1. Locate Building Site

A large portion of our Log Cabin projects are built on recreational property. When choosing a parcel check, the minimum square foot size required by the township/ county, if the cabin is to be used as the primary residence. Also keep in mind items such as tree clearing, availability of utilities such as electric and gas. Your land will need certain site improvements before the cabin can be built, such as a well, septic system and a suitable foundation. If you are interested in a particular area in Michigan, please let us know. We can help you find property in the areas you are looking for.

2. Select your floor plan

We have several floor plans to choose from and can even custom design a floor plan for your specific needs. Our Log Home specialists can help you with floor plan choices while keeping your budget in mind. In addition to the layout you will need to choose between the different options available such as log profile styles, roof colors, corner styles, window types and interior finishes available. Our specialists will explain the entire construction process and be there for you

when you have any additional questions.

3. Explore financing options

Our long standing relationships with the nation's most experienced and most experienced lending lending institutions has given Oasis Homes the competitive advantage in making your dream home possible. Our loan professionals will answer all of your questions and help you make an educated decision when choosing a loan program best suited to your financial situation.

4. Order your cabin

Finalize the plans and complete the order. Your cabin in now 4-6 weeks from delivery to your site. During this time the property can be prepared so that when the cabin materials are delivered the construction can begin.

5. Install the foundation & site improvements

Each township/ county will vary on the requirements, but typically a crawl space foundation will have a frost footing that reaches a depth of 42 inches below finished grade. A well and a septic system may also be required and will need to be installed prior to completion of the project. We can provide these services for most projects within 75 miles of our office in Almont, MI. If your project is beyond this range, a local General Contractor can provide these services. If you are unable to find one we can provide these services. We can arrange the foundation and site improvements for you at an additional cost.

6. Take delivery of your Log cabin package

The log cabin package will be delivered to your site. One of our representatives will be present to ensure the materials are properly placed and that everything is accounted for. You will receive blueprints and an instructional guide for assembly of your cabin.

7. Building your log cabin

If you have elected for us to assemble your cabin, you can sit back and watch. If you are the do-it-yourselfer you will need some building experience, power tools, some hand tools and a couple of friends to pitch in for a few weekends. The cabin package will come with blueprints and an instructional guide for assembly of your cabin. We even include several color pictures of the assembly process. Onsite technical support can be arranged for an additional charge.

8. Finishes

Some cabins are completely finished immediately after installing our Weather tight pkg., others are completed over time. Items such as electric, plumbing, drywall on interior walls, cabinets and floor coverings can be done in stages once the structure has been closed in from the weather.
 

9. Move in & enjoy

Fire up the woodstove and bring the toys. Our cabins will provide enjoyment for generations to come. Fond memories of the outdoors and the scent and ambiance of the cabin will be remembered forever.