How much does a TINY HOUSE COST TO BUILD in 2021? Cost Breakdown

[@ShopNation]

I'm tired just thinking about the work, long hours, camera setups, edits, planning, keeping channel alive, and occasionally seeing your family. You da man, great job dude!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot man! Definitely been a ton of work but it's really exciting seeing it getting closer and closer to being finished!

[@jimfeaster4837]

I hope you keep going !

[@Cliffepoos]

I never understand people who whinge about someone else getting a good. or free, deal from others. Good luck to you I say. You make enjoyable video's which I like to watch, so good luck to you.

[@rezzbuilds8343]

Because people are jealous losers

[@db0nn3r]

Dude. Thanks for sharing the costs. The main reason I stray from channels is their aversion to sharing financials.

[@Coogfan1996]

Man I gotta say, I have been so impressed in the quality of footage and building you deliver. It's a HUGE deal to build a house AND record the process. Your voice overs are always superb and it's just 10/10 all the way around. Always liking your videos for the algorithm and I can wait to see the rest. Mad respect for being very honest about the pricing.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot, really appreciate it! I put in a LOT of work on these videos and I’m glad the quality I try to achieve comes through. 🤘

[@stalpinho]

Just a little heads-up: The red line under the title in the thumbnail made it look like I already watched this video, so I almost didn't click on it, thinking it is an old video. Thought you might appreciate the feedback. Great video as always!

[@petran_mastoras]

yeah same but to me it worked other way around and i thought "wait dont remember seeing that" and clicked to check if i had

[@craftedworkshop]

Oh good call, hadn’t used that with the text in that location before!

[@mumihp]

True, I was about to ignore it thinking I watched it but then I saw the title thinking, I don't remember watching that.

[@SuperFresh808]

The color is green you guys are color blind lol

[@petran_mastoras]

@@SuperFresh808 he changed it after our comments

[@fiddlebeat]

I’m a carpenter in western Canada. We basically can’t build a custom home for anything less than 500 (cdn) a sqft. It was around 350 just a few years ago. Great breakdown, cool to see the cost of building down in the states!

[@jacobeaton4042]

Even 350 seems way too high even in America we can build (with Canadian imported lumber) it would be like $180-215

[@RedfishInc]

Jeezus tap dancing christ! How can anyone afford to buy a house or even rent an apartment at that rate? We're at around $125 a square foot in my part of the country not including land.

[@jaymoney3095]

@@RedfishInc I live in Toronto and. It’s a mess

[@mmareviewer.2372]

disgusting, truly.

[@jamesnelson5695]

500 for time and material? Or just time?

[@StevenErickson7]

I don't get why people would be upset he gets free stuff. He's worked hard to build up his KZbin channel and now has the reach that attracts companies. Anyone in his position would be using that as a bargaining chip. It's not like he's misinforming viewers that anybody can build that house for $55k.

[@PoisonMonk3y]

Easy, people are jealous.

[@scottperezfox]

Folks feel it's an intellectual mismatch. The content and tone says "I'm an everyman, I'm an amateur, I'm scrappy." But behind the scenes, he's full-time, he's pro, he's well-funded. I'm not saying this about Johnny specifically, but this is the argument for many KZbin channels; there's a betrayal in the brand message. Or, more practically, a person watching it simply might not have access to the tools/materials making it less obtainable/educational.

[@StevenErickson7]

@@scottperezfox He, and other channels, have improved their skills and the success of their channels have allowed them to purchase more equipment.

[@LargerThanCats]

@@scottperezfox Yup, it comes across as disingenuous. Especially since he was given as a rough estimate watching the video, nearly 50k in materials and supplies on top of having cheap labor from professional builders. This other guy thinks people are jealous and some might be but the complaints in my mind come from people who feel mislead in some way.

[@Sebastian-dx2xg]

@@scottperezfox I don’t know how there’s a betrayal in the brand message he’s laying everything out. Plus if people don’t feel that they have the skills or the know how that’s their fault. He’s not going to hold their hand for every little thing. He even said without the sponsorship it would cost about another $30k. People just need to get over it. Now he probably didn’t need to build such an elaborate patio. I thought with all the materials it was overkill. But you adjust.

