Basements
The most popular choice in Winnipeg. Concrete floors, room to size it right, and usually close to a bathroom.
Why people build with us
Sealed and vented properly
Wired by a licensed electrician
Proudly Canadian
A Real Sauna, Without Leaving the House
Winter in Winnipeg is long, and not everyone wants to cross the yard in a towel at minus thirty. An indoor sauna puts the heat a few steps from your shower, ready whenever you are.
We build indoor saunas into the space you already have: the basement corner that's been storage for ten years, a spare ensuite, the home gym. Like every sauna we build, each room gets framed, insulated, vapour sealed and clad in cedar, with a heater sized to the room rather than picked off a shelf.
Get a quoteWhere an Indoor Sauna Fits
Most homes have a spot that works. The most common ones we build into:
Ensuites and bathrooms
A sauna next to the shower, so cooling off is one step away.
Home gyms
Heat after a workout without leaving the room.
Spare rooms and closets
A 4 × 6 ft sauna seats two comfortably.
Condos
Possible with board approval. Often a good fit for infrared.
How We Build Indoor Saunas In Winnipeg
- Framed and insulated walls and ceiling, including against cold foundation walls
- Foil vapour barrier, taped at every seam, so moisture stays in the sauna and out of your house
- Western red cedar, hemlock or spruce tongue-and-groove, with knot-free boards on the benches so there are no hot spots
- Electric heater and controls sized to the room's volume, with a timer or app control
- Ventilation placed to the heater manufacturer's spec, so the air stays fresh instead of stuffy
- Tempered glass door or full glass front, with soft LED lighting under the benches
Sizing Your Indoor Sauna
Around 4 × 6 ft
Compact
One or two people.
Fits a closet, a basement corner or the end of an ensuite.
Around 5 × 7 ft
Family
Three or four people.
The most common size, with room to lie down on the upper bench.
6 × 8 ft and up
Large
Five or more.
Two tiers of benching, or a glass front that opens onto the room.
We usually build to around 7 ft inside, even in a taller room. Heat rises, and a lower ceiling keeps it where you're sitting.
Traditional or Infrared?
Traditional
Traditional is usually the better call
When you want real 80 to 90°C heat and steam off the rocks. Needs a dedicated 240V circuit.
Get a quoteInfrared
Infrared makes more sense
When space or power is tight. Lower air temperature, quicker to warm up, and many smaller units run on a standard household circuit.
Get a quoteNot sure? Reach out and we'll talk it through.
Installed Properly, Start to Finish
Indoor builds happen in place, so the work stays in the room and the rest of the house carries on as normal.
Site visit
We measure the room, check the floor, walls and ceiling, and look at your electrical panel.
Design and quote
Layout, benches, heater, door and lighting, with a fixed price.
Build
Framing, insulation, vapour barrier and cedar, with the mess kept to the room.
Electrical and first heat-up
The heater circuit is run by a licensed electrician, then we fire it up with you.
Already bought an indoor sauna kit? We install those too
Winnipeg Indoor Sauna FAQs
How much does an indoor sauna cost in Winnipeg?
It depends on the size, wood, heater and how much work the room needs first. You get a fixed quote after we've seen the space.
Can I put a sauna in my basement?
Yes, and it's the most common place we build them. Concrete floors work well, and we insulate and vapour seal against the foundation walls so nothing sweats behind the cedar.
Will a sauna cause moisture problems in my house?
Not when it's built properly. A traditional sauna is mostly dry heat with short bursts of steam. The sealed vapour barrier and ventilation keep that moisture inside the sauna and move it out.
Does my electrical panel have room for a sauna heater?
Most traditional heaters need their own 240V circuit. Plenty of Winnipeg homes have the capacity, and some older ones need a panel upgrade first. We check during the site visit.
Do I need a floor drain?
No, a dry sauna doesn't need one. A water-resistant floor like tile or sealed concrete matters more. A drain is a nice extra if the sauna sits next to a shower.
Do I need a permit?
Wiring the heater needs an electrical permit, and framing in a new room can need a building permit. We'll tell you what your build needs and coordinate it with the electrician.
How long does an install take?
Indoor builds are usually quicker than outdoor ones, with no pad to pour and no weather to work around. You get a schedule with the quote.
Get a Free Indoor Sauna Consultation
Tell us about the room you have in mind. We'll come out, measure it and give you an honest idea of what will fit.
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