equipment. Of course many of the things found here can also be found in our articles on garages, tools and more. In terms of these spaces, we are going to focus on the larger items - primarily vehicles, trailers, equipment, and storage items - and assume that most of the tools and spare parts are stored elsewhere.

This guide will help with documenting these larger items during an insurance Claim or for a construction project so all belongings are properly accounted for.

Types of Driveways & Parking Spaces

Garage Driveway: A driveway leading to an attached garage is commonly considered part of your Primary Dwelling coverage and provides easy access and additional parking space. This area is often used for vehicle maintenance, washing, and other outdoor activities.

Private Driveway: A personal driveway leading to the home, often used for vehicle parking and access to garages or carports and travel across larger properties. These areas can also serve as storage spots for trailers, boats, and other equipment and usually are considered Secondary Structures in your insurance Policy.

Carport: A semi-covered parking space that provides shelter for vehicles from the elements. Carports can be standalone structures, temporary kits or permanently attached to the home, offering convenient parking and storage options.

Parking Pad: A designated space, often paved, for parking vehicles, RVs, or trailers. These pads can be located adjacent to the driveway or in other convenient locations on the property.

Vehicles

Keep in mind that most of these should carry their own insurance policies, though in some cases they can be covered under your homeowner’s policy through additional endorsements.

  • All-terrain vehicle (ATV)

  • Boat

  • Camper van

  • Classic car

  • Golf cart

  • Jet ski

  • Motorcycle

  • Recreational vehicle (RV)

  • Scooter

  • Utility vehicle (UTV)

Trailers & Equipment

  • ATV trailer

  • Boat trailer

  • Cargo trailer

  • Car hauler trailer

  • Dump trailer

  • Enclosed trailer

  • Equipment trailer

  • Flatbed trailer

  • Horse trailer

  • Jet ski trailer

  • Kayak trailer

  • Lawn care trailer

  • Motorcycle trailer

  • RV tow dolly

  • Snowmobile trailer

  • Utility trailer

  • Wheel chock

  • Winch

  • Trailer dolly

  • Bike rack trailer

Garbage & Recycling

  • Garbage can / bin

  • Recycling can / bin

  • Yard waste can / bin

Carports

  • Carport canopy

  • Carport lights

  • Carport storage cabinets

  • Gravel floor

  • Metal carport frame

  • Snow roof rake

  • Sunshade

Storage

  • Bike rack

  • Car cover

  • Car jack

  • Charging station (EV)

  • Emergency roadside kit

  • Floor jack

  • Fuel canister

  • Oil storage cabinet

  • Portable Air Compressor

  • Tire storage rack

  • Tool chest

  • Tow straps

  • Vehicle ramps

  • Wheel chocks

Wrap-Up

Though not nearly as dense as most of the other articles, this guide provides homeowners with a structured approach to documenting the contents of their vehicles, trailers, and equipment stored in driveways, carports, and parking spaces. As always, a detailed inventory ensures that all valuable items are accounted for during insurance claims or renovations, protecting your investments and ensuring a smooth recovery process.