How it works

What does the process look like?

Step 1

Getting in Touch

Contact our Team! It is quick and easy. Click here to be directed to our dedicated contact form and we would be glad to reply to any queries you may have!

Step 2

Financing

In order to better serve our customers, we now offer financing through Hearth! Click the banners to the right see what you’re approved for. It is a soft credit check and will not affect your credit score. We don’t offer in-house financing, but many of our clients finance their Arched Cabin with a construction loan or line of credit. Avoid saying that you’re building a “kit home” as most are not permanent structures. Arched Cabins, however, ARE considered permanent structures. Instead, say that you are building a home with metal roofing/structural components. The technical term for our product is a site built, steel framed, permanent structure. While our product is considered a permanent structure, traditional construction loans aren’t usually a good fit for an Arched Cabin because a traditional construction loan relies on similar homes in the vicinity on which to base their appraisal value. Since our product is unique, it’s unlikely that your banker will find similar homes to your Arched Cabin in the vicinity. However, several of our customers have been able to finance their homes after their builds were complete. One customer in Washington state spent $80k on their build, and their Arched Cabin appraised for $320k. Another customer in Maine’s home sold for $300k. The resale value of our product is competitive with the overall housing market while being dramatically more affordable to build.

Step 3

Land Acquisition

Finding land can be very daunting especially if you don’t know where you’d like to settle down. Mainly, watch out for HOA and deed restrictions that may prevent your build. Most rural land should be no problem, in the city is where you have to be careful. But since our design is considered a permanent structure, it’s rare that they are restricted. Contact a local real estate agent to aid in your search to purchase land.

Step 4

Pick a Cabin

Take a look at our cabins and pricing page and choose the Arched Cabin you like best. You will find many options and you can get an instant quote. When you’re ready to purchase, email us here for the payment options and once we recieve your deposit we will start fabrication of your kit. Delivery times vary from 6 to 12 weeks, contact us for an up to date turnaround time.

Step 5

Permitting/Drawings

Permitting will not be needed in some areas, and in others, you will need architectural drawings and signed stamped engineered drawings. Either way, we seldom run into any issues getting our structures permitted. To start, click here to get a copy of the generic technical drawings, build manual, and example floor plans so you can educate your permitting office on what an Arched Cabin is! This might be all you need. Our design is considered to be a permanent structure. Because the engineered snow loads etc. are determined by location, you would need to get engineered plans for your location to be 100% sure you meet requirements when required. However, we are very confident our structures will meet any requirements. The highest standard we have accomplished for wind was 165mph in Gulf Shores, Alabama. In Washington state, we received a 110 lbs PSF snow load rating. We have also achieved seismic ratings in San Bernardino County, California. We have engineer licenses in all 50 states that we work with that can get you started in this process if it is necessary for your location.

Step 6

Find a Contractor

Any contractor should have the knowledge to assemble one of our kits. If at any time during your build process you or your contractor have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. When in the process of obtaining quotes from local contractors, if you need generic technical drawings, end cap specs, or a build manual to show your prospective builders, those resources can be found here.

Check out Home Advisor at www.homeadvisor.com as well. They are a great resource!

Calculate delivery cost to xxxxx ZIP code

Shipping is calculated from zip code 77429 and is $2.50 /mile for standard kits up to 24 feet in length, and $3.00 /mile for kits over 24 feet in length. 24XL kits ship at $3.00 per mile and 30XL kits ship at $3.50 a mile. Our minimum shipping charge is $500. Bundled shipping for 2 or more kits: additional kits under 12’ long ship for $0.50 a mile, and additional kits 14’ – 40’ long ship for $1/mile. Bulk shipping rates are quoted on a case by case basis. Shipping rates are subject to market fluctuations but we’ve yet to have to change them after date of deposit.
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Where do you deliver Arched Cabins?

We can deliver an Arched Cabin kit to anywhere in the lower 48 contiguous United States that has a maintained road and doesn’t require a 4×4 vehicle to access it. We also need a driveway that is at least 10ft wide and doesn’t have any hairpin or sharp turns that we would have difficulty navigating a work truck with a trailer through. We will load trucks or containers for shipping internationally provided the freight arrangements are made by the customer. Please let us know if you need freight information and a referral for freight logistics.

Requirements for Arched Cabins Delivery

When planning for the delivery of an Arched Cabin, please plan to have enough people present to assist you with unloading your kit. Kits under 24′ long need 3 people, kits under 40′ long need 4 people, and kits over 40′ long need 5 people. The driver is an independent entity and will not be able to assist you with unloading your kit.

Arched Cabins Build Manual

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. A new even more comprehensive build manual is coming soon!

Arched Cabins How-To Videos

Example Floor Plans

If you would like to view/download some of our example/reference floor plans, please click here. For custom architectural drawings, please call an architect.

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