How Much Does a Glulam Timber House Cost in 2026?

One of the most common questions we receive is 'How much does it cost to build a glulam timber house?' The answer depends on many factors, but we'll give you clear benchmarks.

What Makes Up the Cost

The cost of a glulam timber house includes several main components: design (5-8% of total), house kit — walls, floors, roof (35-40%), foundation (10-15%), assembly and installation (15-20%), engineering systems — heating, plumbing, electrical (10-15%), interior finishing (10-15%).

Approximate Prices per m²

House kit (material only): from $250/m². Shell (with foundation and assembly): from $450/m². Turnkey (fully finished): from $650/m². These prices are for 180mm timber. For 200-240mm thickness, costs increase by 10-25%.

What Affects the Final Price

House area — the larger the area, the lower the price per m² due to economies of scale. Number of floors — a two-story house is cheaper than a single-story of the same area (smaller foundation and roof). Timber thickness — 180mm, 200mm or 240mm. Project complexity — non-standard shapes, bay windows, large spans increase costs.

Example Calculation

Single-story 120m² house with 200mm timber, turnkey: design — $3,500, house kit — $42,000, foundation — $12,000, assembly — $15,000, engineering — $11,000, finishing — $10,000. Total: approximately $93,500, or ~$780/m².

How to Save Without Sacrificing Quality

Choose optimal area — don't overpay for unnecessary square meters. Consider a two-story option instead of single-story. Order everything turnkey from one company — it's cheaper than hiring separate contractors. Use the calculator on our website for preliminary estimates.