The REAL Cost to Build My 450SF Tiny Home in 2024

[@devonloerop]

Due to man inquires as the first 100 codes sold out, I've just opened up 50 more of the 60% off codes. ("CEDAR60" at checkout to save 60% on the plans) www.thepacificbin.com/plans/p/cedar-hollow-construction-plans-full-set

[@YuryBadanin]

On Alibaba such houses price much less

[@stevenraz8756]

Hello Devon, what a beautiful job you did, no clutter simple home with all the amenities, may i ask off the cuff, what mic and camera did you use when making this video, thank you in advance....I subscribed and liked by the way.

[@maverickvillage6744]

Would You consider offering the land for $500? I found your vid tonight and your plans are what I’ve been looking for tiny 1/2 acre lot with 100 yrs old house needs to be demolished

[@Why_me-e4z]

@@maverickvillage6744 Bro, there might be a typo.

[@77.Gamedin.77]

Wow looks awsume, some day ill got my tiny home to. 😍👍👍

[@dawnsullivan6233]

$161,000 for the house plus the land

[@dianemitchell4445]

but without the labor cost coz he did it mostly. But still a decent price I guess.

[@joeywharton5662]

And the labor which is usually 60% of a build cost.

[@MianmaGugeti]

So about $220,000 if we added labor costs? + whatever contractor bullshit is added

[@yuw777]

@@MianmaGugeti pretty expensive as he added the extras.

[@Carter_02]

Thanks

[@edwardmitchell564]

Pro tip on the gravel driveway…start with large rock (#2 -#3 or baseball size) as your base and layer with smaller rock, (4 or 5 in mid layer) ) 7-9 on the cap. Those chips should be your 3rd cap layer. Otherwise you are going to lose a lot of rock sinking into the ground and constantly need to maintain and relayer the gravel.

[@hoopdocs]

Thanks! I always take screenshots of all the good tips for when my wife and I start our shed to home build. Can't wait!

[@ariklotia3958]

Big facts

[@mosalinas7976]

I,m so proud of you! Is it selling then any time's ~~~~

[@Darthvolvo]

Devon, I am blown away by the amount of planning and sweat equity you have put into this build! Glad to see that you are thriving!

[@devonloerop]

Thanks! Yeah, people definitely underestimate how much planning does go into even just a little tiny home. Things are well though! I'm gonna go take a nap, this video took me all week to put together. 🥱

[@Eastbaypisces]

@@devonloerop how much was the land tho? what was total price for it all?

[@falcongold2024]

0:45 driveway 1:33 post & pier foundation 1:55 framing 2:30 siding 3:20 septic 3:50 doors & windows 4:00 roof 4:50 crawlspace 5:20 pest control 5:27 plumbing 6:15 electric 6:55 cedar soffits 7:25 insulation 8:05 HVAC 8:59 drywall 11:30 cedar ceiling 11:40 paint 12:05 wood floor 12:25 kitchen 12:55 TV & Entertainment 13:00 bathroom floor 13:20 shower 13:40 furniture 13:50 closet shelving 14:00 trim 14:03 tesla charger 14:24 cedar deck 15:00 cable railings 15:20 hot tub 16:07 cold plunge 16:26 barrel sauna 16:53 string lights 17:12 fire pit & seating 17:24 tools & equipment 17:39 total cost 18:05 structure only cost 18:18 profit on short term rental

[@devonloerop]

Doing the Lords work here 👏🏻

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

I thought the price was insane but when you realize half the cost is basically the porch and the sauna, the house doesn't seem so bad but the porch and the sauna OMG. I'd be interested to hear what you would do differently

[@devonloerop]

@@Rays_Bad_Decisions in the processes of making a video about this.

[@christineagnew7372]

doing the lords work! ty!

[@cougsjohnson1]

You forgot to add in: 1) Cost of the Property / Land & Total amount of Acres on your Land? ​@@devonloerop

[@solgi007]

I don’t usually comment but I am officially a fan after watching this video. No fluff no excessive talking no dreams sold. Hey look this is what it is. I respect how you made this and will be following 🤟🏾

[@devonloerop]

I appreciate this. Means a lot especially from someone who doesn't normally comment.

