Log cabin assembly in Exeter
Professional log cabin assembly services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
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Typical Duration
1-3 days
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional log cabin assembly - interlocking logs properly seated, windows and doors fitted, roof weatherproofed. Multi-day service for garden offices, summerhouses, and hobby rooms.
More Than a Shed
Log cabins are proper garden buildings - home offices, artist studios, music rooms, summerhouses. They're more substantial than sheds, with interlocking log construction that creates genuinely usable spaces.
🪵 Logs must seat properly. Every log slots into the one below. Gaps mean drafts and water ingress. I take time to get each course right.
Why Log Cabins Are Different
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Common Problems |
|---|---|
| Logs fully seated | Gaps and drafts |
| Corners aligned | Compounds through build |
| Roof weathertight | Leaks damage everything |
| Doors adjusted | Won't open or close |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assembly
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Floor | Joists and boards on your base |
| Walls | Log courses seated carefully |
| Openings | Window/door frames |
| Roof | Structure, boards, felt |
| Finish | Windows, doors adjusted |
| Weatherproof | Sealed and ready |
📦 Cabin Types
- Garden offices
- Summerhouses
- Workshops
- Hobby rooms/studios
- Pool houses
Pricing
Log cabin assembly is quote-based. Factors include:
- Cabin size and log thickness
- Complexity (veranda, dormers, etc.)
- Number of days required
- Site access and base condition
Multi-day rates based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For...
✅ Garden offices - 10-15m² with good light
✅ Summerhouses - Recreational retreat
✅ 28mm-70mm logs - All thicknesses
✅ Complex builds - Verandas, dormers
Why Choose Us for Log cabin assembly in Exeter?
Interlocking logs properly seated - no gaps or drafts
Windows and doors fitted and adjusted correctly
Roof properly felted and sealed
Ready for use as garden office, hobby room, or retreat
What to Expect
Step 1: Assessment
Site visit or photos, base assessed for level, quote based on specific cabin, weather window identified.
Step 2: Assembly (1-3 days)
Day 1: Floor and wall assembly. Day 2: Complete walls, start roof. Day 3 (if needed): Finish roof, windows, doors.
Step 3: Handover
Building weathertight, windows and doors adjusted, lock handed over, treatment advice given.
🔧 DIY Tips
Building it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Rubber mallet (essential)
- Spirit level
- Drill
- Step ladder
- Block and tackle (large cabins)
📐 Key steps
- Base MUST be level - critical
- First course sets everything
- Seat every log fully
- Check corners constantly
- Weather-seal before rain
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Starting on unlevel base
- Not seating logs fully
- Rushing in unsuitable weather
- Leaving build exposed overnight
💡 Pro trick: Use a rubber mallet, never a metal hammer, on log ends. Metal damages the interlocking edges which ruins the seal. Work systematically around each course, not one corner at a time.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🌧️ Weather dependent - log cabin assembly needs dry conditions. Wet logs swell and don't seat properly. Will pause and resume if needed.
Base preparation:
- I assemble on prepared bases
- Concrete, paving, or bearer frame
- Must be level and solid
- Major groundwork is separate
Treatment:
- Most cabins need good quality treatment
- Annual maintenance extends life
- Devon weather demands attention
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a log cabin different from a shed?
Log cabins use interlocking horizontal logs instead of panels. The logs slot together creating thicker, more insulated walls. Better for garden offices and year-round use.
How long does assembly take?
A small cabin takes a full day. Larger cabins or those with verandas take two days or more. Weather dependent - need dry conditions for roof work.
Can log cabins be insulated for year-round use?
Standard single-skin cabins are fine for summer but cold in winter. Year-round use needs insulation - either twin-skin construction or added after assembly.
Do you do the electrics?
I assemble the structure. Electrical work needs a qualified electrician after the building is weathertight.
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