Details of my build costs below. Interested in seeing other’s price breakdowns? Take a look at:
– The Tiny Okanagan’s Running Total page
– The Budget page at Laura’s Blog
– More coming if and when I find them…
Bought and paid for:
| Item | Cost | From | Notes | Pricey Option | Notes | Budget Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door | $50 | Craigslist | Standard size Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Full-Lite door | $1,000+ | Same door new | $50 | Nothing cheaper I could find |
| Total: | $50 | $1000 | $50 | ||||
Expected costs:
| Item | Cost | From | Notes | Pricey Option | Notes | Budget Option | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls | $4370 | Talking with several SIP suppliers. Will do post on decision making factors when I pick! | Using SIPs for both thermal efficiency and time savings during the build. | $10,000 | Would love Eco-Panels if I could afford them… More eco-friendly materials and better insulation. | $2667 | Cheapest quote for SIPs I’ve gotten so far. Would have to cut my own window openings, roof angles, etc. |
| Windows | $1323 | Jeld-Wen | Vinyl windows with tempered glass for transport. U-factor = 0.33. Will be using a DIY interior plexiglas panel to cover windows in winter for additional insulation. | $3000+ | Prices go up quickly for triple glazing, wood cladding, etc. | $300 | Used aluminum frame double glazed windows found on craigslist. |
| Trailer | $4390 | Iron Eagle | 20′ tiny house trailer with galvanized bottom pan, fender flashing, and leveling jacks. | $6000+ | Looked into getting custom trailer made for my build, gets pricey… | $1000 | 20′ flatbed trailer off craigslist. Would have lost over a foot in height because the deck is over the fenders. |
| Total: | $10,083 | $19,000 | $3967 | ||||
The road to nowhere... 