[@RyanandSharonWelch]

This is an absolutely beautiful design and definitely worth buying the plans for and I’m glad you’re breaking this down. The tiny home and prefab industry owes it to the public to tell people this is not some alternative to home purchasing in many instances. I think also it’s important that you mentioned to people how hard it is to finance some of these types of structures. That you’re not able to actually negate full tilt cost of a home.

[@davidearnhardt3296]

Love how much you care about the industry and how efficient you are. Great content and value for your viewers!

[@seraphinamarini]

I'm so impressed with not only the structure and floor plan for the space, but what makes this video awesome in my view is that you've done something few others have... you've taken the time to break everything down according to the cost, which I'm guessing is one of the most important aspects of watching a video like this. My question when watching these types of videos is, is this actually doable for me and of so what would it actually take? You've not only answered this basic question, but taken it a step further and provided guidance on how to achieve this as well. Well done!

[@werewolfpudding]

how much was the raw land? land development? permitting? how long did it take to permit? how did you fund this project?

[@itsAmeOFP]

Add the cost of the septic system to this

[@adamk1873]

Glossed over a lot of things in the video. How about hours of your labour invested? Can’t have any valid cost assessment without these things.

[@mdwalker3034]

@@itsAmeOFP assume on well. Cost of well drilling, pump, pressure system, water treatment system?

[@sd8900]

He uses the well from his other property so it's technically free but that one costed 22k

[@MaryOKC]

Land is expensive in WA.

[@hiyalldoin]

i don't know how your video ended up in my stream since i'm a very happy homeowner living not far from the beach in Southern Californnia ... but but but ... i watched every minute of your very entertaining video! Congrats to you on how fantastic your tiny home looks and the PROFIT you are enjoying from your rentals!

[@danielcampos8882]

Congrats bro I’m so blown away. It came out amazing and you knocked it out of the park for that price. Keep up the great work.

[@devonloerop]

Thanks so much! I'm so stoked with how the build turned out!!

[@devonloerop]

Thanks a ton dude!

[@dimachatsky]

Man, you made my day! I just naild the dream since my childhood - become a tiny home professional! I want more!

[@BonniMoore]

The whole layout of the house and I’ll be things around. It are amazing. It’s quite impressive that you did everything yourself. I love that you just hung in there no matter how difficult it made. It come out top notch all your choices are aesthetically gorgeous. You are so fun to watch. Congrats! ( liked, and subscribed.)

[@MadPutz]

Awesome! Would be good to also quantify the number of weeks/hours spent doing the work yourself and hiring/overseeing others.

[@otterishly777]

I second this. Then I'd know how much I actually would have to budget to build this/have it built.

[@mva6044]

Exactly, the devil is in the details. Your own work & time are not free... if you account for it or for hiring professionals I bet the cost would more than double, if not triple.

[@debblouin]

@@mva6044a contractor is going to factor material markups at 12-40% and labor cost at 35% Taking out the frills and add-ons that aren’t structural: $83K Plus materials markup of $25-35K. Plus labor cost of approx $45-65K Yeah you’re looking at $180K for the base. That doesn’t include land.

[@DetangledbyDesign]

This gives me so much encouragement on what one person with an outrageous idea can do! Liked & Subscribed!

[@nimblename]

Incredible build Devon! Appreciate the detailed breakdown. Would you consider doing a similar build for other people?

[@kings5223]

Amazing man. So well thought out and incredible you did it yourself. Only things I would change if I did it myself is putting geotextile fabric under the gravel driveway and using a Trex type decking for lower maintenance and splinters. But I understand sticking to the "Cedar Hollow" theme. Good job.

[@devonloerop]

I honestly would have loved to use a timber tech or trex, but that easily would have added 20k to the already expensive deck. Also, I thought about using a fabric under the gravel but I like the idea of have the middle of the driveway having moss and low growth things on it. Adds to the natural feel of the forest. :)

[@fighterpimp]

I like this guy. He honest about the costs. Unlike these other channels. Great looking place. That is what something like that would cost now a days. If you wanted bigger it would cost more.

