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Our Process

  1. Planning - Purchasing your land is the first step in building your log home. Soil types, perk tests, surveys, covenants, restrictions, set backs, clearing and excavation all play a critical role in your log home process, and also help determine the style of foundation from a slab to a walkout basement.

    1. Research
    2. Building site search
    3. Soil type
    4. Covenants/Restrictions/Set Backs

  2. Design decisions and Contracts - This is the stage where all your design thoughts come together.

    Start by asking yourself questions:
    • Do I prefer an open floor plan, where the great room incorporates the living, dining and kitchen areas?
    • How much cooking and entertaining will I do in my kitchen?
    • Would I like a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen?
    • Do I want a loft area or 2nd story?

    Once construction blueprints are finalized they can be submitted for your final quotes, and to the county/city for your permit.


    1. Choosing a Log Home Builder
    2. Self Construction vs. Builder Construction Equipment-tools, unloading equipment, etc.
    3. Labor, Time Knowledge
    4. Construction manuals, technical assistance
    5. General Contractor-Framers(Log Home Shell) Plumbers, Electricians, Finish Carpenters, Cabinet Makers
    6. Inspections
    7. Construction Loans

  3. Construction - Your clearing, excavation, foundation, and rough-in plumbing is starting, and your log home package arrives. Your builders are working hard to construct your dream log home, from the heavy lifting to the finishing touches.

    1. Clearing, Excavation and Driveway Foundations
    2. 1st- Floor systems and Log Assembly
    3. 2nd Floor Systems and Log Assembly
    4. Roofing Systems
    5. Window and Door Installation
    6. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical h. Finish Work - Exterior and Interior
    7. Kitchen/Bath Cabinets and Counters
    8. Final Flooring
    9. Appliances

  4. Move-In - What anticipation! The day arrives and you are ready to move into your dream log home.
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