katrina cottages

[NoHall]

For the smaller cottages, there is no reason why a fairly handy (skilled) person with a couple of skilled friends couldn't build one within a month. Not all are suited for that, but it is basically a sophisticated over-sized play house (actually, my SIL's dad is building a playhouse which is larger) with instructions.

Up to code, though? (Not challenging, just asking...)

 

[Smiling JOe]

Yes, if the kit is designed to code and stamped by an engineer, and I agree with SWGayboi, I would also use a professional electrician and plumber. If the plans are well-designed, those two costs should be nominal.

For the not-so-skilled, find you a GC on www.nahb.org

Mango, that $55 per sq foot is materials cost, not labor. From their website, "Prices for materials packages average $55 a square foot, but specific prices will vary by region."

 

[Matt J]

I would assume the $55/sqft would be based on very basic finishes. If you building this as a guest house as the thread started with, and you wanted to match your existing homes finishes it would probably go up considerably.

 

[scooterbug44]

The price of the Katrina cottages varies by area and does not include the foundation costs. Lowe's does quite the little dance when questioned about pricing details.

I think Dwell has a line of pre-fab homes that meet local codes that might be a more interesting and less $ alternative.