[@bradcole4693]

Having a hard time following the numbers. R38 (12.75" nom) in 2x10 rafter bay w vent space? Even r30 is too thick. Are you saying the improvised septic tank(sic) passed inspection? Etc

[@simonewilliams7224]

You’re young and fit and amazing, do it as long as you can physically, financially and emotionally. Amazing!

[@TheWhitneyHansen]

Incredible!! Your place is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the numbers. We built a 423 sq ft flower pot and had a very similar cost to build.

[@devonloerop]

That's cool to hear we are in line!

[@kristenallison9116]

Killer! Love the Nordic vibe!

[@tessw9744]

You did such an amazing job on this home! It would EASILY cost $250,000 if you got a builder to do it. It looks wonderful and your design is impeccable. Awesome job!

[@brendanodowd4849]

this is the price i was looking for. 250k to have someone replicate this entirely is still not terrible.

[@ASHSRV]

@@brendanodowd4849 I think these videos are great but 95 percent of folks do not have the time or expertise to build. That means we would be forced to pay builders. I see the 250k quote for a builder to do this but did anyone add in land prices? that driveway and total plot of land could easily cost 25-50k. At the end of the day to do it a traditional way with a builder, electrician, plumber and building permits its going to cost you 300k minimum. That's for a 500sqft luxury home with 1 shower ,1 toilet a kitchen/living room and 1 bedroom. Lets get real, for small families this cannot work nor the boomer retired generation as the majority have 2-3 kids (now grown adults), imagine 5-10 people coming there for Christmas or new years or thanksgiving, where would you sleep. These homes primarily work as a rental (500 dollars -2k a night on airbnb depending on popularity) . I believe the law is no permanent home can be built if less than 900sqft.

[@ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC]

@brendanodowd4849 if thats true you should get it in writing and sign contract lol

[@chiekogarland7223]

This is such a beautiful build and your work ethic and pride in what you have created is awesome! Really well done!

[@LoveInYourMouth]

Thanks for taking the time to post this and share costs. I mean it. Thank you! 🙏

[@seeseabee7165]

Love it. This is great. I want the structure only for a pool/outdoor house. It’s gorgeous and your craftsmanship is spectacular. Congrats.

[@ashleyvelez3756]

This is awesome! Been following your journey since the pacific bin built and you’re growth is truly inspirational. Looking forward to see your future projects!

[@devonloerop]

Thanks for following along! It's been a fun journey. As for next projects... you should see the land I just walked. It's epic!

[@iamjaia]

you're an impressive guy Devon.. build + content = amazing.. glad I found your channel

[@devonloerop]

I appreciate that! Glad to have you as a part of the fam. 🤘🏻 many more vids to come

[@thrivefnl]

This is VERY impressive!!! Thank you for all that information INCREDIBLE YOU are INCREDIBLE! Thank you for all you’ve done AND sharing it. 💪💪💪

[@MrChrisMiner]

You are such an inspiration! I'm currently building my own tiny home that reminds me a bit of yours! I will definitely be following you! Cheers!

[@cammyfloyd123]

Love this. I want to do the same thing. You’re very handy and this doesn’t look beyond my ability either. Do you have a video of how you acquired the land, permits, utilities, etc? That’s what intimidates me the most

[@yuw777]

The first item is to start looking for land that is buildable. By buildable that means it has a perc test for septic done by county. Need a road and a culvert and driveway. Need water source of well or city water. Need electric. Cost to run electric from point it is already. A realtor would be able to educate you to some degree starting out on this journey. Takes about a year to find a good property. Do not buy at bottom of hill due to water. Do not buy at top of hill due to cold wind. Somewhere in middle. A cheap way to do it is to find a lot that has an old house on it and demolish the old house. Then build new house but add new well, septic, and improved drive.

[@pamelaholden2701]

Absolutely beautiful property!! And kudos to you for your hard work. One thing I notice that isn't being done a lot in tiny homes is a vent from the kitchen area to the outside. If you want to truly live in a tiny home, you need to be able to vent kitchen odors outside. Just my thoughts...

[@devonloerop]

Very true! I must have missed talking about it. The fan under the microwave actually does vent to the exterior. Ventilation is key.

