Tiny Home Custom Builders - Frequently Asked Questions

Our tiny homes are miniature cabins on wheels of less than 400 square feet, constructed of wood atop a 10″ Steel I-Beam Platform Frame – with a detachable hitch and tandem axles. Each cabin varies in length depending on floor plan selected, the exterior is covered in SmartSide Siding, in the color of your choice, and there is a 12" overhang off the front & rear, with 2x6 floor joist 16" O.C., double 2x6 perimeter floor joist, 3/4" tongue & groove floor decking, 2x4 exterior walls, 16" O.C., in your choice of colors, with 2x6 rafters, a moisture barrier vapor wrap, double studs every 4'-0, R-13 insulation in the walls, R-21 insulation in the floors, R-19 insulation in the ceiling, the roof of the cabin is done in a colored metal (29 Gauge) with 15# felt paper beneath, and a 7/16" OSB/Tech Shield Radiant Barrier. 

A more detailed list can be found here.

Yes – However, we are only able to deliver to properties that are fully approved for RV Classified Tiny Homes, and unfortunately in some States personal properties, of all varieties, do not currently have this approval. Therefore, YOU MUST verify with your property’s Zoning Department, located in the county, city or township where the dwelling will reside, as to whether or not a Park Model Tiny Home (this exact classification) is in fact permitted – PRIOR to requesting a price quote. We require Zoning Confirmation as our very first step - Otherwise it would be a waste of your time and your money, only to learn after the fact that you legally cannot.

When delivering the home, if the trucking company feels it is unsafe at any point while trying to get the home to the exact position on (or even near) the property, the company delivering the home will unhook the home at that point, and it will then become the client’s responsibility to have a crew present and ready to take the home forward from there. This has been known to happen due to unsafe/impassable roads, poor property conditions, etc. As stated in all of our policies, the property work is solely the client’s responsibility, as well as getting the home into its spot if the trucking company is unable to. 

A FAQ but unfortunately not. In order to maintain Park Model Tiny House status, it must remain less than 400 sq ft. Porches are not considered in that calculation, so space allocated to the interior will be based on floor plan selected. We recommend selecting a larger unit, as floor plan sizes vary.

 Heating/Cooling Mini-Splits. Just about all tiny home builders are using them now. 

Because we are Tiny Home Custom Builders, we build your tiny house on wheels to suit YOU! The color of the exterior siding and roof, as well as the interior walls, floors and ceilings, are all dependent on the choices you select when completing the form to obtain a Price Quote. 

Not currently, but we do offer several suggestions on where to obtain financing.

- LP Smart Siding: 30 Years, through Siding Manufacturer.

- Metal Roof: 30 Years, through Roof Manufacturer

- All Appliances have the Specific Manufacturer Warranties, per each Appliance, through each Manufacturer.

- Home Manufacturer/Builder Warranties:

Construction of the Home: One Year, builder issues only.

Cosmetic Work: Interior/Exterior: One Year, builder issues only.

In order to honor any warranties (for the following), home is to be set up and hooked up by Licensed Contractors for On-site Set-Up, Electrical Work, Plumbing Work and HVAC. Once hook ups/work has been completed, by proven Licensed Contractors (for all the above): One Year Warranty through the builder. Should the above NOT be handled by Licensed Contractors (for each and every job/task), none of the above will be warrantied.

Important Note: Set Up Crew/Contractors are to be on-site at time of delivery, especially if the home needs to be taken from the trucking company to be safely placed on the property. Home is to be hooked up upon receipt.

Elegant Rustic Cabins® is not responsible in any way whatsoever for the cabin hook-ups/tie-down process upon or after delivery. This is solely the responsibility of our clients and their choice of fully licensed contractor(s) for all connections, hook ups, tie-downs and/or all related (or non-related) property work of any kind whatsoever. All prior property work to be completed, in advance of delivery, is also to be handled by our clients, solely and completely on their end. 

Because every single cabin we build is custom. Custom built based upon each and every client’s individual customized order. Every client takes one of our floor plans and picks all their desired materials, color choices, etc. and we custom build them for those clients. No two cabins have really ever been the same. 

Some features will automatically change with new/modified codes and/or product improvements, etc., and some features will automatically change due to RVIA Code, ANSI Code, or any construction built to International Building Codes. 

Because each of our cabins are built to buyer specification it would be impossible to price out a completed unit. Each one is different. Each is determined by the following selections you input.

1. The floor plan selected
2. The Exterior Color Selected
3. The Roof Color Selected
4. Whether Walls, Floors and Ceilings are left natural, painted, stained or upgraded to alternate materials.
5. Appliances Selected, and whether they are upgraded.
6. Counter-top materials used, and whether they are upgraded.
7. If a fireplace exists on the floor plan but buyer elects to upgrade material used.
8. Whether any number of factors alter the plan, like... adding French Doors, a Screened-in Porch, Increasing the size of an existing porch, adding a Fireplace to a plan which does not include one as a standard item, or maybe a Loft that otherwise did not exist on the original layout. Upgrading the railings to the staircase, increasing storage spaces, even upgrading ceiling fans. Too many options to even note.
9. Whether any number of additional cabin upgrades are selected.

As you can see, it is nearly impossible to second guess what any new buyer's request would be. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to post prices on any unit listed. However, once you know the features you are wanting simply use our easy online form to Request a Quote and we will be happy to help you with that.