[@mkushin]

Tip for anyone that may want to buy these plans and build from them: You may still need to hire an architect or engineer to go through them to make sure everything is up to code in your specific jurisdiction. Probably still a cost savings. Also, permit fees vary GREATLY across the country, so take the permit fees with a grain of salt. $500 for the building permit is super reasonable. In CA, that would be probably more like $1500. Loved this series Johnny!

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Here in San Francisco you could pretty much forget it. Everything takes at least 3 years for anything to get done with permits, fees, and of course the NIMBYs. That's before dealing with "inspections", and getting actual work done. This is why roughly 95% of in-law units are "unwarranted" - aka done without permits.

[@db0nn3r]

lol you aren’t kidding about permit fees varying - for just a swimming pool I built this year I’m at over 2k in south Florida.

[@TheTinkeringMachinist]

Try $15k impact fee in Frederick MD to even get permission to start building a house... thats not even the building permits or anything.

[@greggray3756]

I handle public sewer connections for clients in eastern Pa and have seen tap-in “impact fees” range from $2k-$22k. People don’t realize how drastic prices can vary even within a state or county.

[@sherlinebrutus8569]

@@Erik_The_Viking n!!! N b b!! N n

[@NateFastBikes]

Have absolutely loved this series

[@stevenshelby9729]

kind of funny how people will complain that you got stuff for free when that is part of what makes you able to run this channel for people like them to watch for free....

[@OfftoShambala]

My brother always asks me why I care about telling people about the dangers of pharma and doctors, even though he knows they killed our father. And they are continuing to do so… but, then I think of how petty and intellectually lazy people are in general. If they are dumb enough to fall for all that BS… then whatever. I just feel bad for the children who are forced into this stuff.

[@matthysloedolff]

Thank you for making these videos. I have learnt so much by watching this series. I also get excited each time I see a new video in this series pops up. Keep up the great work!

[@timrutlin3606]

Your videos are easy to watch and understand the process. So many ppl don't know what actually goes into a build. I've been in the industry for fourty years and my latest builds have been tiny homes not far from Asheville, I'm located in the nantahala gorge. I'll keep following and am excited to see more content.

[@danervin2530]

Between you and Pneumatic Addict, I love the cost transparency in these types of videos. Keep it up!

[@WildAcresFarms]

Agreed. The transparency is all we want as viewers. Don’t push an impartial review of something you got for free, and no level-headed peson will mind the sponsored products. Hell, we grew up with that on This Old House… and everbody loved Bob Vila. ;-)

[@inspiringbuilds]

Real estate is an investment. Great series and thanks for the transparency. Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@aequitas0118]

Loved watching this series and appreciate your honesty and detail in this video breaking down the costs. Thanks and keep up the great work/content!!!

[@RSLWoodworking]

I give you props for the build as well as your honesty when it comes to what was provided for free. It’s refreshing that someone that received all of those goods for free actually revealed the extent.

[@DIYDREW]

It’s so interesting how mad people get when you are reaping the benefit of your hard work. Also, keep in mind he used HIGH end materials. This could have easily been done for 55 or 60 without some of those higher end choices such as the zip system (though it looks like an awesome system).

[@MarshallLoveday]

To those who rag on Johnny for accepting 'free' work and materials: He's not accepting junk materials. All those used are good or better-than-average quality items. And if YOU had a YT channel, wouldn't you solicit donations on a project like this? Same thing shows like 'This Old House' have been doing for years........ EXCELLENT video series, Johnny!

[@dr.y.joyharris-smith5222]

This was a good breakdown. I have a dream of being able to build something (off grid). This makes it seem achievable. Is there a a .pdf of the itemized costs you present here?

[@JeanSebTr]

The tiny red underline gave me the impression I had already watched that video (look similar to the progress indicator). Glad I gave a second look, I definitely don't want to miss anything from this series 😀

[@c.a.g.1977]

Really awesome series, Johnny! So nice that you could get some sponsors, anyone who thinks otherwise is probably jealous of you!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Don't worry about the haters man! They're just upset they haven't built up a great business like you have 😀

[@BillCheshire_Jr]

Thank you for being transparent on these costs

[@SujMenon]

Good series, Johnny, and thanks for the detailed breakdown. Was useful in understanding where all the monies go. take care.