[@design_ology]

Impressive!! So glad I came across you channel. Very generous to offer your plans at such a low cost. Thanks for your sharing your hard work!

[@devonloerop]

Of course! Yeah, the goal is just to provide as much value to yall as possible. Hopefully the plans help you out!

[@AberrantArt]

Can you make a video about all the management details? How you manage, cost and fees of cleaning, etc.? To give an understanding of gross vs net profit?

[@k.scottphillips8933]

I would put radiant barrier over thr crawl space foam. If it catches fire, the vapors are very toxic and will go up into the home.

[@douglaslandry7740]

Looking forward you building Cedar Hollow !!, Congratulations your original build.

[@devonloerop]

You and me both!

[@fdort3971]

@devonloerop you should be very proud of yourself! Everything is well thought out and it's beautiful. I'm guessing you went with cedar because it's rot resistant and durable. A person could easily build it cheaper with cheaper products but considering the location, that would bite you down the road. You must be very smart.

[@davidcantu9727]

Been waiting for this video and it lived up to the hype! Love your content, Devon!

[@devonloerop]

Hahaha so glad it lived up to the hype. This took me sooooo long to edit!

[@am64135]

My wife and i contracted a builder to create a Geodesic dome...our price per the 710 sqft structure is coming in around $400ish full furnished. (buying the land, installing septic/well...etc all the labor, etc) We dont have the option to build ourselves so i am curious if you had to estimate how much you saved not having labor costs what do you think that number would be? 50,000....100,000....150,000?.. Thanks

[@dhowto3005]

You building this yourself if amazing. How long did it take to build? If you mentioned the length of time in the video & I missed it. My apologies.

[@starandfire1178]

Devon, thanks for sharing, you are incredible doing all of this alone., the design and amenities is top level,and your hard work deserves pay off. The cost break down sharing is so helpful for me, the frankness get appreciated here❤

[@devonloerop]

I hate when people aren't real with their numbers, so I figured I'd just be insanely blunt with it!

[@starandfire1178]

@@devonloerop You inspired me, I want to do a customize home too😀

[@jasoncarnes9846]

I’m so impressed with everything…the craftsmanship, attention to detail, the look, the video…great job with it all! Cheers and all the best!

[@wildernesscapes]

I like how you kept the driveway super narrow at 8ft? wide, and the build site very constrained, to minimize tree clearing. Feels like a cabin in the woods.

[@danbert6039]

incredible video. with your focus on ventilation, I'm surprised you didn't install proper ventilation for the stove. those microwave fans are terrible.

[@betsyarnoldlmt]

Devon, wow! Your amazing. Your hard work and diligence shines thru on this wonderful home. I wish I could buy one here in CT. But land costs are too much . But keep up the good work. You’re an inspiration.

[@Moochers]

It would be interesting so hear you talk about how you sourced the few trades you hired (i.e electrician). How did you vet them? I'd also like to know more about if you hired any architects or engineers. A lot of the info that you said about choosing your HVAC equipment made me wondered how you "right-sized" your equipment.

[@vickielane7387]

Great job!!! You wont need a 9 to 5 job making that kind of money. Bravo.

[@devonloerop]

We'll see how much longer I can handle it 😅

[@rubyhaq9282]

Wow, Amazing! What a great job! You have everything! Love,love, love it!

[@sandrathompson1807]

I am awed by your talent

[@jwilliams7432]

Where did you learn to do all of this? You look so young I love the houses you built and I dream of my own tiny home. That looks similar and I will have it soon. You’re amazing.

[@peterpetram]

The amount of money, time and efforts taken to build this home is extraordinary. If you could hire someone to do most of the works, the total cost could double.

[@jm7804]

At least double, but if it made back the cost in one year with mostly free labor, then it would make back the cost with paid labor in two years. Still that's an amazing return. If you buy a house and rent it out you're lucky to cover the mortgage and associated costs monthly. For the first couple of years you're usually in the red.

[@Hasebura]

It's crazy you're not at 100k subs yet.

[@devonloerop]

That's my goal by the end of the year! 🤞 help make it happen!!

