Mountain Construction Inc. - HearthStone Homes, Log and Timber Homes  
   
 
We offer hearthstone subcontract log and timber frame services. Click here for more information on Hearthstone.
  Mountain Construction Enterprises, Inc. has provided these tips on getting started on your way to building your home. We hope that you will consider us when deciding on a log/timber frame company.

We are a residential general contractor/custom builder and a HearthStone Homes representative specializing in log and heavy timber product and service delivery catering to individuals, architects, builders, realtors and developers. 
Buying the Land
  • Select your real estate agent (we do have recommendations for local Realtors that we have long been associated with)
  • Consider the following items for your land purchase:
    • Location of land
    • Lay of the land
    • Deed restriction
    • Utilities - electric/septic/water
    • Grading/site work/driveway
For recommendations, email us with your interests.

Selecting a Contractor
While we often act as general contractor on the HearthStone Log and Timber Frame homes we sell locally, this is not always the case. We can work with another owner-selected General Contractor, or in an Owner/Contractor situation.

When we work to sell a commercial HearthStone timber frame or log project (for a bank, clubhouse or other timber frame project) we always work with another commercially licensed contractor.

When researching who to hire as your General Contractor, be sure to ask about the following:
  • Are they licensed?
  • Ask for their references
  • Look at their work
  • Check with building suppliers
  • Check with banks
  • Check with local Chamber of Commerce
  • How long have they been in business?
  • Compare/review products, services and quality
  • Cost plus estimates vs. contracted price
For recommendations, please email us with your interests.
 
Selecting Your Plans
  • Select an architect (we do have relationships with local and regional architects if you would like recommendations)
  • Consider the following items for your home plans:
    • How large of a home?
    • Space savers
    • Plumbing and electrical considerations
    • Do they offer local design assistance?
    • Crawlspace vs. basement
    • What is included in the plans?
For recommendations, please email us with your interests.
 
Selecting a Timber Frame or Log Company
When choosing a timber frame log company, be sure to consider the following:
  • What organizations do they belong to?
  • Check references
  • Type of material used
  • What does the package include?
  • Check for quality - do the logs have a through-bolt system?
  • Delivery date and charges
  • How long have they been in business?

Building Cost Factors
Due to extreme weather conditions and building site conditions, as well as additional building code requirements, the costs involved with building in the mountains may be higher than building in other locations. Some factors that affect costs to keep in mind:
  • Length of driveway and general grading requirements
  • Slope of property/possible fill requirements, foundation, engineering
  • Overhead vs. underground power
  • Basement vs. crawlspace foundation
  • Open vaulted and cathedral ceilings
  • Size and style of timber frame, log or conventional frame with rustic accents
  • Style, brand and quantity of windows and doors
  • Shingle or shake roof vs. metal roof
  • Siding options and accents such as poplar bark, cedar shake
  • Stone options and accents on exterior, fireplaces, interior accents
  • Number or fireplaces, possible exterior fireplaces
  • Floor covering options such as tile, hardwood, carpeting
  • Number and size of decks, porches and patios
  • Number of corners, dormers, roof valleys and other features

You can contact our office by phone at 828.963.8090, email us, or use our online information request form to let us know how we can serve you.