FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Well given the very diverse heritage that makes up Manitoba, Kleena actually means “Small” in German.

At this time, Kleena Homes offers a variety of mono roof styled homes ranging from 100 to 600 sq feet. We would be more than happy to offer a custom sq sized home that would suit your lifestyle.

In Manitoba, there are numerous laws, but one thing we can all agree on, is that this is a customers preference. Its well known that Tiny Homes placed on solid foundations will appreciate in value, whereas those on wheels will depreciate.

Typically, we conduct a Planning & Design Consultation as part of our pre-construction process. This consultation generally spans a period of approximately 2-3 weeks with an approximate build time of 12-16 weeks.

Construction Phase: The construction phase for a tiny house is approximately 12-16 weeks. However, please keep in mind that the actual duration may vary based on the specific project requirements. Nevertheless, this time frame serves as a reliable estimate.

Current Status: Presently, the waiting period to commence a build stands at around five months.

Modular Tiny Homes and Park Models: are dwellings typically come equipped with plumbing hookups that resemble those found in conventional houses. Our services include the provision of stub-outs for connecting to sanitary drains and water inlets. For Park Models, we offer customization options for hookups to align with your specific requirements.

Electricity: Our tiny homes can be built to provide amperage from 50 amps to 200 amps so it really just depends on your needs. For less hassle with voltage for tiny houses on wheels (50 amp), we recommend hot water heaters and stoves run on propane. But we offer electric units as well. Our larger modular and park model tiny houses use more power. For these 150 amp to 200 amp is standard. On demand tankless water heaters are also an efficient option.

Heating & Cooling: We use Mini-Split HVAC units. We have different tiers of mini split system units you can choose from.

As part of our package, we would normally transport our Tiny Homes for convenience and safety. Some customers would like to have choices.

For a tiny house on wheels, you’ll require a vehicle with a towing capacity of 3/4 to 1 ton, akin to models like the F250, 2500, or F350, and 3500. It’s important to note that in most states, the maximum allowable height without a permit is 13’6″. Thus, you must exercise caution when encountering low bridges, although the majority of states typically feature bridges with higher clearances exceeding 13’6″.

Nonetheless, it’s advisable to conduct thorough research and carefully plan your routes to steer clear of any potential obstacles.

As for our modular and park model tiny homes, the transportation necessitates professional handling using a substantial big rig tractor-trailer truck. Typically, we coordinate the transportation of your home upon the completion of the build.Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.

At this time. we do offer very competitive financing. Unlike your local bank or credit union, our lender seems to specialize in Modular and Park Model homes. On our financing page, we list several companies who do financing for tiny houses there. We would love to hear how well they serve you.

Indeed that can be arranged. Feel free to call us, or send us a message so we can schedule a day and time that works best for you. Our tours take approximately 30 minutes. Feel free to contact us HERE.

Our warranty at Kleena Homes is a 5 years comprehensive warranty. Our representatives will be more than happy to review these details in person.

You may have seen a few television programs where Tiny Home costs in the United States seem very cheap. In Canada, its still a very affordable, but the conversion from USD to CAD is a bit more.

The cost of a tiny house can vary significantly, but our builds start at $75k CAD. The overall cost depends on the specific features and customization you choose for the house. If you opt to have a builder construct your tiny home, they will typically charge labor costs, potentially increasing the total expenses, especially if you incorporate extensive craftsmanship or custom projects into the interior design. Additionally, the geographical location of the builder’s base is often an overlooked factor. Builders in different regions, such as British Columbia and Ontario, have varying pricing structures due to differences in the cost of living in those areas.

At Kleena Homes, we have experience with both approaches. For instance, in the case of Floor Plan #1 our first tiny home, the majority of the work was completed by the builder.

Ultimately, choosing to use recycled materials and undertaking DIY projects can significantly reduce costs during the construction of your tiny house. Additionally, opting for a pre-built tiny house shell on a trailer or a DIY kit and handling the interior work yourself can be a cost-effective strategy.

This would depend on the entire sq footage, but as far as we know with the interior insulation, MB Hydro per month would be approx. $30.00/MTH. Costs will vary if you are on grid, off grid, running solar or utilizing wind. Of course if you are self sufficient and off grid, upfront costs may be high, but over time well worth the investment. Other variables like water etc. still need to be calculated.