| So you've decided to take a really big step in | | | | the site you've chosen is suitable for a log cabin, |
| do-it-yourself projects. Building a prefrabicated cabin is | | | | what kind of foundations you will require, and the |
| one project you REALLY need to prepare for. Like | | | | likely cost. |
| building a traditional home you have alot of steps to | | | | The cost of transporting your log cabin to your |
| take in completing this project. | | | | intended site. |
| Most of these cabins come panelized as kits, with the | | | | Put together a project plan to include the physical |
| doors and windows pre-hung and already installed in | | | | aspects of your log cabin project, such as delivery, |
| the wall panels. The siding, if you choose that option, | | | | installing services such as electricity, plumbing and gas, |
| is pre-stained and pre-installed. These units also come | | | | and moving in, financial aspects such as any additional |
| with detailed plans that take you step-by-step down | | | | costs (delivery, services, foundations and land survey, |
| to where to put the last nail. | | | | planning permission and building services, removal |
| I'll assume you own the land parcel where the cabin | | | | services, kitchen, bathroom, furnishings) and when |
| will stand. Now understand there are a laundry list of | | | | everyone wants to be paid, and people aspects - |
| things you have to do prior to starting: | | | | who you need, what do they need to do and when, |
| Talk to your local planning office about planning | | | | and do they agree? |
| permission, and check whether you'll need building | | | | Take a reality check. If all is well, all you have to do |
| regulations approval. | | | | now, is implement your plan. |
| Find a local surveyor and ask their advice on whether | | | | Good luck and good building. |