Driftwood · Los Angeles
Sauna builder. Los Angeles.
Bespoke cedar saunas designed and built in Los Angeles — for private residences, boutique gyms, recovery studios and wellness clubs. End-to-end: design, permitting, fabrication, install and ongoing care.
Start your sauna— What we do
A real Los Angeles sauna builder — not a kit installer.
Most "sauna companies" in Los Angeles drop-ship a prefab kit and bolt it together. Driftwood is different. We are a licensed Los Angeles general contractor and in-house craft studio, which means we design and build your sauna the same way we build a custom kitchen — milled cedar, proper framing, real ventilation, and finish carpentry that lasts decades.
Every sauna we build is designed for the room it lives in. We measure your space, model the layout, specify the heater (Huum, HUUM Drop, Harvia or IKI for traditional; Sunlighten or Clearlight for infrared), and build the cabin in our shop before installing it on site. Backed by Driftwood Care, our LA sauna service subscription, every sauna we deliver can be maintained by the same team that built it.
We work throughout Los Angeles County — from Malibu and the Pacific Palisades to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Culver City, Venice and the South Bay. If you're searching for a sauna builder in Los Angeles who actually builds (not just installs), we'd love to talk.
— Scope
Inclusions.
Custom cedar saunas
Western red cedar and clear hemlock saunas, fully custom-built to your space — indoor, outdoor or rooftop.
Commercial recovery rooms
Sauna installations for boutique fitness, yoga and recovery studios across LA, including The Yard Gym in Culver City.
Cold plunge pairings
Sauna and cold plunge installs designed together for proper hot/cold contrast therapy in residential wellness suites.
Full project delivery
We handle design, permitting, electrical, ventilation, framing, finishing and heater commissioning — one team, one number.
— Service area
Across Los Angeles.
We work throughout the greater Los Angeles area, from the Westside to the Valley and the South Bay. Most of our recent work clusters in:
- · Malibu
- · Pacific Palisades
- · Brentwood
- · Bel Air
- · Beverly Hills
- · West Hollywood
- · Hollywood Hills
- · Los Feliz
- · Silver Lake
- · Santa Monica
- · Venice
- · Culver City
- · Marina del Rey
- · Manhattan Beach
- · Hermosa Beach
- · Pasadena
- · Studio City
- · Sherman Oaks
— Frequently asked
Questions.
How much does a custom sauna cost in Los Angeles?
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A custom indoor cedar sauna in LA typically runs from $18,000 to $55,000+ depending on size, heater, glass, and site conditions. Outdoor and rooftop installations vary based on access, electrical and weatherproofing. We quote every project after a site visit.
Do you pull permits in Los Angeles?
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Yes. As a licensed Los Angeles general contractor, we handle LADBS permitting, electrical sign-off and HOA approvals where required. Most residential indoor saunas need an electrical permit; outdoor structures may need additional review.
How long does it take to build a sauna?
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From signed contract to first session, most custom saunas take 6–10 weeks. Lead time is usually driven by cedar milling, glass fabrication and heater shipping rather than the build itself.
Do you also service saunas you didn't build?
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Yes — Driftwood Care services saunas across Los Angeles regardless of who built them. We re-sand benches, replace heater elements and stones, troubleshoot controls and recondition cedar.
Can you build an outdoor sauna in LA?
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Absolutely. Outdoor saunas are increasingly popular in Los Angeles given the climate. We build standalone barrel saunas, modern cube saunas and integrated backyard wellness structures with proper drainage, electrical and shade integration.
— Begin
Get a quote.
Tell us what you're imagining — we'll respond within one business day.
Start your sauna