Browsing for a Builder

Without a builder, your log home is nothing more than a pile of materials and a pipe dream. You want to be sure to enlist the very best person for the job, but how do you decide who makes the cut? These 10 important points will guide you.

1 Experience is Essential.

Experience is the most important attribute a contractor or builder can have, so ask the obvious but important questions: How long has he been in business? How many homes has he built and what type of homes were they? Log home proficiency is preferable, but any seasoned custom-home builder likely has the skill set to tackle your log house. Most importantly, he will know what questions to ask your log provider to ensure he fully understands the scope of your build. A contractor whose bread and butter is lower-end spec houses, even if he’s built hundreds of them, may not be the person for you.

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