Buying guide: Home Saunas

Buying guide: Home Saunas

The average sauna installation costs between $3,000 and $6,000. On average, you'll spend about $4,500. Size and material costs play the biggest roles in what you'll pay. Labor costs usually account for between $700 and $3,000 of the total price.

There are four diverse types of saunas: traditional Finnish sauna, dry sauna, steam bath (also known as a Turkish bath), and an infrared sauna. Each experience varies from one type of sauna to the next.

The Right Size for a Sauna

Typical room sizes are from 4 by 4 feet to 8 by 12 feet. When planning a sauna's size, figure you'll need at least 2 feet of bench space for each bather; ideally, bathers should be able to recline, so, if possible, allow 6 feet in one direction.

What kinds of sauna styles are there?

Wood-Burning Saunas
Electric Saunas
Infrared Saunas
Smoke Saunas
Steam Saunas
Shower-Sauna Combos