[@chrischartron1479]

That was a great breakdown of costs. I’m am looking at building a second home on our property too and this video series has been incredibly helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@shellybyrne6817]

This has been a big help at the beginning of my tiny home build

[@WesHicks]

Just wanted to say thank you for making this series and putting it out there! Really helpful content and I always come away feeling like I've learned something. Howdy from Charlotte!

[@rosswheatley1577]

This series has been well done. Good job, johnny

[@mikhailmamontov318]

Huge costs. I wander how did they build New York City with all the bridges, subways, tall skyscrapers in the beginning of last century, did they pay the same prices for labor and materials?

[@annaa5749]

I love the critters section. Thank you for the info and the good laugh! God bless.

[@robcappa]

Mr. Cool is absolutely amazing company to work with. While I’m positive the others are too, Mr Cool is one I’ve used and I love the fact I learned about the, from channels like this.

[@terryharleyrides6109]

It’s simply amazing .....it’s never enough money for people like yourself!!!!!!!!!!

[@foxtrot_deltacrew1130]

Great video here! Insightful, clear and enjoyable to watch. Big thanks!

[@AR-pi1wy]

Nice good break down it will definitely help me budget on my future build.

[@mafr3552]

I am glad you got a lot of sponsors. Its one of the ways that we can watch your videos for free.

[@VOIDVIDS]

Great video! Thanks for also including the prices of the free comp items!

[@verygoodboy2688]

Wow you know I actually thought you'd be pretty well into the 6 figures for this. Makes this look like a really good investment for you and your family. Thanks for sharing johnny.

[@joshacebabik]

Most entertaining thing on youtube. Well done and enjoyable. 2nd most entertaining part is the signature Johnny Brooke breathy laugh. Gotta be a way to trademark that.

[@kimballhansen2629]

Does these costs include labor as well? I need a breakdown of the breakdown 😂😂

[@mumihp]

Really enjoyed this series. Though the process is different in the UK, cost would have been more so good for you, to be able to get sponsors for your build. Thanks for the break down of cost, its always interesting to see different price comparison.

[@Jennifr1966]

From watching some of these videos, I've seen people find repurposed materials. So talking to contractors and asking for any extra materials they plan to scrap. You never know!

[@tiberiusardeljan7138]

You are Awesome, I wish I can have a close friend like you to help out with so many different projects. Great job and very helpful, please keep the videos coming.

[@MichaelFinnell]

Man thank you for the video...I have been wondering about costs as I went along with this journey. Not many people ever talk about costs.

[@fl4trabbit]

Nice breakdown, I'm in the process of pricing out a remodel and man some of these prices are starting to rack up. I'd be interested in what appliances you show in that render, we have a pretty small kitchen area and I'm looking to get the best use of space with a cooktop+wall oven combo that looks decent.

[@emma-eventing]

really enjoying following along with this series!

[@surfmarko]

approximately $130/sq ft is pretty good! Thanks for sharing your actual costs and transparency

[@HappinessHouse]

Very good, thank you your information ❤

[@Conceptsexplainedsimply]

I am so stoked for you to see how much of this stuff was sponsored and given. that's so fucking amazing and I would just be so elated to have that kinda support for a lovely home.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! I really couldn't have afforded to do this project without these sponsors, so it was incredible to have their support.

[@lowkey1391]

How do you learn to build like this? I really want to but my own homestead

[@bigTHOR77]

You should do a vid with Perkins about how to estimate costs on a job like that

[@ELPELONLOKOTE13]

Getting sponsored by all this big companies “Now thats smart”!! Great job man!!👍🏽

[@robertopaolonidrywall4622]

in addition to the costs listed, how many hours did you work? Does the cost include your hours and who helped you?

[@AlvinC-sz3li]

Absolutely no. In a real case, labor cost can be as expensive as $100 per sf.

[@timpgod]

This series is amazing. I can't wait for I sulation and walls!!

