On-Site and Off-Site Log Home Maintenance Inspection
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On-Site Log Home Maintenance Inspection

Massachusetts - Rhode Island - Eastern New York
Southern New Hampshire and Southern Vermont
$300

 
Special Pricing for Connecticut Log Homes $250
Outside of this area please contact us for pricing
 
 
Whether you are interested in receiving information on maintaining your log home or need complete restoration -  a Log Maintenance Inspection can help you get started! 
 

 

A On-Site Log Home Maintenance Inspection requires
approximately 2-3 hours depending on the size
and condition of your log home. Once the inspection
is complete, we will discuss the findings and answer any questions.






 

The Report Includes:

  • Details of any Concerns or Issues Found during the Inspection
  • Recommendations for Repairing and Maintaining the Logs
  • Moisture Meter Reading
  • Information Regarding Professional Log Home Finishing Companies

It is important to continue with inspections on a regular basis giving extra attention to areas directly exposed to moisture and sunlight... Your log maintenance report can be used as a guide to perform your own inspections in the future.

 

 
 
                The Inspection Checks for:
  • Condition of Failed Finish
  • Decay
  • UV damage
  • Mold, Mildew, Algae, and Sapstain
  • Signs of Insects and Carpenter Bees
  • Backsplash Concerns
  • Condition of Fascia and Soffit
  • Proper Overhang
  • Excessive Checking
  • Chinking or Caulking Condition
  • Proper Drainage
  • Condition of Log Ends
  • Gaps Between Log Seams
  • Ground Clearance
  • Post and Deck Condition
  • Proper Flashing

If access to the interior... a walk thru will check the overall condition of the interior log walls looking for obvious signs of water damage, insect damage and improper settling.  

View Examples of Log Inspection Photos

 
 

       Off-Site Log Home Maintenance Inspection

                Affordable and Informative


            All Areas $125


An Off-Site Log Home Maintenance Inspection will determine the overall maintenance required for your specific log home and help you create an overall plan to maintain the logs that fits within your budget.
 

Step One: Submit Photos

   Email or mail:
Each Log Wall - Close Up of the Finish - Log End - Any Specific Areas of Concern 

Step Two: Personal Log Maintenance Consultation 

   
We review your photos and schedule a phone consultation at your convenience to discuss the
   findings and answer any questions. (plan approx. 45 min to an hour)

  • Condition of Finish
  • Decay
  • UV damage
  • Mold, Mildew, Algae, and Sapstain
  • Signs of Insects and Carpenter Bees
  • Backsplash Concerns
  • Condition of Fascia and Soffit
  • Proper Overhang
  • Excessive Checking
  • Chinking or Caulking Condition
  • Proper Drainage
  • Condition of Log Ends
  • Gaps Between Log Seams
  • Ground Clearance
  • Post and Deck Condition
  • Proper Flashing

Some issues may not be obvious without an on-site inspection; however we provide the tools to help you determine if a problem may exist.  

Step Three: Receive Log Maintenance Guide

   Your completed Log Home Maintenance Guide is mailed to you and used as a guide to perform
   your own routine inspections in the future and includes:  
 

  • Details of any Concerns or Issues Found during the Inspection
  • Recommendations for Repairing and Maintaining the Logs
  • Area to Record Your Maintenance History
  • Common Log Home Maintenance Terms 
  • Information Regarding Professional Log Home Finishing Companies

In most cases, the photos and details of your log home such as: design, log profile, log ends, decking, roof overhang, ground clearance, drainage, exposure...  allow us to recognize certain areas that may need to be addressed and steps that can be implemented to prevent problems.

*Payment is due after you receive the report and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed...
if you are not satisfied, your maintenance inspection is FREE*

 
 

   

At your request we will forward the details to Log Home Professionals for Free Estimates on any services... allowing you to compare Companies, Service and Price.


Please visit our
 "Maintenance and Restoration Page" for details regarding Free Estimates.
 

Helping restore one log home at a time... Let Your Home be Next!
 

 

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