[@inezrosario226]

Just subscribed!

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

Roughly 125K Gross earnings per year, it will have paid for itself in 1.5 years. Excellent. Then it can basically print money for you. And you can enjoy it any time you want. Well done!

[@tiffanym4202]

I think you did a great job on this and you should be proud! I'd love to build a off grid desert version of this (no deck needed) @ about 800sf but would only have a budget of $60000 plus the land. Very inspiring and glad you posted!

[@Lumberperson]

Honestly, if you want to build I’d advise looking for ways to save money. The person who made this video did a great job, although there were a lot of added costs that really aren’t necessary. For example, you should probably look for an area with low cost permits, call the city and ask. Some places are over $20,000, some aren’t much more than $1,000 in some states and counties. The next and probably biggest change from this video is buying land that is completely flat, no trees, and has all utilities which can save you up to $50,000 because you don’t have to add all of that. And of course, you can use lower cost furniture and finishes while still making it look nice. Changing just those three things would probably cut the cost of these houses in half or more. Cut cost only where it won’t endanger your builders or yourself. Aesthetics and finishes don’t really matter that much with actual property value and double the cost while only adding 10% more value, it’s not worth your money. I believe to just keep it simple. As long as you do a lot of the work, you can probably complete it for around $60,000. Just cover the house once you finish framing to keep out the elements, and don’t let people steel your materials and tools.

[@josh.theberge]

$15.6k in June? A month is 30 days, you'd need to have it rented for $520 per night at 100% occupancy not including AirBNB fees. I don't understand, what am I missing?

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Is this the first house you did and how to do Lawren how to do all this this is super impressive. You did an absolutely fabulous job. Everything looks so beautiful. My only question is $10,000 for rails outdoors I wonder why

[@Kylesekou-]

You did great! Got a sub, like and comment! Very impressed, trying to see how viable tiny homes may be in the Caribbean.

[@ttopero]

What a great result! Thank you for sharing! If there was just one luxury amenity exclusive for the Cedar Hollow that would be a must have for STR, which would it be?

[@devonloerop]

Hands down the sauna! I love that thing!

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

Tiny homes cost per square foot are very expensive. In regions of the country where you can still get reasonably sized lots of land, I'm not sure tiny makes a whole lot of sense. Your cost per square foot for building a hallway, bedroom, closet, home office or study, or a building a bigger living room/great room are much much lowers then a kitchen or bathroom. So tiny per square foot is more expensive than larger per square foot. Simple, space itself isn't expensive, electrical, plumbing, cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms are. Having larger bedrooms, living rooms, closets, etc. isn't much more expensive than having tiny bedrooms, living rooms, closets etc. A tiny kitchen doesn't cost much less then having more square feet in the kitchen (assuming you're going to have the same amount of cabinets, and the same appliances.)

[@fayonwa]

Congrasts!!How long did it take to build from start to finish?

[@gbrooks698]

Phenomenal video. Uh, I think you failed to mention the land purchase price.

[@lennyross2813]

congrats , man! that will be a good income producing property for you!

[@litolito1893]

I love the sound proof bathroom 😂

[@devonloerop]

As soundproof as a recording studio 😂

[@stockingstuffer696]

Not sure if I saw that clearly. But it looks like the high side of the skylight flashing is on top of the shingles. If I'm not mistaken that's wrong. The bottom looked right but the top looked wrong.

[@khoskin01]

Love this! Congrats Devon!

[@devonloerop]

Thanks!!!

[@rudra1087]

amazing work! was wondering what the cost would be if you did not do lot of the work yourself? Like hiring a contractor

[@inthecompanyofnone3597]

Beautiful. I love the shed roof-style home.

[@uarLen-i9c]

Looks like an addition on the right side is planned to make it symmetrical, making it a full tiny house. Just an idea for future project.

[@arthurchernyy4607]

This is exceptionally done, however I would have loved to see some nicer shelves in the closet. Nonetheless great work!

[@JMc.D]

That is an incredible return

[@how2q]

Ok, I guess I'm hip to the right colors before watching this video...I built out my master closet and sprayed SW7008 Alabaster Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel....love it.

