Backyard Studio Pricing Explained
Every studio is a fully finished, four-season build. Site prep - foundation and electrical hookup - and delivery are the things you'll budget for separately. Here's the full picture.
What your studio price includes
- Fully built, finished four-season studio (insulated, heated, electrical, finishes)
Site prep: what to budget
Foundation and electrical hookup are the bulk of site-specific work. Site prep varies significantly by property - typically anywhere from around $3k for simple sites to $8k or more for complex ones. Other site-specific items (such as permits or tree removal) occasionally apply and are quoted separately based on your property.
You don't navigate this alone. We coordinate site prep with our trusted local contractors - one project, one timeline, one point of contact.
Service area
We build across southern and midcoast Maine. Delivery is quoted separately based on your location and site access.
Not sure if we reach you? Ask for a delivery quote - we include it in your property-specific estimate.
Pricing FAQs
What does a site prep budget cover?
Site prep covers the work to ready your property for the studio: foundation (concrete piers, helical piles, or slab depending on your site) and electrical hookup from your panel to the studio. These two items are the bulk of site prep, and cost varies significantly by property - typically from around $3k for simple sites to $8k or more for complex ones. Other site-specific items, such as permits or tree removal, occasionally apply and are quoted based on your property.
Why does site prep vary from $3k to $8k?
Foundation type (concrete piers vs. helical piles vs. slab), distance from your electrical panel, soil conditions, and local permit fees all factor in. We coordinate this work with our trusted local contractors and provide a property-specific quote during your feasibility assessment.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery is quoted separately based on your location and site access. We include it in your property-specific quote during the feasibility assessment.
Want a realistic all-in number for your yard?
Site prep, foundation, and utilities vary by property. In a free 15-minute call I can walk you through what your total is likely to be. I'll call you at the time you pick.
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