Getting Started Worksheet

Planning your log home is easier than you think! This worksheet is a great way to start defining your needs while helping us to answer your questions more effectively. And of course, there is no obligation. Our courteous staff and/or a dealer will act as co-coordinators between you and the design team to ensure your floor plan is representative of your vision and meets your needs.

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Tell us the basics...
Will this be your first log home?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have a sketch or blueprint of the log home you would like to build?*
- Yes
- No
Do you own property for your log home building site now?*
- Yes
- No
Will this be a...
- Full-time residence
- Retirement home
- Vacation home/cottage
- Other
How large a home do you want to build in square feet? Please select the size closest to your goal.
What is your budget for the completed home, not including land, well septic, electricity & telephone? Select the range closest to your budget.
An owner builder is someone who acts as their own General Contractor. Will you be an owner builder or do you want a turn-key finished log home?
- I am an owner/builder
- I prefer a turn-key solution

Financing
Do you need construction financing?
- Yes
- No
Do you need permanent mortgage financing?
- Yes
- No

Floor plan and space
Tell us your needs and what you envision for your log or timber frame home
Number of bedrooms
Number of bathrooms
Do you prefer an open kitchen, dining and living area?
- Yes
- No
Do you prefer a separate living room?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a loft?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a basement?
- Yes
- No
Are there any other rooms or spaces that you have in mind for your new home?

The kitchen
What does your ideal kitchen include?
Do you prefer an eat-in kitchen?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a breakfast nook?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a walk-in pantry?
- Yes
- No

Fireplace & heating
Would you like a fireplace?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a wood stove?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a brand of wood stove in mind?
In which room(s) would you like a fireplace or stove?
What will be your main source of heat?
- Gas
- Electric
- Steam
- Solar

Outside space: decks & porches
Would you like a deck (uncovered)?
- Yes
- No
Would you like a porch (covered)?
- Yes
- No

Roof system & interior ceilings
What kind of roof system are you planning for?
Would you like exposed beams in the ceiling?
- Yes
- No
How high would you like your ceilings to be (in ft.)

The garage
Would you like a garage?
- Yes
- No

Information on building a custom log home and log kits
What information can we help you with?
Check All That Apply
- Building a log kit home
- Building a custom log home
- Budget planning