Tiny house costs: what do you take into account?

A Tiny House is inherently cost-saving. You live smaller and more sustainably. This reduces heating costs and you use less electricity. What Tiny House costs should you consider?

To estimate the cost of your Tiny House, look at every aspect of the house, from size to structure, from design to maintenance. You should also consider any electricity, heating and drainage costs.

Consumption costs

If you rent or buy a quality Tiny House, it is well insulated. The volume to be heated is also significantly smaller. This means that Tiny houses often 75% have lower heating costs than traditional houses. The actual consumption depends on your heating system: is it electric or gas? If you go off grid and work with solar panels, you can aim for ‘energy neutrality’.

The windows ensure that your house is fully lit, maximising the benefit of natural daylight. This also reduces the Tiny House cost of lighting.

When it comes to water, both water consumption and water bills are lower for small houses because they have a smaller consumption requirement.

When it comes to drainage, consider the maintenance costs of keeping your sewer system free of debris. In a number of Tiny Houses

Maintenance costs

For those who own a Tiny House, you should also consider maintenance costs. Depending on the quality of the interior and exterior finishes, you should have little costs for the first 15 years.

Check with the seller how many years of warranty there is on the materials. A correct manufacturer should be able to offer a 10-year warranty on the materials.

The technical installations are crucial in your Tiny House. The boiler, the solar panels, the toilet (with possible composting) and the kitchen appliances are components where costs may crop up over time. So when buying your Tiny House, it's best to think about them. Generally speaking, if you choose quality, you will have fewer problems and costs afterwards.

Also make sure you have a good floor that can tolerate water well. A good quality laminate or other type of flooring makes a difference.

Under the motto: ‘measuring is knowing’, Tiny Wonder tries to monitor the cost of Tiny House rental. That way, we can maximise our commitment to sustainability. Next year, we hope to present the first results.

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