BlackStone
Bring the ultimate wellness experience home with a custom sauna installation from BlackStone Construction and Design. We specialize in creating luxurious home saunas throughout Matthews, NC, offering both traditional and infrared options that transform your home into a personal retreat. Experience the profound health benefits, relaxation, and rejuvenation of sauna therapy without ever leaving your Matthews home.
Serving Matthews & Southeast Charlotte
As your local Matthews home improvement specialists, we understand the growing interest in home wellness amenities throughout this thriving community. Whether you're in Downtown Matthews, Weddington, Stallings, or the surrounding areas, we design and install custom saunas that seamlessly integrate with your home's architecture and your wellness goals.
Why Install a Home Sauna?
Home saunas have evolved from luxury items to accessible wellness investments that provide daily health benefits and enhance quality of life. A custom sauna installation offers therapeutic benefits, convenience, privacy, and significant value-added to your Matthews property. It's a wellness amenity that pays dividends in health, relaxation, and home value for years to come.
Health & Wellness Benefits of Regular Sauna Use
Cardiovascular Health
Regular sauna use improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and supports heart health with effects similar to moderate exercise.
Stress Relief
The warmth and quiet of a sauna promote deep relaxation, reduce cortisol levels, and help melt away daily stress and tension.
Muscle Recovery
Heat therapy accelerates muscle recovery after workouts, reduces soreness, and soothes aches and pains from physical activity or daily strain.
Immune Support
Regular sauna sessions may boost immune function by increasing white blood cell production and helping the body fight off illness.
Skin Health
Deep sweating cleanses pores, improves skin tone and texture, and promotes a healthy, radiant complexion through increased circulation.
Better Sleep
Evening sauna sessions promote deeper, more restful sleep by relaxing the body and establishing healthy pre-sleep routines.
Sauna Types for Matthews Homes
Traditional Finnish Saunas
Classic dry heat saunas using electric or wood-burning heaters create temperatures between 150-195°F with low humidity. The authentic sauna experience can include water poured over heated rocks for brief bursts of steam. Perfect for purists who love traditional heat and the ritual of sauna bathing.
Infrared Saunas
Modern infrared technology heats your body directly rather than the air, operating at lower temperatures (120-140°F) while providing similar benefits. Infrared saunas are energy-efficient, heat up quickly, and many people find them more comfortable for longer sessions. Available in near, mid, and far-infrared spectrum options.
Steam Rooms
For those who prefer moist heat, we can install steam rooms that create a humid, tropical environment. Steam therapy offers unique respiratory and skin benefits with 100% humidity at moderate temperatures.
Combination Units
Some installations combine traditional and infrared elements, giving you the flexibility to choose your preferred heat therapy each session.
Installation Locations for Matthews Homes
Master Bathroom Suite
Transform your master bathroom into a personal spa by adding a sauna adjacent to your shower. Convenient and luxurious, perfect for daily wellness routines.
Basement Wellness Room
Many Matthews homeowners convert basement space into dedicated wellness areas featuring saunas, exercise equipment, and relaxation zones.
Garage Conversion
Unused garage space can become a private wellness retreat with proper insulation, ventilation, and design.
Outdoor Sauna Buildings
Freestanding outdoor sauna structures create a specialized retreat in your Matthews backyard, perfect for those seeking a separate wellness sanctuary.
Closet or Small Space Conversions
Modern prefabricated infrared saunas can fit in surprisingly small spaces, including large closets or spare rooms.
The BlackStone Sauna Installation Process
Our comprehensive approach ensures a successful sauna installation:
- Consultation: Discuss your wellness goals, space constraints, budget, and preferences for traditional vs. infrared heating.
- Site Assessment: Evaluate your Matthews home to determine the best location, electrical requirements, and ventilation needs.
- Custom Design: Create a plan that fits your space perfectly while maximizing comfort and aesthetics.
- Material Selection: Choose wood species (cedar, hemlock, aspen), heaters, benching, and accessories.
- Preparation: Ensure proper electrical work, ventilation systems, and structural support are in place.
- Professional Installation: Expert construction of your sauna including walls, benches, heater placement, and controls.
- Testing & Training: Thorough testing of all systems and instruction on proper use and maintenance.
Popular Sauna Features & Upgrades
Premium Wood Species
Choose aromatic cedar, mild hemlock, or hypoallergenic aspen for your sauna interior. Each offers unique characteristics in appearance, aroma, and heat resistance.
Chromotherapy Lighting
LED color therapy lighting cycles through various colors, each associated with different therapeutic benefits and mood enhancement.
Audio Systems
Waterproof speakers let you enjoy music, guided meditation, or podcasts during your sauna sessions.
Glass Doors & Windows
Tempered glass doors and windows create an open, inviting feel while allowing natural light and reducing any sense of confinement.
Ergonomic Benching
Comfortable, contoured benches at multiple heights accommodate different positions and family members.
Digital Controls
Smart temperature controls, timers, and even smartphone integration for convenient operation and monitoring.
Sauna Maintenance & Care
Properly maintained saunas last decades with minimal care:
- Wipe down benches after each use to remove sweat
- Allow sauna to fully dry between uses with door open
- Vacuum periodically to remove dust and debris
- Check heater elements and controls annually
- Avoid harsh chemicals; use mild cleaners only when needed
Why Matthews Homeowners Choose BlackStone
With expertise in both construction and wellness amenity installation, we bring a unique combination of skills to every Matthews sauna project. We understand local building codes, electrical requirements, and the quality standards expected by discerning homeowners throughout the area.
Our commitment to using premium materials, proven installation techniques, and customer education ensures your sauna provides years of therapeutic benefits and enjoyment. We handle every aspect from initial consultation through final testing, making the process smooth and stress-free.
Investment & Value
Home sauna installations typically range from $3,000-$10,000 for prefabricated units to $10,000-$30,000+ for custom-built saunas, depending on size, type, and features. Beyond the wellness benefits, a quality sauna installation can increase your Matthews home's value and appeal, particularly among health-conscious buyers.
Service Areas Near Matthews
We proudly serve Matthews and the surrounding southeast Charlotte communities including Weddington, Stallings, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, and nearby areas. Our local expertise ensures we understand your neighborhood's character and can create wellness amenities that enhance your home.