Ordering process
How to order a Katana House?
The process is simple and straight forward and involves several steps described below.
(Please scroll down to Pricing guidelines part of this page for more detailed description on costs.)
1. Initial configuration and Design&Bid Set purchase. 5.000-25.000 $*
Once you have decided on the model and you have the land - the first step is the purchase the model design package / bid-set. This package includes more detailed floorplans than published in the website, elevations and building data that will be necessary for the next steps. Design package also includes placing the layout of the house on your lot plans. Katana House is providing more detailed plans based on the process described in this page.
* Design package is not ready to build set - it is a initial non refundable licensing fee and design package that will need a lot of other steps for a construction ready documentation.
Next a design has to be adapted to your lot (see points 2 & 3 below) and once the design is ready and signed off by the customer, this design package is the basis for the next steps: engineering (structural, site, civil, MEP). It is also used for contractor bidding, factory kit pricing, window pricing, and budgeting for finishes.
It also allows you to start looking for the necessary local contractors for site-prep works while we are working through the next steps described below.
The process is simple and straight forward and involves several steps described below.
(Please scroll down to Pricing guidelines part of this page for more detailed description on costs.)
1. Initial configuration and Design&Bid Set purchase. 5.000-25.000 $*
Once you have decided on the model and you have the land - the first step is the purchase the model design package / bid-set. This package includes more detailed floorplans than published in the website, elevations and building data that will be necessary for the next steps. Design package also includes placing the layout of the house on your lot plans. Katana House is providing more detailed plans based on the process described in this page.
* Design package is not ready to build set - it is a initial non refundable licensing fee and design package that will need a lot of other steps for a construction ready documentation.
Next a design has to be adapted to your lot (see points 2 & 3 below) and once the design is ready and signed off by the customer, this design package is the basis for the next steps: engineering (structural, site, civil, MEP). It is also used for contractor bidding, factory kit pricing, window pricing, and budgeting for finishes.
It also allows you to start looking for the necessary local contractors for site-prep works while we are working through the next steps described below.
2. Lot feasibility study
You will provide us all the documentation available for the lot including the site plan, property survey, soil test, flood elevation, zoning information, etc. This gives our team a good foundation to understand the site and what has to be done in next steps.
3. Design adaptation to the lot
We can do the adaptation of the plans to your lot of your individual program. This scope of works is done on a retainer basis and we will adjust the necessary changes based on lot specifics and your individual design program.
4. Engineering
Now that the design plans are ready and lot related document package is reviewed - it is time to work on detailed engineering. This step involves structural engineering, civil engineering, foundation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hvac and other engineering tasks. The cost of these tasks directly depend on the result of the first three steps. A preliminary quote will be provided for each engineering task.
4b. Specialized equipment engineering
Includes solar, energy storage, home automation, smart systems, any other specialized systems, etc.
5. Finishes, specification and interior design
You can choose finishes from our standard offering or we can provide full-scale interior design and decor services and design consulting. Once the choices are made our design team will work with the sourcing team and contractors to coordinate the process.
6. Construction schedule & choice of contractor
Once the engineering is done and all specifications are clear it is time to create the building schedule and determine the responsibilities and scope of work of each party - the factory, supply chain, contractors and designers.
7. Permitting
You can apply for the permits yourself or a general contractor can do it. Permitting process usually involves local fees including impact fees, permit fees, utility fees, etc. Since cities and municipalities are very different, this is one of the only parts where we can not predict the time it will take. Getting a permit can take a couple weeks or in some places up to several months.
8. Placing the order for a house kit
As permits are obtained the off-site house kit manufacturing can start simultaneously with the ground works. It is time to place the house kit order. In some cases customers pre-order the materials in an earlier stage. If you are working with our designers on the finishes, fixtures and furnishings it is also a good time to start ordering necessary finishes.
9. Ground works & foundation
Ground works and foundation is built based on soil conditions, factory guidelines and local requirements by a general contractor. It all happens simultaneously while the house kit is in production and windows and doors are being manufactured..
10. House delivery
As the factory installation team has confirmed the compliance of foundation and house kit is ready for delivery and kit has been fully paid, the kit is delivered to the site.
11. Installation
Your house is being installed on a foundation by factory-certified installers. In some cases, factory sends instructors, and local contractors do assembly works. In other cases it is a factory installation crew. Installation includes assembly, and works up to the point that the house is watertight.
12. Finishes
Katana House approved chosen contractor installs pre-ordered finishes. Includes exterior and interior finishes, fixtures and appliances.
12b. Specialized equipment
This part is optional and can include solar power, energy storage, smart home systems, hydroponics, smart ventilation, automation, etc.
13. Landscaping
As construction works are finalized and site is cleared from construction equipment - landscaping takes place. Landscapong is typically done locally.
