Evaluating Log Builders And
Finding The Right One!

You've finally decided to build your dream log home and quickly discovered there's a lot of log builders to choose from. What you thought would be a simple decision now looks overwhelming. How do you tell one log builder from another?

Assuming you are not going to be the one physically building your log home, but rather contracting it out, there are a few things you need to decide and understand before you can effectively sort through all the log builders.

The good news is that there are a lot of very good log builders throughout the world. This section of our website is dedicated to helping you find the builder that will create and build the log home of your dreams.

You will find info on:

• What your log home builder should do for you.
• Who will be your general contractor - you or your log builder
• Attributes of a great log home builder
• Don't hire a log builder if...
• Your contract with a log builder
• Reviews of top-quality log home builders
• And much, much more.

Finding a good log home builder is even more important than choosing the right floor plan. No matter how great your floor plan is, you won't like your log house if the builder did a lousy job.

Word of mouth is also a great way to find a top builder. Check with people you know who have built a log cabin or home and see what they think of the quality of work their builder did.

Beware... many people are reluctant to express disappointment in their builder even if they aren't totally happy with their new home. This is likely something to do with admitting a bad choice in builder selection and they don't want to let people know of their less-than-quality home.

But, with gentle prodding and careful wording, you should be able to find out what they really think about their builder.

The key question is...

Would they use their log home builder again!

That is the acid test.  If they don't give a resounding "yes", then keep looking around.

One final thought...

Do not ever feel obligated to a builder just because they have spent some time (and maybe even money) with you in hopes of securing you as a client. Remember - this is going to be your new home, so don't let any guilt feelings get in the way of picking the best builder for you.

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