Cost Example, Lake View

• The Lake View Package Price in 8”x8” “D” tongue and groove full log is $76,996 plus tax of $4,620.00 for a total of $81,616.00.

• Forced air heat and central air with labor $5,900.00.

• Let’s start with the building permit. $452.00 is pretty common, the price can range from $25 to $6,500.

• Electrical labor and materials are $5,800.00. Remember we include an $850 lighting allowance for light fixtures in the standard package.

• To dig and backfill your basement will cost about $2,800.00. If you are in rock or clay, it will be more. Tree removal will also be extra.

• We have a $2,000 wood flooring allowance in the package, but you will still need to purchase an additional $6,300.00 more in carpet, tile, etc.

• Most concrete basements with footings and foundation insulation for the house will be around $8,799.00. Drain tile will add more, if your lot requires it.

• The labor to stone the fireplace is $3,600.00.

• This is a full log home example, but the interior partition walls still need wall coverings like knotty pine tongue and groove and drywall. Typical costs for this will vary depending on how much of each are used, but let’s estimate $5,292.00.

• The general carpenter labor should cost $42,160. This could be high or low depending on your area, and how much you want to do yourself.

• $5,550.00 is the plumbing figure including the water heater. Remember the fixtures, tub, sinks, stainless steel kitchen sink, faucets, etc. are in the standard package price. Check out our display area.

• Freight is $1,632. Upgrades add up to $15,728.

TOTAL COST OF ABOVE IS $185,629.00.
You will also need to add for well, septic, land, stain labor, landscaping, appliances and financing costs.