FAQ:
Your new cabin view is just a few answers away.
// HOW MUCH?
PICK YOUR LAYOUT.
Base Price includes 100% completed, factory built cabin, ready to bolt down to your site-built foundation, connect to utilities and use that day.
The “Agate Pass,” studio / Standard Finishes: $240k
The “Olympic Peninsula,” 1 bedroom / Standard Finishes: $340k
The “O Spa” luxury bath retreat / Standard Finishes: $275k
The “Dry Sauna,” seats 6-8 / inquire for pricing
The “Retreat Sauna,” seats 12+ / inquire for pricing
*Price includes a $5,000 deliver allowance for trucking to most locations in WA **Prices do not include any applicable State or Local sales tax.
// DO YOU TAKE A DEPOSIT?
SURE DO.
Since we purchase materials specific for YOUR cabin, we require an initial deposit and progress payments.
To secure a production slot: 10% deposit
Pre- production: 40% additional payment (30 days before production)
Mid production: 40% additional payment (due 30 days before completion)
Final Payment: 10% upon completion (prior to shipment)
// HOW BIG ARE TIETON CABINS? TRAVEL SIZED.
Our cabins are shipped fully assembled via truck, dropped off, bolted down very simply, and are ready to use the same day they arrive on your site.
The overall footprint of our cabins is 14’ x 30’; we currently have three models that are all based on the same footprint and shell.
Covered porches on each end are ~ 4’ deep
// ARE TIETON CABINS CONDITIONED? YES.
Heat and A/C are provided by an electric heat pump system with no separate outdoor unit—efficient, compact AND super quiet!
An integrated energy efficient HRV system maintains indoor air quality.
// WHY CLT (Cross Laminated Timber)? IT’S BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG.
Fit, finish, durability, structure, and energy performance are commensurate with quality custom home building.
Four cross laminated timber (CLT) panels comprise the entire wood structure. CLT is not only beautiful, but sustainable and strong—more fire and weather resistant than most commonly used building materials.
// WHERE CAN I EXPERIENCE A TIETON CABIN?
IN TIETON, WA.
Our very first cabin is just blocks from our factory and nearly ready for visitors! Please contact us to set up a tour!
// CAN I TOUR THE TIETON CABIN COMPANY FACTORY?
YES!
We’d love to show you our operation! Call us to make an appointment to visit our factory in the Mighty Tieton Warehouse.
// WILL I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
IT DEPENDS ON YOUR JURSIDICTION.
We should talk about this, but first know the following:
Tieton Cabins are built to IBC (International Building Code) Standards and will likely meet or exceed most jurisdictions’ building code requirements.
Our robust CLT and steel structural system is designed to meet the most stringent earthquake requirements and is adaptable to meet most site soil, topography, or snow load conditions.
Washington State building and energy code requirements are some of the most stringent in the nation, and we are getting Tieton Cabins universally pre-approved for all building and energy code requirements in Washington State jurisdictions. Next up, we’ll do the same for Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and California. If your dream is beyond these states, give us a call—we’d love to hear about it!
// WILL I NEED A PLANNING/ZONING PERMIT?
IT DEPENDS.
Most communities have regulations governing things like setbacks from property lines, height limits, lot coverage, etc.
Our cabins are small, so in most cases you should be able to fit one (or more) on your site.
Ask your community planning department what needs to be considered, or give us a ring, we can probably point you in the right direction.
// WILL I NEED A FOUNDATION?
LIKELY. IT DEPENDS ON YOUR SITE CONDITIONS.
Let’s talk about that together, but here are a few considerations:
Site specific foundation engineering is not included in the cabin price, but likely in the range of $1,500—$5,000, depending on your site.
The cabins generally require a very simple and cost effective set of four site built concrete pad footings, each ~4’ x 4’ x 12”
// WHAT ABOUT UTILITY HOOKUPS?
YEP.
Our cabins are designed ready to easily connect to most standard city utilities such as: Electricity, Water, Sewer, & Internet.
We have a site utility prep requirements checklist, so you can be ready to enjoy your cabin within hours of receiving it.
Similar connectivity to private wells, on-site septic systems, solar panels, and generators works as well. We just need to know what you will be connected too, so we provide you with the right “dongles!”
We can accommodate Solar panel grid back feeding and net metering.
We are working toward offering full “off-grid readiness” as an option, allowing your cabin to connect directly to fixed or EV vehicle batteries, solar panels or wind power. We can even recommend a high-quality scent free waterless toilet option! If these items are of interest to you, please contact us to discuss the specific needs of your project.
// CAN I ADD A GAS FIREPLACE OR STOVE, OR GAS APPLIANCES?
NOPE.
For a lot of complex building science, practicality, and environmental reasons, we have decided to not to offer these options.
However, if an outdoor fire feature is practical and permissible where your cabin will be located, we can ship a modern, raw steel fire pit (designed and made by some friends of ours to compliment our design!) with your cabin.
// DO YOU HANDLE THE DELIVERY?
WE WORK TOGETHER.
A $5,000 delivery allowance is included in the Base Price of the cabin. This allowance should cover the trucking costs to ship a cabin to most locations in WA State. More remote locales will require us to work together to figure it out.
// HOW DO I GET MY CABIN OFF THE TRUCK ONTO THE FOUNDATION?
WITH EASE.
We have designed our cabins with some key structural anchor points that easily connect to a crane or industry standard house moving dollies. Give us a call and we can walk you through it, and help you find resources in your area.
// CAN I CUSTOMIZE MY CABIN?
YES AND NO.
At this time we are not offering any custom configurations or alternate finishes to our three base models.
However, we have pre planned for the following additional factory integrated appliances, accessories, and equipment, and are happy to discuss further details with you directly:
// YOU’VE GOT OPTIONS.
Available additional appliances:
Dishwasher
Two burner induction cooktop
Under cabinet drawer microwave or speed oven
Larger refrigerator/freezer
Sink/food waste disposal
Laundry washer/dryer units
Available additional accessories:
Outdoor shower (cold & HOT water of course!)
Locking safety grating (bear proof your cabin!)
Folding deck/safety grating
(bear proof and adds a 10x10 deck area to your cabin)Steel connector brackets to integrate with Renson or Hanso type patio covers.
Steel post foundation connection extensions for sloped sites
Upper cabinets for kitchen area
Available additional equipment:
Generator or battery connection and control readiness for off grid hookup.
Solar panel connection and control readiness.
// CAN I CONNECT TWO CABINS?
NOT CURRENTLY.
However, multiple cabin units can easily be placed closely adjacent with a custom site built deck or roof cover between them (consider Renson Outdoor Systems for a quality pre-fabricated option).
The Time it Takes
// HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?
NOT TOO LONG.
Drop us a line and we will let you know what the wait looks like. Currently we are finishing Cabin 01, 02, 03 and 04. Given what we know now, you could have your head in this cabin bed Winter 2024 if you act fast! Regardless of your timeframe, let’s get you on the production schedule.