FAQ
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1. How does this work?
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1. How does this work?We are a one-stop, housing solution specializing in recreational house package design, supply, shipment and set-up of your vacation home. The basic steps are: (1) Design & Consultation, (2) Contract, (3) Engineering & revisions, (4) Permit, (5) Manufacturing & site prep, (6) Delivery, (7) set-up. Allow 8 weeks or more from contract, pending design, engineering, & permit times. |
2. What do I need to do?Have property and an idea. Work towards a basic design and construction schedule. We can help you right from the beginning or just when we are needed. |
3. Do you have financing?Not currently. |
4. I want my own floor plan - can you do it?Yes. Most of our packages are modified in some way from existing floor plans in some way - our design team will work with you to get what you want. |
5. If I have plans can I start building right away?No. You will have to engineer your plans for the specific municipality you are building. Once the engineer has made his recommendations, we will modify the plan and you can take it to your local building department to apply for permit. |
6. Do you charge for design consultation?No. |
7. Do you design for free?No. You will need formal drawings to get your building permit. Our package price includes 10 hours of free design. |
8. Do the plans include everything I need to build?Yes, but they do not include electrical, mechanical and plumbing layouts. |
9. Why prefab?Pre-fabrication reduces site labor and set-up time. This advantage is magnified when the building site is remote, hard to access or if you don’t have builder contacts. Producing under dry factory conditions also insures uniformity, quality control and building code compliance. If you are borrowing money, you will receive faster draws. Prefabrication also reduces threat of material theft. |
10. Why a package home?Ease and simplicity. Our packages utilize proven materials set up by experienced professionals. One price for all you need - no figuring, no missing materials, no worries. Very useful for when you can’t just drive to the nearest store for something you forgot. |
11. What is a "lock-up"?Lock-up literally means you can lock the front door and seal the house from the outside. Your house is weather-proof: the roof is finished and the windows & exterior doors are installed. We call our package “Lock-up Plus” because it includes pre-finished exterior materials to make your house finished from the outside. Most labor contracts treat the pre-finished exterior package as separate from “Lock-up”. |
12. Can you provide "lock-up" labor as part of the package?Yes, throughout most of British Columbia. Please ask us about our lock-up labor price. |
13. What do I need to do after lock-up?Finish the outside. Your material package includes pre-finished siding, trims, fascia, soffit and decking material. Finish the inside. Your package DOES NOT INCLUDE plumbing, electrical, insulation, vapour barrier, drywall/panelling, flooring, cabinets, counters, sinks, lighting, fixtures, and surface finishes. You will receive a building guide that can be used as a check list. |
14. Can you finish my house so that it's ready to move in?No - we currently do not offer that service. |
15. Can I choose my own materials?Yes, please see our “additional options" section in our "what's included". |
16. What's in the package?Please see our "what's included" section of Creative Cabins. |
17. This is a prefabricated package. Can I build this by myself?An experienced “weekend warrior” could assemble a smaller package quite easily. But for larger homes, we recommend having an experienced carpenter on hand. |
18. Is shipping or trucking included in the price?For export customers, shipping is included to the nearest base port or to your door, depending on the location. For Canadian clients, our service includes arranging the best and most economical method of transport - but we do not charge for it. Clients are billed directly by the carrier. |
19. How many trucks does it take?One 48’ semi-trailer for small packages. Two or three for larger packages. |
20. How many containers does it take?Containers hold about 1/3 less material than a 48’ flat-bed, so count on 2 or 3 containers per house. |
21. How does payment work?For Canadian customers, we require an initial deposit, a second payment to set production and delivery, and a final payment of the balance before delivery. For export customers, there are methods to insure both payment and shipment are guaranteed. Please inquire. |
