Do you need warmth and relaxation when you get home? A sauna is the perfect place to unwind and give your body time to recover. Buying a sauna is therefore ideal, with a sauna fitting into almost any home. Want to know more about prices, types of saunas and other options? Read it in this handy article.
What will it cost to buy a sauna?
When buying a sauna, the cost depends on several factors. Consider, for example, the type of sauna you choose, its size and sauna accessories. Check out the average prices of the different types of sauna below.
| Type of sauna | Average price (including VAT and labour) |
|---|---|
| Infrared sauna | £1.500 – £3,000 |
| Traditional or Finnish sauna | £1,000 – £4,000 |
| Barrel sauna | £2,400 – £10,000 |
Price structure of a sauna
Choices when buying a sauna
When you go to buy a sauna, there are a number of choices you have to make. These will determine the final sauna cost and composition of your sauna. From type of sauna to the size of your sauna; these are all things you have to think about. Of course, the sauna specialist will be happy to advise you on this, but also think about what your taste is by looking on Pinterest, for example. Read the important choices to make below.
Choice 1: Buy an indoor or outdoor sauna
Before you start buying a sauna, it is important to decide where you want to place it. Many people choose to buy an indoor sauna, but an outdoor sauna is of course also possible. For an outdoor sauna, you need a garden shed or something similar to place the sauna in. For a garden shed, you pay an average of £3,000. With both an outdoor sauna and a sauna at home, it is important that the space is well insulated. This way you retain the heat longer and avoid moisture problems.
Choice 2: Type of sauna
When buying a sauna, you soon notice that you have a lot of choice. The Finnish sauna or traditional sauna is the cheapest and for an infrared cabin you pay relatively a bit more. Do you choose to buy a barrel sauna? Then you will pay the most on average. Read all the features of the different saunas below.
Buying a Finnish or traditional sauna
Want to buy a cheap sauna? Then choose the sauna as many people know it; the Finnish or traditional sauna. This sauna heats itself with a sauna stove has a sauna heater that runs on electricity or wood. If you want steam in the sauna or want to raise the temperature quickly, you pour water on the hot sauna stones. This sauna generally takes a bit longer to warm up.
Buying an infrared sauna
If you choose to buy an infrared sauna, you are choosing a sauna that works extra well for aching muscles and joints. Because the infrared radiation shines directly on your body, you quickly feel the benefits of this sauna. You quickly expand this sauna by adding colour lighting, for example, so that you also have a colour therapy sauna.
Barrel sauna buy
A barrel sauna you buy for the garden. The sauna is a large barrel and reaches high temperatures, due to its round shape. By buying a barrel sauna, you choose an energy-efficient sauna, because the air circulates by itself and therefore less energy is needed for heating.
Choice 3: Size of your sauna
When buying a sauna, you also have to consider its size. Of course, it makes sense that the size of your sauna largely determines the final price. Are you curious what the average cost of buying a sauna is per type of sauna and size? Check it out below.
| Type of sauna | 2-person | 3-person | 4-person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnish or traditional sauna | £ 950 – £ 1.700 | £ 1,500 – £ 3,000 | £ 2,100 – £ 4,000 |
| Infrared sauna | £ 1,100 – £ 2,200 | £ 1.500 – £ 3,300 | £ 1,800 – £ 4,200 |
| Barrel sauna | £ 2,400 – £ 3,500 | £ 3,000 – £ 6,200 | £ 6,000 – £ 10.000 |
Choice 4: Additional options
When buying your sauna, you also have plenty of extras to choose from to make it even more luxurious. From speakers to floor heating, the options are endless. Check out the average prices of the most popular extras below. £ 70
LED colour therapy£ 200 – £ 450 Floor heating£ 700 – £ 900
Advantages of buying a sauna
Besides the relaxing effect, there are more benefits that come with buying a sauna. Consider, for example, the positive effect on your health and an increase in the value of your home. Read more about the benefits here.
Suspended muscles
The heat of the sauna you buy works well on tense and aching muscles. This is because the heat makes you sweat more and this ensures that your waste products are disposed of faster. So by using the sauna regularly, especially after exercising, you keep your body healthy and counteract aches and pains.
Less stress
As soon as you sit in the sauna, you leave your busy life behind for a while. You concentrate only on the heat in the sauna and relaxing your muscles. Moreover, the sauna is not the place to use your phone either, so this is another way to unwind.
Home value increase
Buying a sauna increases the luxury in your home, which in turn increases its value. Especially if you make sure the sauna room is well insulated. It is also important to maintain your sauna and regularly wipe it down with a cloth and soapy water, paying extra attention to the wood. This will keep your sauna looking nice and make it last a lot longer.
