Absolute Saunas

Custom indoor saunas, built into your home.

We design and build saunas sized to your space, from basement retreats to home gym add-ons, across Barrie and Simcoe County.

  • Built from scratch, not a kit
  • Local to Barrie
  • One crew start to finish
Custom cedar indoor sauna built by Absolute Saunas

Every sauna is built for the room it lives in

No off-the-shelf boxes. We measure your space, plan the layout with you, and build the sauna on site so it fits like it was always there.

Basement saunas

The most popular spot. We frame, insulate and vapour-seal properly so the heat stays in the sauna and moisture stays out of your basement.

Bathroom & ensuite saunas

Step out of the sauna and into the shower. We work around existing plumbing and tie the finishes into your bathroom.

Home gym & spare room

Turn an unused corner or spare bedroom into a two-to-six person sauna, with benches, lighting and even a skylight to suit.

What goes into one of our saunas

The parts you can't see matter as much as the wood you can. Here's how we build.

  • WoodWestern red cedar, aspen or hemlock interiors. Clear, knot-free bench boards that stay comfortable to sit on.
  • HeatElectric sauna heaters sized to the room's volume, with digital or wall controls. Wiring done by a licensed electrician.
  • EnvelopeInsulated walls and ceiling, foil vapour barrier, and proper intake and exhaust venting.
  • FinishesSolid cedar doors built in-house, warm LED lighting under the benches, cedar heater guards, and a floor that handles heat and water.
  • ExtrasCedar-lined skylights, exterior wall cladding and lighting, tiered benches, and duckboard flooring.

Saunas we've built

A few recent projects from homes around Simcoe County.

Project video coming soon

How it works

  1. In-home visit

    We come out, look at the space, and talk about size, wood and how you'll use it.

  2. Design & quote

    You get a clear layout and a written price before any work starts.

  3. Build

    Our crew frames, insulates, wires, lines and finishes the sauna on site.

  4. First heat

    We fire it up with you, walk you through the controls and care.

Serving all of Simcoe County

Based in Barrie and building saunas in homes throughout the county. Not sure if you're in our area? Just ask.

  • Barrie
  • Innisfil
  • Orillia
  • Collingwood
  • Wasaga Beach
  • Midland
  • Penetanguishene
  • Bradford
  • Alliston
  • Angus
  • Springwater
  • Oro-Medonte

Common questions

How much does a custom indoor sauna cost?

Most of the custom indoor saunas we build fall between $10,000 and $20,000, depending on size, wood choice, heater and glass. We give you a written price after the in-home visit.

How much space do I need?

A comfortable two-person sauna can fit in roughly a 4 by 6 foot area. Ceilings around 7 feet work best so the heat stays where you sit.

Do I need a new electrical circuit?

Usually yes. Most sauna heaters need a dedicated 240V circuit. We look at your panel during the visit and include the electrical work in the quote.

How long does the build take?

Most saunas are built in about one to two weeks on site, once materials arrive.

Can you build a sauna in a basement with a concrete floor?

Yes. Basements are one of the best places for a sauna. We handle the floor, insulation and vapour barrier so moisture isn't an issue.

Get a free in-home quote

Tell us a little about your space and we'll get back to you within one business day to book a visit.

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