Understanding the Full Costs of Your CABN Home: What to Expect

At CABN, we pride ourselves on delivering high-performance, sustainable home kits that can be assembled quickly and efficiently. However, we understand that building a home is a significant investment, and it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of the total costs involved in bringing your dream home to life. Our home kits provide an excellent foundation, but there are additional considerations that clients need to plan for. In this blog post, we’ll outline these costs to help manage expectations and ensure transparency.

CABN Home Kits: The Starting Point

Our home kits are designed to be a cost-effective and sustainable solution, representing approximately 35% of the total cost of the home. This percentage can vary depending on your location and local market conditions. While our kits include the structural components necessary to build a CABN home, they do not include interior finishing or assembly.

Additional Costs to Consider

Building a CABN home involves several other expenses beyond the cost of the home kit. Here’s a comprehensive list of additional costs to plan for:

Land Preparation and Site Work:

• Clearing the site of trees, rocks, or debris.
• Grading the land, if required to ensure it’s level and suitable for construction.

Foundation and Utilities:

• Installing a foundation, which could include a concrete slab, crawl space, or full basement. We recommend helical piles as a starting point, but the goals for your home or land conditions may dictate a different structure.
• Connecting to water, sewer, and electrical utilities (or installing off-grid systems like solar panels or septic systems).

Permitting and Surveys:

• Obtaining the necessary building permits.
• Hiring professionals for land surveys or environmental assessments, if required.

Assembly of the CABN Unit

• The CABN home kit does not include assembly. You can choose to:
  • Work with a local builder to assemble your home.
  • Engage CABN Install (location dependent) for professional assembly and installation services.
• Rental of a crane and any machinery required, as well as operations of the machinery.
• Preparing for the offload of the CABN shipment to a staging area on your property.
• Assembling the CABN unit, which includes the management of the panels, installation of fasteners, and installation of windows and doors.

Interior Finishing:

• Flooring, cabinetry, appliances, and paint.
• Plumbing fixtures and electrical installations.
• Insulation, if upgrades are needed.

Upgrades:

• Customizations to the standard kit design.
• Enhanced materials or technology, such as recycled composite siding or option selections with windows and doors.

Waste Management:

• Disposal of construction waste and debris.

Landscaping and Exterior Work:

• Driveways, patios, decks, or pathways.
• Landscaping or fencing around your property.

Why Planning Matters

Understanding these additional costs is vital to avoid unexpected surprises during your home-building journey. While CABN provides an essential piece of the puzzle, the overall cost will depend on your choices, local labor rates, and specific site conditions. We recommend creating a detailed budget and working closely with your local builder or our team to plan every aspect of your project.

How CABN Can Help

At CABN, we’re here to guide you through the process. Whether you’re sourcing local builders or considering CABN Install for assembly, we aim to make your experience as seamless as possible. We’re also happy to provide recommendations for builder partners in your area, if available.

Transparency for Peace of Mind

Building your CABN home is an exciting endeavour, and transparency is key to ensuring it’s a rewarding one. By understanding the full scope of costs and responsibilities upfront, you’ll be better prepared to bring your sustainable dream home to life. If you have any questions or need assistance in planning your project, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Let’s work together to create a home that’s not only beautiful and sustainable but also aligned with your vision and budget.