Ivy Creek Log Homes - Kuhns Bros. Log Homes Sales Representatives

Your Guide To Getting Started

You may have sketches, or you may have seen a design in a magazine or catalog that is close to what you want. The steps from planning your log home to delivery aren’t as complicated as it may seem.

The steps listed below will guide you from contacting us to the delivery of your log home package. We will work with you through this entire process.

1. Begin by contacting us, Ivy Creek Log Homes LLC, by phone or e-mail. At this time you may want to request our Deluxe Planning Kit. This comprehensive planning kit will help guide you along the way. Three major components are Included. The Masterpieces Plan Book has breathtaking designs from cozy to grand. The "Cornerstones" DVD provides an introduction to our products and services. You can also receive the “Signature Designs” CD which will give you the tools to easily, and in amazing detail, create and view more than 4,000 custom design options. It is easy to use, even for computer novices. The CD also includes virtual tours. The cost of the Planning Kit is $19.95. If you have design needs beyond the scope of the CD, don’t worry – complete customization is a Kuhns Bros specialty.

2. During our first visit we will help you determine how much home you can afford to build. We can also talk about financing, package options, custom design, and more. Have on hand your wish list, sketches, magazine pictures, etc. When you are pleased with the design we will prepare a request for a free cost estimate and submit it electronically to our estimating department.

3. It’s time to meet with the financial professional of your choice to formally qualify you for the financing of your log home package.

4. When we receive the price estimate, usually in three business days from the date KBLH receives the Estimate Request, we will forward the estimate to you for your review. If the estimate meets your approval a $3,000 deposit will lock in the price for one year and will authorize our engineering department to proceed with the preliminary drawings. Now is the time to submit a loan application to your financial institution if you have not done so already.

5. When you receive your preliminary drawings look them over carefully. You may make changes if you wish. (This is also the time to select your shingle, log and window colors, door hardware, exterior door finishes, style of windows and exterior doors, etc.) Your signature on the prelims along with your 20% downpayment will authorize our Design Engineering Department to proceed with the construction drawings. If the changes are significant they will draw a second set of preliminary blueprints, but if the changes are minor they will proceed with the construction drawings.

6. Once you have closed your construction loan financing and your lender has approved starting, site preparations and the foundation can be completed. Remember to make sure that the construction permit has been approved and signed off by your local Planning & Zoning Department.

7. A 20% deposit is required eight weeks prior to the expected delivery date. If your home is financed you should contact your finance company and inform them of your progress. You or your lender should wire the remaining balance to KBLH when it is due. The lender may also pay the 20% down payment.

8. Your big day – your dream log home has arrived. Please remember, we will work with you through the entire process.