Our saunas start at $42,000 CAD. There are many factors to consider that will determine the end cost of your sauna build. This depends on size, features, stove options, wall controllers, and geographical location.

Storm Saunas are built to order and designed around their site. Pricing depends on real variables like size, layout, glazing, heater choice, access, and installation conditions.

In practice, no two builds are the same. Rather than posting a standard line-item list that rarely applies, we price each project as a complete build based on the scope of work required. This keeps quality, performance, and finish consistent across every sauna we deliver.

Storm Saunas are hand-built on Vancouver Island using high-quality materials and skilled labour. We don’t mass-produce kits — each sauna is built as a complete structure, made for its site and intended to last for decades.

A typical Storm Sauna requires over 200 hours of work from fabrication through finishing and installation. By comparison, many barrel saunas are assembled in a few hours once the parts are milled and shipped.

Our saunas are fully insulated and structurally built for year-round performance, especially in winter conditions where barrel-style saunas can struggle to reach and hold temperature.

Inside, we use clear Western Red Cedar for the walls and benches. Knots on benches can create uncomfortable hot spots, so we avoid them entirely.

The result is a sauna that feels consistent, controlled, and built for long-term use — not a weekend kit.

Yes. Tile flooring comes standard, and cedar decking can also be done by request.

All electrical work is completed by a professional electrician. Every sauna is subject to a third-party electrical inspection — tested, certified, and approved before delivery. Documentation will be included for insurance purposes. 

Yes. Every Storm Sauna includes our *2-5-10 Warranty:

• 2 Years — Workmanship

• 5 Years — Building Envelope

• 10 Years — Structural

Heaters and other third-party components follow their manufacturer warranties. Full warranty details are provided with your project estimate.

Very few sauna builders offer this level of coverage.

*Some conditions apply.

Once you have signed off on the written quote, we require a 10% payment to be put into the building queue. Before the start of construction, we will require another 30% deposit. Upon the exterior of your sauna being completed and rough in electrical, we will require another 40% to complete your sauna. The final 20% will be paid upon completion of your sauna and before delivery.

Before we start the purchasing and building process of your sauna we will need to ensure that there is crane access to your property and room in your electrical panel for a 40-60 Amp breaker. The size of the breaker is determined by the stove size and the distance from your electrical panel to the sauna. We are not a mobile sauna shop, and we do not build on-site.

Many clients want to go big with size dimensions for “sauna parties.” While we all love the occasional sauna party, we suggest basing the decision on what best suits the household's needs and who will be using the sauna most. With a four-person household, there is no need to purchase an eight-person sauna. Smaller saunas can be more efficient and have quicker heat-up times, while larger saunas can accommodate more people, or give the bather more room to stretch out. We want to provide you with the sauna that best suits your needs as well as your property.

Proper cleaning and maintenance will help your sauna last longer and maintaining the sauna is fairly easy. We suggest wiping the inside occasionally with mild soap and water. Stay away from toxic cleaners that could smell once heated or damage the softwood interior. For exterior wood surfaces, you can apply more stain every few years as needed, this is only for maintaining colour. For wood-fired stoves remember to empty the ashtray drawer with every few sauna sessions. The ashes should be removed BEFORE sauna sessions. Never dispose of hot coals unless outdoors and only in a fireproof container with no other combustibles.

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All of the wood used in our saunas comes from various parts of British Columbia while most of our Cedar comes from Vancouver Island.

This will depend on the ground structure as to where you want to place the sauna. While a level concrete pad is ideal, compacted gravel can work just as well. All of our saunas have custom-welded levelling feet. The maximum that your pad can be off level from end to end is 3 inches. This ensures a quick and efficient drop on the delivery day.

Many people love the wood heat with the old-school comfort, warmth and ambience that a fire provides. Wood, however, can be a bit more work and many sauna owners enjoy the process. Some cities and municipalities have banned the burning of wood so you would need to check with your local area.

If you are not interested in the process involved with firewood then you should choose the electric option. The electric option offers more convenience with use. Some of our electric stoves are compatible with delayed start timers and wifi wall controls. The wifi wall controls allow you to control your sauna from your phone. You can turn your sauna on just after a cold water surf session or before you leave the ski resort parking lot.

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Yes. You can provide your own stove or we can provide one for you. If you do provide your own stove then be sure to size its heating capacity with the cubic volume of the sauna. The brands we use are Harvia and Huum. Both brands have many options in wood-fired and electric.

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Yes! All of our saunas can be altered in shape, size and design to suit your vision.

Any on-site electrical work needs to be done by a certified electrician. If you do not have an electrician there are several that we work with on Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. Our electrical saunas typically use a 40 to 50-amp breaker. An electrical cable is trenched from the house to the sauna. Some of our customers have hand dug their own trenches to save a bit of money.

All of our saunas are built in our workshop on Vancouver Island in Sooke, BC. They are then delivered by a flatbed crane truck, or deck trailer and lifted into place. The site and lift will determine the size of the crane to be used.

We do have the capabilities to build a sauna on site but it can significantly increase the cost. We would have to take into consideration the travel time and accommodation of our work crew and set up an on-site workshop. In all cases, delivery is the cheaper option.

We use local delivery crane trucks and transport businesses to deliver your sauna. Prices range from $155-$200 per hour, depending on the size of the crane and the access to your property. All transport companies charge on a return trip delivery. We use a smaller crane truck when the sauna drop location has vehicle access. A larger crane is used when the sauna needs to be lifted over a house or permanent structure. The trucking company is a separate business apart from Storm Saunas. The crane cost is directly billed to the client to avoid contractor markup fees and to ensure transparency.

All of our interior cedar walls are kiln-dried bare wood and not treated. We use non-toxic wood wax for our wood floors and benches for longevity and easy cleaning. To increase the longevity and cleanliness of your sauna benches this wood wax should be applied every few years.

Our lead times vary on our orders received and can range anywhere from 2-6 months. This all depends on how busy our shop gets. We provide delivery estimate dates on our quotes.

Yes. We can assist you with moving your sauna and set up at the new location. These saunas are designed to be picked up and moved with the proper equipment.