The cost of building a cabin in woods or on a lake with waterfront amenities in the Adirondacks Cabin comes down to two variables: the homeowner and the builder. There are many factors that come into play when determining the price, ranging from planned square footage to location and desired cabin features, to the builder(s) you will choose to work with. In some cases, it can be more expensive to build a cabin in the woods than a larger house in a planned or existing sub-development. We recommend also reviewing existing cabins and cottages currently for sale in the Adirondacks, to help get some ideas.
SQUARE FOOTAGE
How large of a cabin is the home going to be? Is it going to be a quaint little cabin in the woods or a large mountain cabin taking a larger footprint? In most cases, building a smaller cabin is going to be a more affordable and faster process then building a large cabin. However, if high-end features are desired or the smaller cabin is located in a more remote location, this will drive up cost.
LOCATION
Where is the cabin going to be located? Purchasing land throughout the Adirondacks can vary in price with some towns being more expensive than others. Determining out the amount of acres, water features or views will give you a head start on finding out what it is going to cost building your cabin. Then, understanding the current access roads and ability to bring in larger equipment, will help to determine how efficiently the cabin can be built.
FEATURES
What features are you going to have included in your cabin? Choosing premium options can rapidly increase to cost of building your cabin. From appliances and finishes to climate systems, the features built into the cabin can vary the price greatly.
LABOR
You have determined everything for your perfect Adirondack cabin, now is the time to hire a group to build your dream. There are two typical options when building a cabin in the Adirondacks: installing a pre-built cabin that comes in sections or a “stick-built” log cabin. The pre-built cabin option will generally have a more standard pricing system with limited options on additional features. A stick-built cabin provides you with more customization throughout the cabin but this also means more time and products, making this a pricer option.