[@devonloerop]

Ayyyyyy! Smart man 👊🏻

[@rudra1087]

I was wondering if the plans for the cedar hollow listed for sale on the website include list of materials and sizes required for the build? Also if there are any commenters who know about foundation, can you comment if you would go for concrete slab vs the ones in the video ? Thank you

[@craigstergriffin2097]

Wonderful to see your high drive on these projects. Smart chap you are. Keep on rocking it and educating us. :)

[@werewolfpudding]

how did you fund this? construction loan? cash? what is your day job? why did you go with pier and beam over slab foundation?

[@shinehearingable]

Hello! I’ve watched this a few times! I love the whole design! When you say you did it yourself did you have anyone helping you? I would love to build my own tiny home!!! (Btw: I live in WA also!!).

[@stephaniethompson5901]

Just beautiful!! Do you think the property & layout would design would work as a primary home for a couple?

[@fluttershy77x]

Wow, what an incredible build! Considering the work you put it yourself, I would assume you'd pay 250k++, if you outsource everything. How large is the area around it, where you placed the house?

[@chris_g_vibes]

Awesome video Devon! Would you happen to have a blueprint for a tiny home that is sized 200SF?

[@sharpasl307]

Nothing impresses me anymore, but I gotta say Bravo to you man

[@gerald4384]

This looks great! Your costs were right on point.

[@fcoram72]

Dude. You ROCK..! You are hard worker..! I just purchased a copy of your house plans ..!

[@michaelk906]

So you did pretty much all the labor ? If you used contractors, how much would labor cost in your area ?

[@devonloerop]

Easily double.

[@betsyarnoldlmt]

@@devonloeropthanks so much for all the info

[@mydarlingdaisy]

Cost of the land? Cost of the well? May have missed these but…? Thanks for sharing! Incredible work!

[@davelavigne2133]

Your drywall came out great because you did the framing. Did you find that roughin measurements for doors are actually way too big when you square and plumb your framing?

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

Say...I calculate $110,800.00 in revenue (if you apply the 4 month results x 4, to equal 12 months?) So It cost $161,389.41 which leaves $50,589.41, is in the Red? So do you need about another 6 months to be in the black?

[@adamnonnenmacher7774]

How much was the land and where/how did you get the land?

[@industryrule-4080]

Did you have to permit the construction? Seems like your build didn’t take very long.

[@Feeferz]

What a great idea. Thank you

[@bobbygreig15]

Truly a spectacular home.

[@healing_with_nature1]

Absolutely incredible home and perfect video! How much did you pay for the land? How big is the property? How much for permits and assessment fees and other red tape? What are the monthly fees/taxes?

[@TIFFANYJOSHUAPREDA]

Hey I hope I didn’t miss it but the most important thing I didn’t get from you is ?????? How much you paid for the land. And how you bring power in that location. Thanks.

[@TIFFANYJOSHUAPREDA]

How much for land ??? How did you get power there ?

[@ABC-gs3fe]

how much land ? permits ? taxes ? after all property taxes sales taxes and other taxes and fee?

[@paulsccna2964]

If you cut all the frill. The hot tub. The cedar. And more, this place could be built and still have nice interior aspects for half the cost.

[@juliansecomb3703]

The frill is what allows him to rent it for $500/night

[@paulsccna2964]

@@juliansecomb3703 I am disputing that. I simply was saying. IF. Someone wanted to build such a home, it does not need all those extras.

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Just curious in the crawlspace, he said you put down something on the floor to prevent mold. Won’t that get wet and create mold.

[@ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC]

Make a video on the spetic system....

[@carlo6912]

Beautiful job, thank you for sharing. What brand is the couch and is that glass tile in the bathroom?

[@hannavandijk-alac7500]

Awesome work. Excellently done!

[@PR0PHESY]

Sooo question.. you said without the hot tub and sauna etc, it was around 86k. Was that including fixtures, the nice finishings you used etc? Because even doubling that 86k by hiring someone makes that a 160k home which is still worth it!

[@CurtisHibbs]

Can you please share how many hours of your labor (and/or calendar time) were needed to build this home?