[@MrHolyghost77]

Congrats on your free house

[@kevinf3641]

With the work you put it, I thought it cost more. Great job all in all - some people just don’t like to give props.

[@OfficialxTGOD]

Amazing videos man!!

[@I_am_Fake_Fake]

Wow!!! Its awesome you did a lot of the work yourself!!! my house was built just last year!! I wish my cost 55k tho hahaha!! I just started a youtube channel to document it as well

[@lowellhouser7731]

How much? About as much as a regular house, except smaller.

[@КатеринаМирон-е4л]

I love this patio.

[@adamenrightoffical]

Great project! Really enjoyed watching!

[@mikenichols1045]

Do you have an itemized price breakdown of the costs available on a pdf to share?

[@surfpanther]

Nice build, Good call on mini splits and spray foam. Did you use on demand hot water? Saves a ton of space!

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, going with tankless!

[@MicMaine]

How much would this house cost to build, including some of the major labor, and what would it sell for at market price?

[@parttimeandy854]

Keep up the great content! No one who enjoys your channel cares if you got it sponsored, remember the Festool haters from a few years ago?! Plus it's not like you're getting them for free, still counts as income for the biz/individual.

[@richardsanchez7035]

How did you get the freebie's??? Just for showing their product on your video?

[@anthonya89]

Loved this series, but did I miss the talk about insulation, specifically the spray under the house? You showed it here for a second, but I didn't see it in the previous videos.

[@craftedworkshop]

It’ll be covered in one of the next videos!

[@anthonya89]

@@craftedworkshop awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@SamSerious93]

Jeezzzzz I wish my life was sponsored 😂 how much he has saved from these sponsors is insane! But it’s a wonderful home and can’t wait to see the final touches done!

[@chriscalon8913]

Here in Canada you could easily double if not triple these costs.

[@Bill.Pearson]

Same here in most of the US, especially any medium/large metro area. This house was built in the mountains of North Carolina--not exactly rural (he mentioned HOA and sewer service), but I'm guessing suburbs of Asheville, population

[@bryan8354]

But you have "free" healthcare so it's a wash!! Ha Ha

[@sonataarctica1979]

@@bryan8354 Free healthcare in Canada? If you depend on that pos my friend you'll die waiting to get appointments OR better yet paying the minimum 13% tax on every dollar you make!

[@coyotetracker1]

This video only made me feel more like building codes are designed more to keep the poor out of building homes rather than making them safe.

[@chuckmurray1825]

I love the plan that was shown in this video except that I would want another batch.

[@divinej3733]

Lol. I know a few tiny home builders. One guy built a home for 15 k. Right now about 20 k with lumber prices. Another friend built one for 30 k with more bells and whistles. I am guessing if you want fancy kitchen items, and higher quality cupboards then your tiny is 50 k. They can be built way cheaper.

[@davecurda2350]

Really enjoy this build series

[@quantinayoung6559]

Congratulations on getting free materials. Please share how do you get free materials, help, etc?

[@pabmndz6783]

Greta job, thank you for the information. What is the sqft of the house?

[@craftedworkshop]

Roughly 640 sq ft. Thanks!

[@sharonwallace2944]

Do you build them for people?

[@Oleandra-13]

The joy of living in or around Asheville...so beautiful but the influx of HOAs is really painful.

[@CeceDeAnn]

85k is still pretty good for a single person looking to buy a home, or even a family of 2 parents and a kid. I think it’s a nice transitional home until I can’t afford something bigger and I kind of love how small apartments are, I like having space but being close at the same time

[@MindBlowerWTF]

This is mostly materials costs with some labour costs, not including tools and his time. So this is a house that costs 85k to build, but for someone in his position.

[@larrydecoursey8056]

Congratulations 🎉

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@MCsCreations]

Yeah, dude... Construction is a financial nightmare! 😬 But it can be fun as hell as well, fortunately. 😊 Congrats for building it! I'm really looking forward to the furniture build! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@yonmoore]

Ha!! I bent my tailgate the exact same way just last week!

[@FitzSchlitz]

Looks like it was a blast! Good stuff!✊🏼✌🏼☯️❤️

[@spectre9199]

Anyone else scrolled down the comments to find Adrius? Where you at?? SHOW yourself!!

