Looking for a builder with experience

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Permalink Reply by gatorgene on December 13, 2008 at 12:20pm

Janis, Tell me about Applog. Why them?

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Permalink Reply by JANIS KUYKENDALL on December 13, 2008 at 9:25pm

We looked at several companies and liked what we saw at ALS and met with the team in Harrisonburg, Va. several times over the last 2 years. They are great people and we have looked at a home that was built by them and talked to several owners and everyone loves their product. We are really happy with what we are getting, but need a contractor to bid on building it.

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Permalink Reply by Tom Heatherington on December 14, 2008 at 12:10am

Hey Janis, I can't recommend a specific builder to you, but you can find a fairly good list of builders (and dealers and manufacturers) on the Virginia pages of our Log Home Directory.

This is a list of companies in the log home business, but I am not in a position to recommend a particular company. Hopefully this might give you some contacts - a place to start. Hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Offshore35 on December 16, 2008 at 3:43pm

I would highly recommend Curtis Perry at csperry2006@yahoo.com. Tell him Dale sent you and he will treat you good and build a fabuluous home for you as well.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel on December 20, 2008 at 10:33am

I agree with Dale. Curtis is a good builder. The homes he has worked on have turned out to be beautiful and well built. Dale how is your project going? Hope all is well with you and yours. Would love to see a picture sometime. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Permalink Reply by Robert Saxon on December 17, 2008 at 2:09am

Hi Janis, I am a log home builder that specializes in shell construction or "dry-ins". We travel all over the U.S. and have great references. If you choose to be the "owner-builder" you can save a lot of money. In that case you can hire a concrete contractor to put in the foundation, then hire me to do the dry-in, which is erecting the whole house to include exterior doors and windows. That gets you weather proof. then you hire the electrical, hvac, plumbing, and trim contractors to finish the job, saving you tens of thousands of dollars. Robert Saxon Saxon Construction LLC www.saxonconstruction.net

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Permalink Reply by Annie Webb on December 18, 2008 at 10:04am

I would also recommend checking with Curtis Perry as well. We have worked with Curtis for the past few years and he has always done a great job. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Tim Mueller on December 20, 2008 at 8:04pm

Hi Janis
I am a Log Home Builder
Can do rough-in weather tight,finish,the last project was from the foundation up.
Even hung the Elk and Caribou mounts
Can start at the planning or take it from the foundation to the top.
Have several references

Thanks Tim Mueller wade1969mo@yahoo.com

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Permalink Reply by David Reed on January 5, 2009 at 10:56pm

Hi Janis,
I am a log home finishing contractor. Don't build, nor claim to. I also HATE to give out recommendations. However, I have worked behind several builders and there's a age old joke "little caulk, little paint, makes a carpenter what he ain't".Sometimes, thats more than a joke.
I would highly recommend Tom Gidley out of Boone, NC.
He runs a small company and they take extra time when needed to make certain things are done right. They take a lot of pride in their cabins and it shows.
Whoever you choose, I would recommend going to look at some of the work. Don't let the "WOW" factor sway you. check for things like flashing around windows and doors, etc...
I can not guarantee Tom will travel that far, but it would be well worth the call to find out. His number is 828-963-6031. When I build another, he will be the guy that builds it. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about things as you progress, and most importantly, enjoy the whole process. Even the irritating parts of this is a exciting undertaking and something you will remember and be proud of for years.

Dave
Log Home Finishing

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Permalink Reply by Bob Mack on January 9, 2009 at 9:36am

Well Janis,

Add me to your list of dry-in contractors available. I have been framing in Log Homes only for the past 7 years. I know them and love them.
Insured and referrals are avalible.

Bob Mack
Max Construction Inc.
414-559-3855

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