14. Obtaining Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections are done, all payments are settled and Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
15. Move-in
House orientation is provided and you can move in and enjoy your new KATANA HOUSE
You will provide us all the documentation available for the lot including the site plan, property survey, soil test, flood elevation, zoning information, etc. This gives our team a good foundation to understand the site and what has to be done in next steps.
3. Design adaptation to the lot
We can do the adaptation of the plans to your lot of your individual program. This scope of works is done on a retainer basis and we will adjust the necessary changes based on lot specifics and your individual design program.
4. Engineering
Now that the design plans are ready and lot related document package is reviewed - it is time to work on detailed engineering. This step involves structural engineering, civil engineering, foundation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hvac and other engineering tasks. The cost of these tasks directly depend on the result of the first three steps. A preliminary quote will be provided for each engineering task.
4b. Specialized equipment engineering
Includes solar, energy storage, home automation, smart systems, any other specialized systems, etc.
5. Finishes, specification and interior design
You can choose finishes from our standard offering or we can provide full-scale interior design and decor services and design consulting. Once the choices are made our design team will work with the sourcing team and contractors to coordinate the process.
6. Construction schedule & choice of contractor
Once the engineering is done and all specifications are clear it is time to create the building schedule and determine the responsibilities and scope of work of each party - the factory, supply chain, contractors and designers.
7. Permitting
You can apply for the permits yourself or a general contractor can do it. Permitting process usually involves local fees including impact fees, permit fees, utility fees, etc. Since cities and municipalities are very different, this is one of the only parts where we can not predict the time it will take. Getting a permit can take a couple weeks or in some places up to several months.
8. Placing the order for a house kit
As permits are obtained the off-site house kit manufacturing can start simultaneously with the ground works. It is time to place the house kit order. In some cases customers pre-order the materials in an earlier stage. If you are working with our designers on the finishes, fixtures and furnishings it is also a good time to start ordering necessary finishes.
9. Ground works & foundation
Ground works and foundation is built based on soil conditions, factory guidelines and local requirements by a general contractor. It all happens simultaneously while the house kit is in production and windows and doors are being manufactured..
10. House delivery
As the factory installation team has confirmed the compliance of foundation and house kit is ready for delivery and kit has been fully paid, the kit is delivered to the site.
11. Installation
Your house is being installed on a foundation by factory-certified installers. In some cases, factory sends instructors, and local contractors do assembly works. In other cases it is a factory installation crew. Installation includes assembly, and works up to the point that the house is watertight.
12. Finishes
Katana House approved chosen contractor installs pre-ordered finishes. Includes exterior and interior finishes, fixtures and appliances.
12b. Specialized equipment
This part is optional and can include solar power, energy storage, smart home systems, hydroponics, smart ventilation, automation, etc.
13. Landscaping
As construction works are finalized and site is cleared from construction equipment - landscaping takes place. Landscapong is typically done locally.
14. Obtaining Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections are done, all payments are settled and Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
15. Move-in
House orientation is provided and you can move in and enjoy your new KATANA HOUSE
Pricing guidelines for each step
Pricing guideline as per the 15 steps above:
While the price of a finished house depends on a thousand different variables and is estimated in the Soft Cost phase - here are the cost position guidelines and starting prices for each step. (up to 10% from total expected construction costs)
Note that they differ by region. In general you can refer to standard high-quality building costs for the same level of finishes based on high energy efficiency standards in your area using a +/- 25% variable.
Part 1: Soft Costs - expect up to 10 % from estimated construction costs. Includes Design, Licensing, Engineering services.
1. Initial Design package & Bid Set purchase
The design package / bid set price varies by components chosen and is from 5.000$ to 25.000$+ and depends on the house model's size. For example, ONE series starts at 5000$, All 24ft series (TWO and Three MINI) start at 6000$ and all 36ft (THREE LUX and ECO) start at 9000$. Additions are from 1500 - 3000$. PassionHouses line design pricing can vary by region.
2. Lot feasibility study
From 1000$, depends on quality of provided documents.
3. Design adaptation to the lot and individual changes
From 2000$ per revision.
4. Engineering
From 4000$ for structural engineering, from 3000$ for MEP, special engineering - based on the scope of works and house size. You can expect the engineering to be minimum 2% from total constriction estimate.
5. Interior design services
Interior design packages start from 1500$ for smaller houses + material sourcing costs. Design consultations from 200$ for 1st h, 100$/h after. Expect a throughout interior design to cost between 2 to 6% of building cost.
6. Construction schedule and choice of contractor
No cost at this stage.
7. Permitting & fees
Please check with your city or municipality what type of fees there will be.
