The Finest Quality Log Homes, At the Best Prices
Family-Run values. Complete packages. Free Custom Design
Complete Kits
Our log home packages have everything you need.
Highest Quality
The finest logs and lumber on the market. Pick your character logs!
Beat Any Price
Wholesale direct to the public, no dealers. Nobody can beat our prices!
Free Design
Custom design it with our help at no extra charge.
Where does your journey begin?
No matter where you're at, we want to help you get the education you need to fully understand everything that goes into building your dream.
I have a dream or rough idea
You have an idea of what you want to build, but need help designing it properly.
Log Home Design
I want to see plans and styles
You'd like to browse floor plans, styles, and layouts to see what you like.
Browse Log Home Styles
I want to understand real costs
You're trying to figure out what it really costs to build — beyond just the package.
Turn Key Estimates
I need to know how the process works
You're just getting started and want to understand the A-Z of working with a log home builder.
Getting Started
High Quality Log Cabin Kits and Custom Log Homes
With personal support from start to finish.
Building a log home is a big decision—and understanding pricing, design, and the full process upfront makes all the difference. As a family‑run, debt‑free company, we help you design and build a high quality log cabin kit or log home package that fits your budget—building one home at a time and walking each customer through the process at their own pace. With over 2,500 designs completed, we have the experience to help you get exactly what you want.
Our efficient, low‑overhead approach allows us to offer some of the most complete log cabin kits available at the best price, combining carefully selected Montana timber, proven systems, and real support from design through construction.
Everything You Need — In One Complete Package
the finest high‑elevation Montana timber
Our log home kits, or log cabin home materials, are designed to give you everything you need to build your home. That includes logs, beams, specialty character pieces, and the components many companies leave out — such as floors, ceilings, and windows — so you are not left sourcing critical materials on your own.
Each log home package is designed to simplify construction, whether you are building yourself or working with a local builder.
With clear plans, a detailed construction guide, and direct access to experienced support, you can move forward knowing you have the right company behind you.
Log Homes & Cabin Kits
Explore Our Featured Log Home Styles
Chalet Style Log Homes
Very efficient designs, with a loft, can easily be on a basement, rectangular shape, open floorplans, cathedral ceilings, small to large size log homes.
Browse Chalet Style Log Homes
Ranch Style Log Homes
All on one floor comfort, some have a small loft in the center, or be on a basement. Open floorplans, cathedral ceilings, small to large log house packages.
Browse Ranch Style Log Homes
Lodge Style Log Homes
Larger Log Home Designs with a larger loft, bedrooms upstairs too, easily on a basement with more room. Good for steeper hillsides, open floorplan, popular sizes
Browse Lodge Style Log Homes
Cape Cod Style Log Homes
Basically a Cape Cod is a Chalet log home design with gable roof dormers, and usually with full length side porches. Any home can have these, but the look is it.
Browse Cape Cod Style Log Homes
Small Log Cabins & Retreats
Smaller Chalet style log cabins or ranches (one floor) that offer a tiny log home footprint or an in-the-woods feel, with a loft or without, open floorplans.
Browse Small Log Cabins & Retreats
Custom Luxury Log Homes
Do your own customized design, or start from one of ours. Pick any design from our competitors, a napkin sketch, or one of our larger Lodge styles, name it.
Browse Custom Luxury Log Homes
Hybrid Log Timber Frame Homes
We can make any of our designs a framed home with log accents, timber frame the structure, use logs, beams, and still have the look/feel of a log home.
Browse Hybrid Log Timber Frame Homes
Log Shops, Barns & Garages
A lot of our customers want attached or adjacent log garages, log sided garages, larger log buildings, pole barn style buildings, you name it, we can do it.
Browse Log Shops, Barns & Garages
Commercial Log Buildings
We customize anything you like...ski lodges, motels, wine tasting buildings, restaurants, mountain lodges with cabins, VRBO and AirBnB, you name it.
Browse Commercial Log Buildings
Not Sure Where to Begin?
If you're still gathering information and don't want to jump into any one area yet, start here. Our Getting Started page walks through design, materials, construction, cost, and financing in the order most customers experience it.
Meet the Lazarus Family
Lazarus Log Homes is a family-owned operation built around strong values—including a commitment to treat customers by the golden rule and to conduct business in a trustworthy and ethical way.
We’ve helped customers build in nearly every state, offering guidance on design, budgeting, financing, and construction from start to finish.
When you call, you’re not getting passed around a big corporate ladder—you’re talking with a hands-on team that works together every day and takes a “family first” approach to both life and business.
What Homeowners Are Saying
No Pressure
"We looked at a lot of companies before choosing Lazarus. What stood out was how straight forward they were to work with. No pressure, just solid guidance."
— Mark T., Colorado
Quality Logs
"The quality of the logs and materials was exactly what we were hoping for. We appreciated being able to talk directly with their team and get clear answers."
— David R., Idaho
Organized
"We always knew what the next step was. If you want a complete log home package without the runaround, this is the place."
— Steve M., Montana
Log Cabin Kit Prices — What to Expect
One of the most common questions we get is: how much do log cabin kits cost? The truth is—log home kit prices can be comparable to, or even less than, a traditional framed home depending on your design, size, and build approach. Smaller, efficient designs with lofts or basements can significantly reduce cost per square foot, while larger homes often become more cost-efficient as they scale. We help you estimate real total costs—not just the package—so you can plan your project with confidence and avoid surprises.
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Can You Build a Log Cabin Kit Yourself?
Yes—many of our customers build their own log homes using family, friends, or local carpenters. We provide step-by-step construction guidance, detailed plans, and ongoing support so you’re never on your own during the build.
