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Mattmcd
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# Posted: 17 Feb 2020 05:20pm
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I am new here. I’m looking to build a cabin as a weekend getaway for my family. I have a budget of 104k. Located in Ontario.
44k has already been spent on land. I stupidly misread the zoning code for the property, and need to build a dwelling that is 1000 sq ft. Which is a little bigger then I had planned. I also need a septic system installed and well. I haven’t got quotes yet but based on research it seems as though I am looking at 30k. Which leaves me 30k for the cabin.
Before realizing the sq. Footage requirement I was set to build something like the Steve Maxwell cabin. My fiancé is really into a frames. I don’t have a strong preference just yet but I do what to do whatever will be the most cost effective.
Which brings me to my question - doing all the labour myself, is 30k enough to build a cabin of this size ? I don’t have experience with any of this kind of stuff. I have built furniture but that’s it. But I do have a lot of determination to learn and willingness to commit time to building it.
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Just
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# Posted: 17 Feb 2020 07:24pm
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Read Bush bunkys thread he is just trying to finish a 1000 sq. In ont.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 06:47am
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The well, septic and possibly engineered plans are to bug of an unknown to tell.
Don't forget if they want a well/septic there going to want a full bath, kitchen, well pump and other things.
I would not fail to read other requirements and make sure you ask questions.
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Princelake
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 06:58am
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A finished 1000sqft cabin in Ontario for $30k im going to have to say a hard NO. The only way possible is cutting down trees and milling your own lumber. Buying used windows and doors off a classifieds. And good luck getting any of that to pass an inspection. I'm in Ontario and I'm building a 16x24 and to get it weather tight with roof, windows, and siding I'll be 10k and easy another 10k doing the inside once I buy insulation, wall finishes,etc.
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Mattmcd
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 07:39am - Edited by: Mattmcd
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Thank you Princelake. I guess a better way to ask would be if that’s enough to get me a weather tight shell that passes building codes? And then finish the internals over a few years.
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hunt_camper
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 09:21am - Edited by: hunt_camper
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Curious...where abouts did you find land?
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Irrigation Guy
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 11:54am
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I have no idea on the permitting process in Canada but is there a time frame in which you need to finish to project and close the permit? Can you renew the permit to buy you some time to complete as money allows?
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LoonWhisperer
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 01:53pm - Edited by: LoonWhisperer
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Hey Matt, we feel your pain. Today we found out that in our location in Ontario we are required to go 860 sq ft.
So with that in mind our plan is to complete the build in phases as the budget does not allow for a turn key build from the get go. Just for reference check out this link where the costs are broken down:
Everyday Weekender
It is actually the plan we may go with (after some tweaks) Best of luck!
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Princelake
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# Posted: 18 Feb 2020 07:52pm
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I'm going to say you should be able to get a weather tight cabin built for 30k. You'll probably have to cut some costs and not go with anything fancy. You'll have to pick things like basic 4/12 trusses and go with galvanized roofing or even shingles, basic man doors, no patio doors, in stock windows to keep costs down. Tip check with building stores to see what kind of deal you can get on wrong ordered windows and such. What type of foundation were you planning on going with?
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Brettny
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2020 07:14am
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You really should find out what things need to meet code. Windows, doors or even the roofing. From there you can really figure out what materials you can use.
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mjrtom7
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# Posted: 2 Mar 2020 07:31am
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As Brettny states, do a little more homework researching codes, costs, and municipality requirements. Trying to lay the track as the train roars along behind you could lead to some very costly mistakes.
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znhouse
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# Posted: 3 Mar 2020 03:27am
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Make a list would help a lot. It's always a enormous project.
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