Building a Cabin in the Woods
The first episode of an A-frame cabin build on a quarter-acre-plus mountain lot covers architect plans, engineering, the permit application and contractor bids.
Key moments
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Cabin plan and land introduced
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Architect plans and engineer costs
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Permit submitted
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Bids and first five contractors
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Driveway too steep
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Septic drain field problems
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Temporary power set up
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Footings dug 36 in past frost line
Key facts
| Cost range | Architect plans about $2,200 plus $2,000 engineer review; permit process $30,000; power about $4,500; building typically $350-$400 per sq ft |
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| Project | Building a Cabin in the Woods |
| Series channel | Mr. Build It |
| Part | 1 |
Sources: The facts and written text on this page come from the 1 video on this page, by Mr. Build It.