If youâre figuring a project based on an estimated amount of time, itâs much more difficult to change that quoted price after the client has agreed to it. Another drawback to charging based on time spent is that many newer designers wonât really have a good idea of how much time theyâll likely spend on a project.
âThe typical cost for a turnkey log cabin, with land, can run anywhere from $175,000 up to $350,000 or more depending on the size,â he says. Some log cabin owners prefer to keep it low-tech, while others enjoy modern conveniences in the great outdoors.
1 Estimates of the average cost for labor and materials to have a log home built (either custom or from a kit) range from $90-$150 a square foot, depending on location, quality of materials and the complexity of the project, plus $35-$55 a square foot for basement or garage spaces. A homeowner in the Midwest estimated spending $10,000-$15,000 for cedar beams, double-glazed windows, flooring, plumbing and other materials, or $11-$17 a square foot, with many items bought inexpensively at auction. 2  A member of the Log Home Builders Association paid $100,000 for materials to build his luxury log home.