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Cost guide
What Does a Dome House Cost?
A dome house kit is priced for the model and size you choose, and the kit price includes shipping to the lower 48 states. Where sales tax applies, we calculate it on your invoice. Installation, land, foundation, and interior finishes are not included and depend on your project. Here's what shapes the total. For pricing on your project, book a call with our team or request a quote.
The kit price
What's in It, and What Isn't
Included
In the kit price
- The frame, glass, entrance kit and door, curtain system, solar fan, two windows with mosquito screens, anchoring feet, toolkit, and manuals, plus the cover and insulation layer on the Tetra Hybrid
- Foundation guidelines for a pier-and-deck or concrete-slab base
- The installation manual and assembly blueprints for every job, plus support from our team
- Shipping to the lower 48 states
Quoted
Quoted for your project
- Options and upgrades, configured at order time
- Installation support
- Stamped engineering documentation for permitting
- Alaska, Hawaii, and international delivery
- Larger sizes, on request
Your project
Not included
- Land
- Foundation
- Installation
- Interior finishes
Cost drivers
What Shapes the Total
The kit: model and size
The Tetra Glass and Tetra Hybrid share the same standard sizes, and larger sizes are available on request.
- Tetra Glass Geodesic Dome Kit: double-pane tempered glass, all glass or with insulated panels, on a pre-welded aluminum frame
- Tetra Hybrid Glass Dome: double-pane glass viewing area + insulated cover on an aluminum and steel frame, built for a smarter budget
- Every size is available as a Tetra Glass or Tetra Hybrid build; full dimensions are on Dome Kit Sizes
Glass and covering
On the Tetra Glass, pick the glass for the view, the climate, and the privacy you want. On the Tetra Hybrid, the cover and insulation are already in the kit price, so the main choices are the size of the glass area and whether to add a skylight.
- Clear, tinted, colored, or fully mirrored double-pane tempered glass — multiple shades including bronze and dark — to dial in privacy and sunlight
- On the Tetra Hybrid, a larger glass viewing area is optional
- On the Tetra Hybrid, a skylight with manual or automated operation is optional
Options and upgrades
Options are configured at order time, and which ones fit your build is confirmed against your kit, location, and engineering during quoting.
- A solar exhaust fan and two manual windows with mosquito screens come with every kit; the Tetra Hybrid can swap in electric windows
- A curtain system comes with every kit, for privacy on demand
- HVAC prep options for mini-splits and similar systems; every kit is solar and HVAC compatible
- The full list is on Options and Customization
Foundation and site
The foundation is part of your project, not the kit. Foundation guidelines come with the kit.
- Most customers choose a pier foundation with a raised deck; a concrete slab is also an option
- Anchoring feet and deck screws are included
- Confirm unloading equipment and truck access — road width, grade, turning room — before ship day
Shipping
Kits ship flat-packed by freight — frame, glass, covering, fasteners, and the installation guide, labeled and ready for your crew.
- Free shipping to the lower 48 states: freight is included in the kit price. Alaska, Hawaii, and international delivery are quoted separately.
- Freight to your site or the nearest accessible point
Installation
Build it yourself, hire it out, or add installation support to your quote.
- Self-install with the installation manual and assembly blueprints
- Or hand it to a local contractor — the documentation is written for both
- Installation support is available and quoted per project
Permits and engineering
Engineering and stamped documentation for permitting are available nationwide, scoped to your site and jurisdiction.
- Whether a permit is needed depends on your state and county; check with your local building department early
- Tell us where you're building and what the jurisdiction wants, and we'll quote the kit and documentation together
- More on Engineering and Permits
Utilities and interior finish
Interior walls, flooring, electrical, and plumbing go in like a regular dwelling — finished by your builder.
- Our domes can be insulated, wired, and plumbed just like a standard home
- Which layouts fit your size are confirmed against your location and engineering during quoting
Questions, answered
Cost Questions
Which costs more, the Tetra Glass or the Tetra Hybrid?
Your quote shows the exact difference at your size, and the Tetra Hybrid is built for a smarter budget. Its galvanized steel framing and insulated cover let it keep real double-pane glass where you look out, and the Tetra Glass, all glass or glass with insulated panels, is the pick when the view is the whole point. From there, size and options move the price, and every project is confirmed by quote.
What is included in a dome kit?
At The Dome House, every kit comes complete with a heavy-duty metal frame, double-pane glass, a door (a real one, not a zipper flap), and anchoring hardware. The Tetra Glass is all glass or glass with insulated panels. The Tetra Hybrid adds an extra-thick cover and an insulation layer, all in the kit price. A solar fan, two windows and curtains come with every dome. Optional upgrades include glass finishes, a skylight, HVAC preparation, and more.
Can I order a larger size?
Yes. Larger sizes are available on request, alongside the five standard sizes on our Dome Kit Sizes page. A larger size is quoted for your project, and its production and delivery schedule is confirmed when you order.
What site prep does a dome need?
Most customers build on a pier foundation with a wood deck, and a concrete slab is also an option, with engineering plans available for both. If the dome will have a bathroom or kitchen, plumbing rough-in happens at the foundation stage, like any small structure. Before ship day, confirm unloading equipment and truck access to your site: road width, grade, and turning room.
How are dome kits delivered?
Flat-packed by freight to your site or nearest accessible point, with the frame, glass, covering, fasteners, and the installation guide. Shipping is free to the lower 48 states because freight is included in the kit price; Alaska, Hawaii, and international delivery are quoted separately. Site-access planning is on our Delivery page.
How does installation work?
Every kit comes with an installation manual and assembly blueprints for every job, plus support from our team, written for a DIY crew or a local contractor. Most customers use a small team or a local contractor, and we'll give you a time estimate for your kit and size with your quote. If you'd rather not do it yourself, installation support is available and quoted with your project.
What do the engineering documents cover?
Stamped engineering documentation for permitting, with wind and snow-load details, is available nationwide and scoped to your site and jurisdiction. Requirements depend on your state and county, so check with your local building department early. Tell us where you're building and what the jurisdiction wants, and we'll quote the kit and documentation together.
How do utilities work in a dome house?
Our domes can be insulated, wired, and plumbed just like a standard home, with interior walls, flooring, and utilities finished by your builder. They work on the grid or off it: the kits are compatible with solar panels, HVAC systems, and off-grid setups. In hotter climates, mirrored or tinted glazing plus an HVAC unit keeps the interior comfortable.
How well insulated are the domes?
The glass is double-pane and tempered. The Tetra Hybrid also has an extra-thick cover with an insulation layer inside, included in the kit price. Proper floor insulation helps either dome hold heat in winter and stay cool in summer.
Do you work on multi-dome projects?
Yes. For multi-unit projects we can advise on dome selection, unit spacing, and utility planning during quoting, and resort projects are confirmed by quote. The Tetra Hybrid puts more domes on your site: its insulated cover and included insulation make it a good fit for most of the units, with one or two Tetra Glass units as a premium tier, and phased purchasing is normal. Bring your site plan and we'll work through it together.
Can I finance a dome house?
Financing varies by location. Traditional mortgages may not apply to off-grid or unconventional builds, so some customers bundle the dome into a land and construction loan or use owner-builder financing. It's worth checking with a local lender familiar with modular or alternative housing.
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