Can I build the house myself, or will I need to call in a handyman or builder?

 

You need to assess your handyman skills and availability of the needed tools (link to tools). Technically, the assembly is not too difficult. Little timber sawing is required as almost everything is pre-cut and mostly pre-drilled. A two-man team build is always easier and faster.

​

Usually, you do not need a licensed builder to assemble the cabin. However, most handymen, carpenters and landscapers are quite capable to undertaking the job. We can assist you in finding a suitable assembly team is some locations.

​
 

Do I require council approval for my SelectHaus Cabin?

 

View approval details here

​
 

What will it cost for a SelectHaus cabin to be built by a somebody else?

 

We can’t answer this directly, as only the party quoting for building can do this. Also, there are several variables that will affect the pricing, including:

• How difficult is the site to reach from where the cabin was delivered?

• How far will the builder need to travel every day?

• Licensed builders will tend to be more expensive than unlicensed handymen.

• Is the site flat or sloping and what kind of foundations are needed?

• Size of build – which model cabin is being built?

• Are you specifying a deck to be built as well?

• Any other accessories needed, such as electricity, air conditioning, which requires an electrician, or a bathroom pod which requires plumbing work.

• What painting is required?

 

However, as a general indication, a smaller model up to 10m2 can be built in the range of $1,600-$3,000. A larger 20m2 model can cost in the range of $8,000 to $10,000 or more to build, depending on your needs and specifics. 

 

 

If building myself, what tools will I need?

 

View all the tools you need here

 

​

How long will a Select Haus cabin build take?

 

This varies depending on many factors. For example - how competent and/or fast are your builders and how difficult is your site?

​

A competent builder will take 1-2 days to build a smaller 10m2 cabin. More time is needed for building a sub-frame and foundations if needed, as well as painting.

​

A larger model up to 20m2 can take up to 10 days to build. A second pair of hands can reduce this substantially, as will availability of some equipment like a nail gunand compressor. You will need to plan time in addition for painting. 

 

​

What foundations will I need?

View foundation details here

 

​

Do I need to paint my SelectHaus cabin?

​

Viewing painting details here

 

​

What other advice to give builders building a SelectHaus cabin for the first time?

View building advice here

 

​

With any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We will always be glad to assist you!