I was talking with one of my log home customers yesterday. We have been working together for about two years and they are getting closer to building so are at the stage of getting serious about a final plan. Yesterday I realized that n all of our talks of log home packages, log home pricing, log home plans and builders it seems they have been taking great notes. Over the course of time things have fallen in place and it gave me an idea to create a list of things to ask the log home company or log home dealer you are working with.
Below is a list, in no particular order, of items to ask the log home company or companies you are working with:
-How long have they been in business
-Have they built any log homes near where you will be building
-Log styles: Half log, full log, "D" log, double round log or square log as well as corner options
-Do they have local log home builder support in your area
-If no local builder do they have a traveling builder that is familiar with their product
-Are they willing to customize plans
-Will they provide a list of what is included in their log home package
-Will they also specify things that aren't included and need to be supplied by the builder
-What is their policy if you end up a bit short on materials while building
-Do the plans and specs meet the local codes for where you will be building
-Are there models available for viewing
-Can they supply you a list of references to call
-Are they or the builder willing to do a site visit ahead of time to help with your planning
-Are they up front with all costs. Hidden costs are not fun
-Do they include shipping to your site
-Do they ship all the log home materials at once or are the shipments staged until needed onsite
-Is there a lender or two they can recommend that they have worked with before
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