A concrete base gives you a solid flat surface to build your new log cabin on. This base will ensure your cabin is not only level for years to come but also helps with water resistance protecting the bottom of the cabin and the wood. It is important to remember that your concrete base should always be 20cm wider around the perimeter of the cabin, this will help with structural integrity and be a safety net for any unforeseen errors. Some of the benefits of concrete base are:

• Protects structural integrity 
• Lowers your risk of issues with subsidence
• Prevents jamming of windows and doors
• Ensures cabin stability
• 3-4 Inches thick (75-100mm)
• High load capacity 

Timber bases are also a very popular choice for log cabin owners. A timber base will give you a range of aesthetic and practical benefits. What log cabin owners love about a timber base is the functionality it gives you unlike a concrete base it is not permanent giving you the freedom to move it and your cabin around if necessary. You will also be able to respond quickly to any subsidence that may occur by having the base raised. Some of the benefits of a timber base are:

• Can be moved and or changed
  
• Allows better air flow protecting your timber
  
• Cheaper and more affordable than concrete 
• Great for unlevel ground and areas
  
• Provides a seamless transition from base to your cabin

Once your base is completed we can begin the full installation of your cabin. Installation includes all aspects of your cabin including doors, windows and roofing. Prior to starting the installation of your cabin we will give you a time frame in which it will take us to complete it. Obviously this will vary depending on the size of your log cabin, our clients love that we give a detailed outline of the build time so they can prepare and around the install. At Carls Cabins we try to blend install speed without sacrificing quality. Although we are very quick during the install process we always ensure that our install process is all about ensuring your cabin is installed to the highest specification. We have installed cabins from some of Europe’s leading manufacturers such as Lugarde & Dunstable.

As professional builders with over 30 years experience in our field we also offer additional services along with cabin installation such as decking and gazebos. Once your cabin is installed we can construct beautiful decked areas around your cabin complete with a gazebo to allow you to enjoy your new outdoor space all year round. 

Many people want to incorporate extra features into their log cabin such as electrics and plumbing. We work closely with electricians and plumbers who have been installing what our clients ask for in their cabins for decades. We can connect you directly with them to get the services you require without going through a middle man and getting an inflated cost.