Question 1

What is a tiny house?

Accepted Answer

"Tiny House" is an technical term in the international code book for dwellings under 400 sq ft. This means that ADU's (additional dwelling units, can be built in this category is the remain remain under 400sq ft.

Tiny houses can have sleeping space accessed by a ladder and other such cost saving features due to their small size and the fact that you are never far from an exit.

The Southern Chalet specializes in building efficient small square footage dwellings, custom built to your level of luxury or affordability.

Question 2

What is an ADU?

Accepted Answer

An ADU is an "Additional Dwelling Unit." This usually means that it is not the first house permitted on a single lot. Many urban centers have encouraged the use of back yards for ADU's to increase housing availability and decrease urban sprawl.

If you are ready to monetize your extra yard space by building an income producing ADU (Airbnb), an office space, or a place for mom to live, The Southern Chalet is the where you'll find expertise in fast affordable ADU builds, at any level of trim.

Our ADU's range from $65,000 to 130,000 dollars.

Question 3

How fast can I get a Southern Chalet?

Accepted Answer

It varies by season, but especially in the cooler months, we can usually finish your Southern Chalet ADU or Cabin in two to three months from the time you contact us. So call! 404-536-4607.

Question 4

Do you guys know what you're doing?

Accepted Answer

We hate to brag, but yeah. We've been in the business serving North Georgia for over 10 years. Want references? We got references. Call us! 404-536-4607.

Question 5

Do you do everything from start to finish?

Accepted Answer

Yep. The only thing you'll need to do as the owner is apply for a construction permit. Because we work in several areas, it's much easier (and cheaper) if you apply for the initial construction permit, but we'll handle the subsequent permits for plumbing, electrical, etc.

After that, just sit back and watch us work. Whether you only need your Chalet built, or also need a driveway, a deck, or maybe even a remodel of you house while we're at it.

Let's get started. Call us! 404-536-4607

Question 6

What kind of buildings do you build?

Accepted Answer

We build linked log style cabins made of northern spruce, known for it's hardiness and weather resistance. All the pieces arrive on site precut, which means when we show up to build, things go fast. It also means we can build where the pre-fab guys can't, since we can carry the wood in a piece at a time if necessary.

We use Australian timber oil for outdoor finishing because it protects the wood and it's really easy to reapply when it's time for another coat in a few years. No sanding required! That means you'll save time and money down the road.

Question 7

Can you build remote and off-grid cabins?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can! We can build on a slope at the end of goat trail or an inaccessible mountain peak. We will have to charge you for the helicopter. We can build on boat docks or just about anywhere else.

If the shed house guys said they can't get there, call us. We can.
Really, go ahead and call! 404-536-4607

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