Most people who want a custom sauna don't have a sauna designer in their area. That's the problem we solve. We provide remote sauna design and consulting for clients across the United States — from backyard builds in Texas to basement conversions in Vermont to outdoor saunas in Colorado.
The entire process happens remotely: video calls, photos, measurements, and shared documents. We deliver build-ready plans that any competent general contractor or experienced DIYer can execute. You get the expertise of a dedicated sauna designer without needing one to be local.
We've designed saunas for clients in California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Colorado, New York, Florida, Texas, and more. The design principles are the same everywhere — what changes is how we handle your specific climate, site constraints, and local building codes.
The process is simple and designed to work across any distance. Here's what to expect:
Every remote design project delivers documentation your contractor can actually build from. This isn't a sketch on a napkin — it's a professional design package:
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General contractors know how to frame walls and run electrical. What they usually don't know is sauna-specific design: how hot air behaves in an enclosed space, where ventilation intake needs to sit relative to the heater, why standard vapor barriers fail in sauna applications, or how bench geometry affects the bathing experience.
A sauna built without this knowledge often works — but poorly. Common results: cold spots from bad air circulation, moisture damage from incorrect vapor barrier installation, uncomfortable bench heights, oversized or undersized heaters, and ventilation that either doesn't move enough air or creates drafts.
Our job is to handle the sauna-specific engineering so your contractor can focus on what they're good at — building. The plans we deliver account for all of this, and the build support means questions get answered before they become expensive mistakes.
Remote sauna design works for a few different scenarios:
We've completed remote designs across a range of project types and climates:
We offer individual design products for people who need one specific thing, and complete packages for those who want everything handled:
Pricing scales with complexity. A simple 4x6 indoor conversion is less than a multi-room outdoor build with a changing room and cold plunge. We'll quote your project after the free kickoff call.
Yes. All of our design work is delivered remotely — plans, specs, materials lists, and ongoing build support all happen via video calls, email, and shared documents. Your contractor builds from our plans. We've designed saunas in over a dozen states.
Photos of your space, rough measurements (a tape measure and phone camera are fine), and any existing architectural plans if you have them. We'll walk you through exactly what we need on the kickoff call.
Individual design products start at $99 each. A complete design package starts at $499. Pricing depends on complexity — a simple indoor conversion is less than a custom outdoor build with a changing room.
Yes. Our deliverables are built for contractors — dimensioned drawings, material specifications, heater electrical requirements, and ventilation details. We also include build support so your contractor can reach out with questions during construction.
Typically 1-2 weeks from kickoff call to final deliverables for a standard project. Complex builds with multiple rooms or unusual site constraints may take 3-4 weeks.
Any licensed general contractor with framing and basic electrical experience can build from our plans. You don't need a sauna specialist — that's what the plans and build support provide. We can also help you evaluate contractor bids if you're getting quotes.
Permit requirements vary by municipality. We design to code-compliant standards and can adjust plans for specific local requirements. Your contractor typically handles the permit application — our plans give them what they need to submit.
We've designed saunas across climate zones — each with its own considerations:
Climate affects insulation thickness, ventilation sizing, exterior material choices, and foundation requirements. We account for all of this in your design.
We're based in South Lake Tahoe, California and also offer in-person design and full design-plus-build services in the Tahoe region — South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Tahoe City, Incline Village, Reno, and Carson City.
12 decisions that determine how well your sauna performs — insulation, bench height, heater sizing, ventilation, and more.
Have questions about your project? Send us a message or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
Schedule a free 15-minute intro call or send us a message about your project.
We'll learn about your space, goals, and timeline — and recommend the right next step for your project.