![]() As is, things from a price standpoint are difficult, to say the least. Thankfully lumber is down from a year ago (though up 30% from recent lows), or else prices would be really crazy. I did add some significant increases to the allowances, as septic prices are higher, cabinets are notably higher, flooring is up, etc. Factor in labor cost increases, and price increases for this year are, percentage wise, just a little bit less than the previous two. Initially I didn't expect things to be as steep this year as the last two, but after having conversations with HVAC, Plumbing, and the window supplier, and, well, 2023 isn't off to a great start. ![]() Hopefully no more extended delays on getting Electricians or HVAC crews out. The one kind of bright spot in things is that overall building is slowing down, and so most trades are a little more timely on getting to projects. I have not gotten price updates from my suppliers, but all evidence suggests that this next year will see what has lately been a pretty typical jump in prices. We're trying to find ways to keep our prices reasonable, but there's only so much we can do while still being able to make a profit. Labor, fuel, shortages, etc., keep driving prices up. We're finally back to getting a regular flow, but it was just an unanticipated delay that made things difficult.Ĭosts are the same old story. It's taken months to get that flow going, which put us behind. A really wet spring washed out some roads that we were depending on to get product out of the mountains and that took out one of our suppliers. This past year we had issues obtaining timbers for our logs. Depending on how things proceed over the winter and into spring it could be longer. We're still booked out quite a ways, at least 18 months for new projects to get started. Not a lot to update, just more of the same. We're just coming out of the summer season and into fall. Paramount Log Homes, the source for affordable, quality-built log homes and cabins in the Billings, Montana area I'm also including a new page on the website to help serious customers understand the building process and what you can expect as a project progresses, as well as things you can do prior to signing a contract that can help things progress smoothly and with minimal stress. Just remember, though, that bank financed projects require a home to be completed in a timely manner (no installing the carpet or interior doors in a couple of years). Please feel free to ask for suggestions on ways to reduce costs (plan modifications and homeowner involvement can often reduce the price by thousands of dollars). We continue to search for ways to keep costs down, but only so much we can do while continuing to build a quality home. Send us a sketch of something you have in mind and we'll give you a bid on what it would cost to make that a reality. We’ve built starter homes for young families, large homes for families escaping the rush of the big city, and mid-sized homes for empty-nesters, along with a variety of cabins for weekend getaways.ĭon't see a plan that works for you? Not a problem. We have plans for everyone, whether you’re looking for a log cabin kit, a turnkey log home, something for your recreational property on which you want to do some of the work, or anything in between. Take a look around the website, we have all of our stock plans online, along with our pricing updated for 2022. We build with native Ponderosa Pine, and are able to offer prices that meet or beat most of the custom builders in the area, whether log, manufactured, or stick built. If you’ve been in the area for a while, you’ve probably seen some of our homes around, as we’ve built in most of the surrounding communities, including Shepherd, Roundup, Columbus, Red Lodge, Joliet, Roberts, Huntley, Hysham, Glasgow, Winifred, Lockwood and many more. Paramount Log Homes offers tremendous value, great customer service, flexibility with our floor plans, and years of experience building log homes in the Billings region. If you’re thinking about building a log home, we’re here to help you make that dream a reality. Paramount Log Homes, Making the Dream Affordable!
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