Our Process

The Stoke Process: From Concept to First Session

1

Explore and Inspire

Take a look around our website to get an idea of what size sauna would best fit your needs, and what upgraded options you would like to see on an itemized quote. If you are unsure which sauna size suits you, let us know how many you’d like it to seat, and we can help you with deciding.

2

The Quote

You will receive an itemized quote, making it easy to pick and choose which details you want prioritized with your budget. We can go back and forth until it is just right. 

3

The Contract

Once the quote is finalized, you’ll sign a contract agreement and send a 10% down payment on your sauna to lock a spot in our schedule. Now is a good time to prep your pad.

SELECT YOUR SITE PAD/SITE PREP

4

The Final Details

Four weeks before your sauna build start date, we will finalize and confirm all details including: layout, window size, all upgraded options. Another 40% down payment is due at this time. 

5

Completion and Delivery

We will notify you when your build is complete and arrange delivery within the week. The remaining 50% of your sauna quoted cost is due at time of delivery. 

SHED MULE DELIVERY

6

Installation

Your electrician will connect the power if applicable. See our electrician notes below. Once the electrical is hooked up, you are able to place the stones and heat! 

ELECTRICIAN NOTES

Site Selection 

Keep the following in mind when choosing your sauna site:

• If you have a window, choose a placement where your view can stay private.
• Aesthetics: choose a placement that complements your home and yard, keeping sightlines to your porch or other accents open so the sauna enhances your outdoor space rather than feeling like clutter.
• Accessibility: it's nice to have your sauna close to a back door or walkout entry for easy everyday use.
• Electrical distance: the further your electric has to run, the higher your installation cost — plan your site with this in mind.
• Delivery access: check the Shed Mule Delivery section below so your site allows for easy delivery.

Pad/Site Prep

Your pad should be a little larger than the sauna size you ordered — for example, a 6'x8' sauna needs a pad prepped for 7'x9'.

To prep your pad:
• Remove all topsoil and organic matter.
• Fill with 6" of class V gravel or equivalent.
• Pack well and level.

Already have a space on a patio? That works great too!

Electrician Notes

The 12V lighting ties into the stove controller. Electrical requirements:

• 6KW stove/heater: 220V 30 amp circuit (neutral required for lighting)
• 9KW stove/heater: 220V 40 amp circuit (neutral required for lighting)

Pro tip for winter deliveries: trench your power out ahead of time and have it stubbed up and ready for your sauna.

Shed Mule Delivery

We use a shed mule for deliveries that are accessible by our machine. We'll need a clear path from our truck and trailer to your sauna pad location that allows the width (+4") of your sauna to pass through, with the following height clearances:

• Shed style roof: 8'6"–9'6" height clearance
• Gable style roof: 10'–11' height clearance
• No steep hills along the path

If we determine a shed mule delivery isn't possible, we'll coordinate a crane delivery instead.