Part 2: Construction costs
Construction cost guidelines, Total costs for works above the foundation, turn-key, excl. soft costs.
Florida pricing at time of publishing. Prices vary by location. (Katana House may not provide all construction phases in all regions) :
Katana ECO - from low 200's $/sf and up + site works and soft costs
Katana House - from 250's $/sf and up + site works and soft costs
Ultimate high-end individual program from 300$/sf and up and can be reach 400$/sf to 600$/sf range if specified accordingly.
8. Placing the order of a house kit (panels, glass systems, doors, etc. that are manufactured on demand)
Down payment 50% at material order
30% at production start
20% before material shipping
9. Groundworks and foundation
Site-specific, starting from 15$/sf + utilities for slab on grade. Locations requiring higher elevations due to flood zones or mountain sites with elevation differences, expect foundation costs from 30.000 - 250.000$ based on house size and site specifics (price bracket given for our standard size models).
10. House delivery
Based on location - from 3000$ per flatbed truck or from 5000$ per each 40ft HC container for overseas shipping and as a 3rd party cost shipping is calculated at market rates at the time of booking the freight. (bigger houses are several truckloads or containers. Components for finishes will ship separately).
11.Installation
Site & location specific
12. Finishes
Cost based on clients choices. Katana House provides two standard solutions and a lot of customizable options. Expect 20 - 50% of total construction costs.
13. Landscaping
Site-specific, often provided by customers own landscapers.
14. Obtaining the Certificate of occupancy
Location-specific CO costs.
15. Move in
49.95$ for a set of glasses (champagne provided by Katana House).
While the price of a finished house depends on a thousand different variables and is estimated in the Soft Cost phase - here are the cost position guidelines and starting prices for each step. (up to 10% from total expected construction costs)
Note that they differ by region. In general you can refer to standard high-quality building costs for the same level of finishes based on high energy efficiency standards in your area using a +/- 25% variable.
Part 1: Soft Costs - expect up to 10 % from estimated construction costs. Includes Design, Licensing, Engineering services.
1. Initial Design package & Bid Set purchase
The design package / bid set price varies by components chosen and is from 5.000$ to 25.000$+ and depends on the house model's size. For example, ONE series starts at 5000$, All 24ft series (TWO and Three MINI) start at 6000$ and all 36ft (THREE LUX and ECO) start at 9000$. Additions are from 1500 - 3000$. PassionHouses line design pricing can vary by region.
2. Lot feasibility study
From 1000$, depends on quality of provided documents.
3. Design adaptation to the lot and individual changes
From 2000$ per revision.
4. Engineering
From 4000$ for structural engineering, from 3000$ for MEP, special engineering - based on the scope of works and house size. You can expect the engineering to be minimum 2% from total constriction estimate.
5. Interior design services
Interior design packages start from 1500$ for smaller houses + material sourcing costs. Design consultations from 200$ for 1st h, 100$/h after. Expect a throughout interior design to cost between 2 to 6% of building cost.
6. Construction schedule and choice of contractor
No cost at this stage.
7. Permitting & fees
Please check with your city or municipality what type of fees there will be.
Part 2: Construction costs
Construction cost guidelines, Total costs for works above the foundation, turn-key, excl. soft costs.
Florida pricing at time of publishing. Prices vary by location. (Katana House may not provide all construction phases in all regions) :
Katana ECO - from low 200's $/sf and up + site works and soft costs
Katana House - from 250's $/sf and up + site works and soft costs
Ultimate high-end individual program from 300$/sf and up and can be reach 400$/sf to 600$/sf range if specified accordingly.
8. Placing the order of a house kit (panels, glass systems, doors, etc. that are manufactured on demand)
Down payment 50% at material order
30% at production start
20% before material shipping
9. Groundworks and foundation
Site-specific, starting from 15$/sf + utilities for slab on grade. Locations requiring higher elevations due to flood zones or mountain sites with elevation differences, expect foundation costs from 30.000 - 250.000$ based on house size and site specifics (price bracket given for our standard size models).
10. House delivery
Based on location - from 3000$ per flatbed truck or from 5000$ per each 40ft HC container for overseas shipping and as a 3rd party cost shipping is calculated at market rates at the time of booking the freight. (bigger houses are several truckloads or containers. Components for finishes will ship separately).
11.Installation
Site & location specific
12. Finishes
Cost based on clients choices. Katana House provides two standard solutions and a lot of customizable options. Expect 20 - 50% of total construction costs.
13. Landscaping
Site-specific, often provided by customers own landscapers.
14. Obtaining the Certificate of occupancy
Location-specific CO costs.
15. Move in
49.95$ for a set of glasses (champagne provided by Katana House).
While here you might also want to check out our financing FAQ and general FAQ pages.