Expedition
Cost Example:

• The Expedition Package Price in 8”x8” “D” tongue and groove full log is $135,560 plus tax of $7,455 for a total of $143,015.
   
• Let’s start with the building permit. $1,500 is pretty common, the price can range from $25 to $6,500.
   
• To dig and backfill your basement will cost about $3,000. If you are in rock or clay, it will be more. Tree removal will also be extra.
   
• Most concrete basements with footings and foundation for the house will be around $16,060. Drain tile will add more, if your lot requires it.
   
• Add drywall to all walls not already knotty pine, $4,500.
   
• $6,500 is the plumbing figure including the water heater. Remember the fixtures, tub, sinks, stainless steel kitchen sink, faucets, etc. are in the package price.
   

• Forced air heat and central air with labor $9,000.
   
• Electrical labor and materials are $8,000. Remember we include an $850 lighting allowance for light fixtures in the package.
   
• We have a $2,000 wood flooring allowance in the package, but you will still need to purchase an additional $6,890 more in carpet, tile, etc.
   
• The labor to stone the fireplace is $3,500.
   
• The general carpenter labor should cost $53,340. This could be high or low depending on your area.
   

These figures are based on our peeled 8”x8” #2 profile full log package. We are not saying your home will cost exactly this much, but since we are involved in so many homes each year, we have a very good idea of what it may cost to build this home.