TINY HOME PAYMENT PROCESS: What to Expect

Payment Schedule

Initial Deposit
A 50% deposit is required at the time of contract signing. This payment is made via ACH transfer and secures your spot on our production schedule. It also allows us to begin ordering key materials, including the trailer, framing system, windows, siding, and roofing.

Progress Payments
Four progress payments of 10% each will be invoiced after the successful completion of key build milestones, verified through the NOAH inspection process:

  1. Trailer VIN Verification and Inspection

  2. Framing Inspection

  3. Rough Mechanicals Inspection

  4. Dry-In and Insulation Inspection

Final Payment
The remaining balance will be due upon completion of your tiny home and after all inspections are finalized. Once payment is received, we will schedule your delivery and provide all final documentation.

Build Timeline Overview

Week 1 – Material Procurement Begins

  • Custom 24' x 8' trailer with dual 7,000 lb. axles, drop-leg jack, and leveling jacks is ordered

  • Volstrukt steel framing kit is ordered

  • Window package ordered from Rosati Windows

  • Siding and roofing materials selected and ordered

Weeks 2–6 – Design + Final Selections

  • Tiny home layout finalized and renderings created for kitchen and bath

  • Customer approves all fixtures, appliances, and finish selections

  • Remaining materials are ordered and staged

Week 7 – Major Component Delivery

  • Trailer, framing kit, windows, and siding materials are projected to arrive
    (Estimated timelines may vary depending on supplier availability. Substitutions of equal quality may be used to prevent project delays.)

Weeks 8–18 – Construction + Inspections

  • Full build process begins

  • NOAH+ inspections are completed in 5 stages

  • Progress payments issued at each inspection milestone

  • Customer receives regular photo/video updates throughout the build

Week 19 – Final Inspection + Delivery Scheduling

  • Final inspection by the State of Ohio Department of Transportation

  • Delivery arranged through One Call Logistics

  • Final payment due prior to release of home for transport

Additional Notes

  • Delivery Management: Delivery is coordinated by Rulaco Tiny Homes and completed by One Call Logistics. The customer is responsible for paying transportation fees directly to One Call Logistics, as they hold the required commercial transport insurance.

  • Insurance: All tiny homes are covered by Builder’s Risk Insurance while in our care.

  • Communication: Clients receive bi-weekly accounting statements and progress updates. We document key build phases through video, and all NOAH inspection reports are archived for your records.

We’re committed to providing an honest, detailed, and enjoyable building experience—every step of the way. Thank you for choosing Rulaco Tiny Homes to bring your vision to life.