Planning to build a home? Some important considerations:
We are committed to assisting you through every step of your home journey. You're looking for a company, representative and builder you can trust with a proven track record. A well established reputation and a representative that understands your needs are paramount with a decision as big as building a home you have only dreamed about. Scott Moran aka “The Log Home Guy” has extensive experience and is able to walk the walk and talk the talk. He and his wife Tonna have worn the shoes. They live in their dream home; a Wisconsin Log Home that Scott designed and built. Scott has been active in construction since the early 1980’s. Between 2005 and 2010 Scott has overseen and managed the construction of just over $10 million dollars worth of residential homes. Many of them very unique one of a kind homes. Designing and budgeting to people’s needs are the first priority. “If you build a house that doesn’t meet a client’s needs or a house they struggle to afford, we have missed the mark,” says Moran.
Moran explains; “Understanding a person’s lifestyle and assessing their needs early on help navigate the development of a home plan that is functional, practical and affordable. That is the first and most important step. Once we have developed a plan that has everything they want, I guide them through each step whether they are doing some or all of the work and project management themselves or it is a turnkey project I am managing and building for them. Everybody is different in the way they approach a project. Usually it is their dream home and they are passionate and excited while at the same time a bit overwhelmed. Building a home can be emotionally demanding...their thinking about what they can spend, and all the ways the home will be unique. My goal is to make them feel comfortable and safe”.
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Develop your budget
Financial considerations will greatly influence the size and style of your new home, so it's best to talk to your banker early in the planning process. Determining your budget ahead of time can save you time and disappointments. We will be there to help you keep on track with what you can afford. With our proven processes, we can help prevent you from designing too much house for your budget.
Select the Right Site
“Too many people overlook the impact the site selection can have on their budgets and home designs. Making the right choices takes planning, research and answers to a lot of questions. Once I know the basics for a client’s needs, I like to set up a laser and look at their building site, shoot some elevations and discuss the many options usually available. A site vist also allows me to preliminarily survey the soil, well location, septic placement and any concerns, road access and potential legal concerns,” says Moran.
Planning your Home the Sensible Way
The best log homes are a synergy of the site and the structure. Why not spend a weekend on the land you've chosen for your home?
This is an ideal way to discover what the morning, afternoon and evening is like as the sun moves over your site. You'll be aware
of the different views and be more informed as to the best choice of home to suit your site and desires. These are just some of
the ideas we'll share with you as you begin to plan your home. We'll ask the right questions.
Energy Efficiency
In the planning stages of your new home, you will be deciding your future energy bills for years to come. The choices you make now can save you thousands of dollars in future energy costs. Wisconsin Log Homes decided from the beginning not to build inefficient homes. We are experts in advising you regarding energy efficiency. Ask Scott about our 52 stellar ways to cut costs, not quality, with your Wisconsin Log Home.
Codes, Building Permits and Insurance
Codes were invented to establish and protect a consistent quality level for residential building. Even though all Wisconsin Log
Homes are designed specifically to meet the building codes adopted by each state, local ordinances however usually take precedence.
We've helped many families through this process.
Construction
Will you be acting as your own general contractor, or will you be working with one? Everything from permitting, excavation, well drilling, septic, concrete foundation and flatwork, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, insulation, electrical, HVAC, log and timber application, drywall, textures and painting, and flooring must be well chosen and coordinated. If you decide to employ your own contractor, begin your search as soon as you have a building site and preliminary drawings, even if you don't plan to break ground for several months. If the builder with whom you are working has never built a Wisconsin Log Homes package before, we will be glad to answer any questions he has and work with him as needed. Scott will spend some time with him to make sure he understands the system.
From the costs, to all the decisions you will be making regarding a log home, you can count on the Wisconsin Log Homes professionals to do everything within their power to make your experience a successful one.
Do you know about our color planning book? Over 150 pages of beautiful photos, plans and company information. Give Scott a call or drop him an e-mail at scott@theloghomeguy.com or 608-423-4241.
Planning to build a home? Some important considerations:
