Have you considered building a log cabin? I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not that hard. You probably just don’t want to pay $15,000 for the finished product. That’s what I thought too. Now, five years later — after all the blood, sweat and tears — my wife and I have one of the coolest weekend getaways we’ve ever seen. A weekend away in our own log cabin out in the mountain wilderness.
Cost to build log cabin home
There is no single answer for the cost to build a log cabin. The actual cost of building a log cabin depends on the builder, the design, the materials and the size of the cabin. The average cost to build a small cabin is around $50 per square foot. This can vary depending on location and where you buy your materials.
The average cost of a small (8 x 12 feet) cabin is around $15,000. This includes all labor and material costs but not any permits or inspections required by local authorities.
A larger cabin usually costs more than its smaller counterparts because it requires more materials and labor hours to complete. But, as long as you don’t skimp too much on quality materials, it should be possible to build even large log cabins for under $100 per square foot depending on how much work you want to do yourself versus hiring professionals like carpenters or contractors.
A log cabin can be built by anyone with the right tools, skills and knowledge. Building a log home is an investment in your future — both for your family and for the environment.
How much does it cost to build a log cabin home?
The cost to build a log home varies depending on size, design and materials used. The average cost to build a 1,000-square-foot cabin is $30 per square foot or less. For example, if you have 2 acres of land where you want to build your cabin, that would be approximately $60,000 (2 acres x $30).
If you’re planning to build a log cabin, the first thing you need to decide is whether you want to buy a kit or go all out and build the entire thing from scratch.
The cost of building a log cabin depends largely on the size of your project and how much of it you plan to do yourself. Typically, people who take on the task themselves can expect to spend between $10,000 and $15,000 for materials alone. This doesn’t include labor costs associated with construction and other expenses like permits, which typically add another $10,000 or so to the total price tag.
If you’re looking for a more affordable option, consider buying a kit instead of building everything from scratch. Kits typically come in two different forms: pre-cut logs that are already milled into specific shapes (and therefore require less work) or precut lumber — known as “noggins” — that requires some additional cutting before assembly.