"A Handcrafted Log Home is an expression of never settling for second best. Of never compromising. Of never sacrificing your dreams. Of never settling for less than 100% in life..."

Since most log builders typically supply only the log structure, choosing the right General Contractor is equally important as choosing the right log builder.  A General Contractor is the backbone of your construction process.  They take your plans from a hole in the ground to a meticulously finished masterpiece. 

Many prospective log home owners believe that general contracting is within their means and that they could probably save several thousand dollars by doing it themselves.  In our experience this is not usually the case.  Construction usually ends up taking several months longer and costing thousands of dollars more.

The most commonly asked question is how much does your log homes cost?  This is the most difficult question to answer.  There are so many variables that can have a small or large impact on overall costs. Also, since most log builders typically supply only the log structure it is very difficult to determine how much the entire house will cost. 

Shape of the main floor layout and complexity of the roof system have the most significant effect on log package costs.  Both log corners and roof systems are very labor intense.

In our experience we have seen log homes cost from $100.00 - $300.00 per square foot. 

The three principal factors affecting costs are, your geographical area, style/design of home and quality of finished materials and workmanship.

Your dream home or weekend retreat will be more than just a certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms.  With careful planning, its layout will reflect the way you want to live.  Whether you want space to entertain, or need a cozy cabin, your home’s design can be customized to accommodate your lifestyle.

It has been our experience that rarely does a previously used plan suit the needs perfectly for other people at another location.  Many of our clients have used other plans with even minimal modifications to achieve their goals.  A lot of the homes have a very similar footprint but offer many different looks.  Individual tastes on interior layout along with exterior changes offer a whole new look to both interior and exteriors of these homes.

Start your design process with an open mind.  Flip through some magazines, access Internet material, and there are some great log home books on the market as well.  Clip or print out photos of your favorite rooms, décor, colors and styles that appeal to you and keep them in an organized scrapbook per room.

Now it is time to narrow down what you want. You can discuss your ideas with us or head off to your designer/architect for a little one on one.  Voice what you want very openly but also be receptive to any ideas your designer may have to offer.
Handcrafted Log Home Costs

It is very difficult to give anyone a rational completion price on their log home due to the diverse home finishing styles today.  A good range is three to four times your log shell package costs.  This may be wavering in either direction but on  average has been very close.  On our “kwik kit” series this of course would be less. 

We suggest hiring a General Contractor that has several years of experience with a reputation for being on time and within budget.  It is not necessary to find a contractor that has worked with log or timber frame homes, a competent contractor can build any type of home. Above all, make sure you have a detailed contract to avoid any cost over runs.

To aid you and your in the construction, we offer free consulting.  We provide you with detailed drawings and explanations on how to incorporate all aspects of conventional construction to log and timber frame construction.  Finding a General Contractor that has the same interest will ensure your dream home or cottage will get built as planned without any pitfalls.

However, if you have construction experience and believe General Contracting is within your scope, then we encourage you to go forth and thoroughly do some research.  You can never be too prepared.

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