The Seven Steps to Successful Log Home Planning

1. Research and Organize

Research carefully and keep a journal of your ideas and questions. Get Log and Timber magazines for ideas of what you like. Cut out pictures of floor plans, rooms, windows, etc. that you like. Look at web sites. After reviewing this material, call us to arrange for a personalized tour of our Kuhns Bros. log home and get answers to your questions and concerns.

2. Attending an Open House

During an Open House/Seminar, we will help you determine how much log home you can afford to build. We will also discuss design options, land considerations, construction services and financing services. Begin to identify your wants and needs that will dictate your floor plan design. Use the loghomedesighcenter.com web site for floor plan design options. With your floor plan we can submit a request for a free price estimate from Kuhns Bros.

3. Develop budget & research financing options

We can help you in identifying costs associated with building a log home. Once you have your price estimate, we can help you establish a complete projected budget and put you in contact with lending institutions specializing in log homes to begin researching available financing options.

4. Secure building site

It is important to secure the land before making a log home commitment. Once you have your land secured, you are ready to proceed with analyzing the total construction costs of your new home. You will need to obtain a set of preliminary plans from Kuhns Bros. to get accurate bids, quotations and complete project costs. A deposit of $3,000 is needed for the preliminary plans. The preliminary plans include floor plans and the four elevations.

5. Place a deposit to secure preliminary plans

Your initial floor plans will take about up to 20 business days to produce. Review the plans carefully with your builder and sales rep when you receive them. Identify any changes that need to be made. Sign off on any changes and provide a 20% deposit for the construction blueprints.

6. Apply and secure building permit

Once you receive the construction blue prints, you will need to file the appropriate paperwork with the building department. If you are the owner/builder you need to apply for the building permit. If you use a general contractor, he will apply for the building permit. Your bank will required a signed construction contract and building permit to close on your loan.

7. Secure Construction Blue Prints

Once you have your building permit, your general contractor can start the site work. You will also be selecting a delivery date for your log package, allow up to eight weeks from receipt of the 20% deposit for your log delivery. Schedule your loan closing approximately 2 weeks prior to delivery. The balance on the log package is due upon delivery.