Do you want to own a log home? If so, then you probably have questions. Who can build it? How much will it cost? How long will it take? What’s the final product like? These questions alone lead you to make certain decisions regarding your log home ownership dream.
Cost to build log home
The average cost to build a log home is $34 per square foot, and the average price for a pre-made log home is $99 per square foot. This includes all material, labor, and overhead costs. The cost of building a log home can vary depending on where you live, your experience as a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a contractor and the size of your property.
The cost of building a log cabin varies depending on factors like location and size. Smaller cabins will be cheaper than larger ones because they require less materials and labor. Additionally, the more complex your design is, the more expensive it will be to build.
A typical 1,200-square foot cabin built by an experienced carpenter would cost around $94 per square foot to construct if he used all natural materials (which many people choose to do). For example:
A 2,400-square foot cabin built by an experienced carpenter with all natural materials would cost around $76 per square foot to construct (as of 2016).
A 3,600-square foot cabin built by an experienced carpenter with all natural materials would cost around $58 per square foot to construct (as of 2016).
How much does it cost to build a log home?
The average cost to build a log cabin is $100,000. That’s the average, but it can vary greatly depending on the size and type of cabin you want to build.
A small two-bedroom cabin might cost only $50,000 or less, while a larger four-bedroom lodge might exceed $200,000.
Log homes are usually built with cedar logs because they are available in most areas of the U.S. Other types of materials used include pine and spruce logs (from Canada), birch bark siding and stone foundations.
Log homes are popular because they are beautiful and durable — they last for generations.