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About The Leelanau Log Home Company LLC

The Leelanau Log Home Company LLC is an authorized independent dealer for The Original Lincoln Logs LTD serving the Great State of Michigan. In addition, we offer complete construction and general contracting services, site evaluation, custom design service plus much more. Let our experience, craftsmanship and professional customer service go to work for you!

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August 2007 (Volume 2, Issue 2):

Tip of the Month: Planning to Construction Timetable Example

One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive is."How long does it take to build a log home?" The answer to that important question is the same as "How long is a piece of string?"

The log home of your dreams is a custom built home, not a typical stick-built house that can be constructed in 3 months after signing the building contract. So let's review how a truly custom built log home -- the culmination of years of research, some model home visits, a log home show here and there and countless hours thumbing through brochures and researching on the Internet -- can take. For this purpose let's use a simplified, but typical process, as an example:

Preliminary Planning Steps:

• Initial communication followed by a visit to the model log home to discuss your log home vision.
• After reviewing standard or your custom floor plan, get a specific custom quote on your design through the estimating department of Lincoln Logs LTD. We'll work with you to design the log home that meets your lifestyle and budget. As licensed builders we have knowledge, experience and insight so your design truly meets your needs.
• Lincoln Logs Custom Quote reviewed.
• Determine your budget through prequalification with the lender of choice.
• A second visit with us to initiate contract action, site planning, discuss overall construction budget costs, etc. If you choose another builder that's OK; we'll work with that builder of choice to make sure your Lincoln Logs home is constructed properly. Ask us for details on this service.
• Approximately 3-4 weeks after your Lincoln Logs home is ordered, you will receive the first set of preliminary drawings of your custom log home. We'll review your plans with you and make any changes (if needed).
• During the plan review process, we'll work with your financial institution for your construction loan. Many homeowners delay their project due to the construction loan process not being finalized.
• Approximately 3-4 weeks later, revised plans are received for final review of construction/engineering drawings. Log home package delivery date is set.
• In 4-6 weeks you will receive engineered floorplans for building permits and construction.

The above illustration gets you to the point that you are ready to start the building process. As you can see this preliminary process can typically take around 4 months. It's vital that you have your construction loan in place at this point or your project will be delayed. So the bottom line is: it can be much quicker and can also take longer; it really depends on you.

Construction Process:

Once your log home package has been delivered, the construction timeframe will depend on a variety of issues. Here's a simplified example:

• Permits, site prep, excavation, footings/foundation, subfloor -- allow up to 4 weeks.
• Erecting the Lincoln Logs package -- allow up to 12 weeks; depends on the size of the log home.
• Completing the mechanicals (plumbing, HVAC, electrical), wall covering, interior trim, flooring, hardware, interior and exterior paint and stain, etc. -- 3 to 4 months.

Overall construction timeframe is usually 6-8 months, but can be altered by weather, interior complexity and size of the log home.

At The Leelanau Log Home Company we'll work with you to design and build that dream log home and guide you through the entire process. The Leelanau Log Home Company LLC offers full construction and general contracting services.

What are you waiting for? Contact us today!

A Satisfied Lincoln Logs Customer
We recently completed building a log home for a customer in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and received this wonder testimonial.

"My wife and I purchased a log home package (Attitash) from Lincoln Logs and just finished the project within the last two weeks. To say we are pleased with your product would be an understatement. The quality and care you put into your package is seen in the final product. The dealer/builder we used for our project was The Leelanau Log Home Company, which is one of your representatives for Lincoln Logs. We were overwhelmed by their meticulous care about our wants and needs throughout the project. They did an outstanding job on our home from start to finish. Lincoln Logs is lucky to have them as representatives."

Mark & Karen

Featured Floorplan: Valcour Island II

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Main level: 1,450 sq. ft.
Second level: 725 sq. ft.
Total: 2,175 sq. ft.

This chalet was designed for comfort, convenience and style. A large master suite graces the main level with two more bedrooms upstairs that are accessed from the open loft. The expansive great room with floor-to-ceiling glass creates a spectacular effect from both inside and out.

Click here to view this floorplan or download as a PDF.

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The Leelanau Log Home Company LLC
Brad Karikomi & Jim Coyle
Model home address:
1310 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653
Business mailing address:
PO Box 309, Interlochen, Michigan 49643
Office: 231-275-5647
Mobile: 231-668-1465
Fax: 231-275-0400

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