Whether you choose DIY or hire a builder, our system is designed to be straightforward, efficient, and cost-effective.
What's in a Log Kit?
Frequently Asked Questions About Log Cabin Kits
Costs vary based on size, design, and location, but many log homes are comparable to framed homes—and often provide greater long-term value.
Yes—log homes are energy efficient, durable, and often hold strong resale value due to their unique appeal.
Yes—most builders or carpenters can construct our homes with our plans and support. Many homeowners also build themselves.
We want to help you just like if you were family. That's why we advise you the best way to get what you want, while staying within your budget. If your dream log home is out of your budget range, it will not be successful. We can gain an understanding of what your specific project will cost, completed, on your lot, once we find out more about your site, your participation in the build, and what you need.
At Lazarus Log Homes, we understand that building your dream log home is a significant investment, and we are committed to helping you find cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality and aesthetics. Here are some ways to reduce costs:
- Simplify the design: Opt for a more streamlined architectural design that avoids complex angles and intricate features. Simple shapes are more cost-effective to construct. Chalets are the most efficient, add a basement to a smaller home, add a loft (all less expensive per square foot). A Ranch on a basement or Lodge is also a good choice, depending on the size needed. Explore our plans and call our office to get some help.
- Material Selection: Choose smaller wall log sizes (8" or 8.5") that provide the same look and feel but are less expensive (same materials everywhere else). They perform just like a framed home, but are full logs, and you'll still get the massive character logs with any size.
- Size Adjustments: Consider reducing the overall square footage of the home. Smaller homes are less expensive to build and maintain. Build with a basement or loft.
- Phased Construction: Build your home in stages. Start with the foundation, get the roof on, dry in the structure, and finish the inside in the winter or the next year. Finish your basement later (if you have one), and add luxury finishes as budget permits over time. Build your garage later, if needed.
- DIY Labor & Finishes: If you have the skills, consider doing some of the interior finishing work yourself, such as staining and trim, to save on labor costs.
Our expert team is available to work closely with you to explore your options and tailor a plan that aligns with your budgetary needs. Contact us for a consultation to discuss how we can make your dream home a reality within a budget you are comfortable with.
Yes, log homes from Lazarus Log Homes are an excellent investment. At Lazarus Log Homes, we pride ourselves on designing and manufacturing high quality, durable log homes that are both aesthetically pleasing and built to last. Our homes are crafted using superior materials and construction techniques that ensure longevity and structural integrity. Log homes also have the advantage of being energy-efficient, thanks to the natural insulating properties of wood. Logs have thermal mass (absorption), framed homes have R-value (reflection). Additionally, log homes appreciate in value over time and can be a sought-after property type, making them a potentially profitable investment. With our commitment to quality and sustainability, choosing a log home from Lazarus Log Homes is a wise investment for your future.
Building a log home package from Lazarus Log Homes is designed to be a smooth and manageable process, whether you're an experienced builder or a first-time homeowner with no construction experience. We provide detailed, step-by-step instructions in our guide, and all the necessary materials to ensure the construction goes as planned. Our packages are meticulously crafted to simplify the building process, featuring methods that are the fastest, strongest, and least expensive. Additionally, we offer comprehensive support, including expert advice and customer service, to help guide you through every stage of the project. With Lazarus Log Homes, building your dream log home is an achievable and rewarding experience.
Pre-approval for financing offers several advantages. It provides you with a clear understanding of your budget, ensuring you can be confident in your design decisions and customize around that. It can also help identify your position with the value of your land, cash, credit, and construction costs, so if you have equity in your land, they (and we) help you with creative ways to complete an overview of what your dream log home on your property might cost up front, so you can focus on this being successful from the start.
Building now versus waiting a few years can depend on several factors including market conditions, personal circumstances, and long-term goals. Material prices as well as labor slowly rise, as a general rule. If you're ready to start enjoying the unique beauty and comfort of a log home, there's no time like the present. We recommend consulting with our experienced team to evaluate your specific situation and help you make an informed decision. Why pay rent, put money in savings, only to have to pay more for the home, so all your savings just goes toward the increased cost due to inflation and overall cost increases. Equity in your new log home can begin right away. Whether you choose to build now or later, Lazarus Log Homes will be here to provide expert guidance and quality craftsmanship when you decide the time is right for you.
- Spring: Many say they want to wait until spring to start building, but keep in mind it is typically the busiest time of year in the construction world. There are road weight limits, concrete is behind, builders are busy with roads, site work. However, if you can find a builder who is available or want to do this yourself, spring can work well.
- Summer: Provides a drier climate; if you can plan to start this time of year, and have things in order, great!
- Fall: Best time to put a foundation in if you plant to wait until the next year to build. This way you can get that first step behind you and beat the spring rush. If you have a few in your crew, even in Northern Climates, you can get the roof on before winter in many areas with decent snow.
- Winter: Least expensive, most readily available labor, but slightly slower builds in the Northern States. Some of our customers get the concrete in quickly in early winter, put on the main floor, cover it, and get started when March comes around to beat the rush. Others just broom off the snow and keep working. We ship year around, even into Northern States.
Our log homes are easy to build. Many of our homes are built by homeowners (first time) or carpenters who have never done a log home. We incorporate the best technology, fastest, least expensive, and strongest methods. We have a list of builders who have done previous Lazarus homes in almost every state, including some who have done multiple homes for our customers, and may even build Lazarus Log Homes exclusively. We have an extensive, 30-page construction guide, along with 3 sets of plans we give our customers, material lists with how many boards go where, etc. We make it easy.