Choosing the Right Log Home Contractor

Selecting the log home manufacturer who will supply your home is one thing; however, a good quality product is only as good as the team who will build it. Research prospects thoroughly to find the skilled team who will handle the job to complete your 'Dream Home' Here are a few tips to guide you along the way:

• Your log home dealer will offer you a list of General Contractors (GC) who they have used before.
• Make sure that those recommended are familiar with the log profile you have chosen. Someone who only does handcrafted log homes may not be familiar with the milled log or vice versa.
• Get references from their previous customers, they will tell you how the job was handled and express any concerns/praise they experienced. Ask if there were any 'hidden costs'
• Visit contractors current job sites, remember 'A tidy job site is a safe job site'
• Ask your GC for details of Workman's compensation insurance, including that of any sub contractors he will use. Your local building authority will advise on local licenses that are required.
• Consider being your own GC - although ask yourself these questions first:

" Do I have enough time, knowledge and experience to manage the project?"

• Be aware though that some banks may not fund a project without a formal GC.
• Choose and interview at least 2 GC's and make sure that these are people that you will be able to communicate and work with for the coming months. The cheapest is not necessarily the best if you can't communicate!
• Finally, timing is of the essence, if you go to the effort of organising your home supplier months before delivery, don't wait until the last minute to lock in a GC!

I hope this will help you on the road to your 'Dream Home'

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