Suppose you’re interested in setting up a spa, and you’re wondering, how much does it cost to own a spa? Well, you’re in luck. In this article, we will enlighten you about all the financial commitments needed to open a spa. It’ll be a comprehensive guide to help you understand the cost breakdown involved in building a spa. We will go over how much is spent on the land, construction, and equipment.
However, keep in mind that this guide is just an average of many spas across the country and it can vary greatly depending on location, size, and type of spa being built.
The Cost Of Buying And Setting Up A Spa
Cost of Land
The first thing to consider is the size of land you’re looking at. A smaller piece of land will be less expensive than a larger one, but there are many other factors to consider as well. The location of the land is another important factor that affects the price of setting up a spa. Expensive areas like New York City or San Francisco tend to have high real estate prices because they’re popular and beautiful places where people want to live and work, so lands in these areas are often more expensive.
Cost of Construction
Another thing to consider is the cost of construction of the spa building. The labor rates and materials costs are the two major types of costs under this category.
The materials cost is especially important when it comes to spas because they require special equipment and materials not found in normal homes or businesses. As for the labor costs, you should prepare to pay anywhere between $300 to $500 per square meter for construction labor costs.
Professional Fee (legal, accountant, etc.)
The professional fee is the sum of all fees related to legal, accounting, and consulting services. For instance, if you are building in a city requiring a permit, your architect will need to hire an attorney specializing in zoning laws and building codes. Also, you’ll need an accountant to help analyze tax implications based on your location. If there are any objections from neighbors or local government agencies during this process, expect additional costs for those consultations.
Cost of Permits and Licensing
When starting a business in the United States, you may need to get different licenses and permits. Unfortunately, the spa business is no exception.
First, you need to find out about all licenses and permits you need to operate your spa. Next comes zoning laws, which is the process by which land-use laws are created (in other words, areas where buildings can and cannot be built). Once zoning laws are adhered to, your spa building project will go through design review and permitting processes. When these processes are completed, you can then apply for building permits that will allow work to begin on constructing your spa. A building permit is an authorization from your local government agency that oversees construction projects within its jurisdiction area (usually the city or county). However, the cost of getting a permit for a building varies from state to state, but it’s usually around $500 to $1000, depending on the size and complexity of the spa building construction.
You’ll also need to get an electrical permit; this provides permission from an electrical inspector who ensures that all electrical wiring in the spa building meets code requirements.
Cost of Equipment and Installation
Depending on the type of spa and the treatment you wish to offer, you’ll need spa equipment to run the spa. You’ll need spa equipment such as massage tables, laser equipment, facial steamer, reclining facial chairs, manicure and pedicure stations, reclining facial chairs, hydrotherapy equipment, aromatherapy supplies, acupressure instruments, and many more. Endured of making a list of the equipment necessary for your type of spa and checking for the best deals that suit your budget.
Operating capital
Operating capital refers to the money you need to keep the doors of your spa open. It’s not just start-up capital, which is the money needed to get your business up and running. Operating capital includes all of your monthly expenses, everything from paying employees to buying cleaning products and more.
Being able to budget for these costs will help you figure out how much operating capital you need. Still, other factors can affect how much operating cash flow you need as well, such as the cost of raw materials like soap or lotions if the spa sells them on site.