[@craftedworkshop]

I hid his comments from the channel 😋

[@real1286]

Great video !

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@liamrobins8789]

America is complaining about the lumber prices but what they don't understand is that those prices are what is found everywhere else in the world! Lumber isn't cheap unless you are in North America and this is the reason that the rest of the world doesn't build their houses out of matchsticks!

[@liamrobins8789]

$3800 dollars for all that lumber is still on the lower side of prices in Europe!

[@scottperezfox]

@@liamrobins8789 Yes, but in Europe it's designed to last 300 years at least - in the US, many homes are set up to last 30 years, maybe.

[@fronieblake5891]

Hi, I have friends and family that is plywood and insulation for tiny homes. I would like to build a few and drop them off on the rez .

[@braydonchrisope8135]

how do you get all those companies to give you free materials

[@st170ish]

Done well for that price, you could easily times it by 4 here in Australia

[@richardg4764]

So what is the net cost of this house excluding revenue from KZbin videos and sponsors. Total Revenue minus Total expenses (including your Total Labor costs)? Contracted price would have been double what you are showing because of labor.

[@craftedworkshop]

Not sure what you mean. I’m not making revenue on this outside of the videos and sponsors so there’s nothing to subtract. Of course my own labor isn’t included, just as it wouldn’t be if someone was building a house themselves like I am.

[@brianmueller7913]

@@craftedworkshop That is his point, you are generating revenue from KZbin and sponsors, yet calling your costs "out of pocket." That is fuzzy math. I'm not sure if all your helpers were being paid and figured in the "cost" but your future earnings on this video will further lower your actual "out of pocket" expenses. Any pro knows that prices are greatly reduced on home shows. This does a disservice to the industry when we actually bid jobs without a camera rolling.

[@craftedworkshop]

All I talked about in my prices were cost of materials, as I stated. My labor is not accounted for here.

[@brianmueller7913]

@@craftedworkshop There was a lot more than "your personal labor" that went into that house. Was that added in? Were they paid a fair market rate like your viewers will be charged? Sorry, too many opportunities to fudge the math and the real costs of your project...like the home shows do.

[@mmareviewer.2372]

That is horrible, truly highway robbery and more. Wow.

[@gettingfdupwithfriends5541]

Where the hell did you get your wood from? Expensive as hell. I priced out a 20x40 with 1 bedroom and a loft for 13k if I do everything myself. That's from Amish and Home Depot.

[@talmid1337]

😭😭😭😭 I really appreciate your hard work, I am trying to build a tiny house, to be able to get away from my husband, I am in a toxic marriage, and build a house it'll be like lifesaver to me....

[@shockjock35]

I wondered why you didn’t go with a Container Home. It may have been Cheaper and looks awesome too.

[@joeymerrell8585]

HOA

[@shockjock35]

@@joeymerrell8585 HOA are Terrible, can’t stand them. Only way I would live in an HOA community is if it came with a Gym membership and a Lawn Care Service. But of course that’s way more expensive.

[@joeymerrell8585]

@@shockjock35 not even then for me

[@cheesefries7436]

Now I know how much something similar would cost me if I had corporate sponsors and got discounts on basically everything. Cool.

[@craftedworkshop]

I included the cost of everything in the total, I just disclosed what I got for free.

[@Lifewithjavs]

Do you think It would have been cheaper to build a container home?

[@wudchk]

The eight million dollar tiny home! 😜

[@Benjisbeans]

Funny, all that in and no mention of the size of the place...wow!

[@craftedworkshop]

About 640 sq ft.

[@squeekhobby4571]

Excellent presentation and most important info

[@vicguide4580]

Ah remember when KZbin was people sharing there skills and knowledge for free now it's like give me money it's more like a series of commercials with the same person about roughly the same thing

[@craftedworkshop]

Did this video and the information cost you anything? Nope. I'm selling plans designed by an architect for a house. I'd say that has value.

[@vicguide4580]

. Like being half way through a free rib dinner before you realize there's a coin slot on the napkin dispenser

[@waqariqbal125]

Amazing Build.