Eco Log homes in Ireland - off topic
Just a quick message for anyone in Ireland looking to build some eco friendly log homes. I’ll be open and honest and say that this is my father’s company but he has been in the building industry for many years now so it may be of interest to prospective buyers out there.
He has just recently launched a website with a little help from us. We have a good bit more work to do to clean this up but we got it up and running in just 2 days so thats not bad for now.
More info on Eco Log homes and log cabins in ireland »
My apologizes for the off topic post and now back to normal proceedings…
Patrick Said,
June 8, 2006 @ 9:46 am
Hi I am interesed in building a number of 1,2, bed log cabins on a site in Leitrim. I dont have a prob with planning permission. I want to build 4 units to start with. The site alos contains a tradition cottage which requires some freshing up.
thanks
Calvin Cross Said,
July 10, 2006 @ 7:26 pm
I am a builder with 25years expierence and am looking to work solely with wood again. I would be interested in setting up in England and getting a team together to construct these eco lodges if you are interested? If so then please contact me for a chat.
Regards
Calvin Cross
deirdre quinn Said,
September 19, 2006 @ 3:46 pm
I am looking for someone with experience in log home building. My husband and I are hoping to build our own log home from a kit and are looking for help or someone that can give us some numbers to contact. Any help would be appreciated. We are in the planning stages right now, application just gone in.
Karen Egan Said,
September 25, 2006 @ 2:41 pm
Hi, me and my boyfriend are looking to build a log home in 6 months. We are just looking for information on costs, planning and how economical they are. We dont have a site yet, we are just researching to see if building a log home would be affordable for us. We have been visiting a American site and have falling in love with one of their plans. We are wondering how much roughly does it cost to ship it over to Ireland.
Jody Howard Said,
December 6, 2006 @ 11:08 am
We’re at an advanced stage on the first phase of our building project. We look to have found our log house producer and builder here in Cork but my engineer has asked a question that I have not been able to get a definitive answer on…….do these imported buildings comply with Irish building regulations? He won’t sign off on our house until he sees it in black and white print. Can you help answer this question?
Tom Said,
December 11, 2006 @ 11:15 am
Hi,
i am thinking of buying an Eco house in Westmeath.
i am a first time buyer. could you please give me some info on the house?. It has solar panels and will be heated with pelets.
the cost of the house is very good for prices today. i just want to know if there certain things i should look out for. eg: the type of timber being used - insulation etc…
it would be great if you could help!.
thanks: Tom
Andrew Ryan Said,
December 27, 2006 @ 6:17 pm
Most important thing about building a log home in Ireland is to ensure that it has the proper certification for use here. Usually this is a CE-Mark or a specific Agrement Certificate for use in Ireland.
Sandra Said,
January 15, 2007 @ 11:02 pm
Hi,
I’m just looking into building a log-home (2 bedroom) as a first-time buyer and I’m looking for any advice, feedback etc. I haven’t bought a site yet but am considering the Cavan region. I’ll be financing this by myself and obviously am trying to keep the costs as low as possible!
Any advice welcomed!
Brian Said,
January 16, 2007 @ 5:26 pm
Hello,
I would like to build a three bedroom log-home in a rural part of Co. Laois. All information and guidence would be greatly appreciated. Is there a one stop shop for this type of project?
Many thanks
Liam Bergin Said,
January 18, 2007 @ 2:49 pm
Hi,
myself & my wife are currently renting, looking to buy this year, ASAP!
Very interested in building an eco log home or something similar. Don’t yet have a site or any info.
We would very much appreciate any info or help to steer us in the right direction, timeline, cost, what to watch out for.
Thanks very much!!
Liam.
Linda Said,
January 23, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
There are very few companies in Ireland supplying “real” log homes and fewer still that have the experience to build them properly. There are only two that have been around for more than 5 years and these are the best. I’ve spoken to both of them and they appear to be professional and committed. Only one has the right quality certification for Ireland I think. Shop around and search the web for log homes is my advice.
Amy Coakley Said,
February 7, 2007 @ 5:48 pm
Myself and partner have got a site 1/2 ac in watergrasshill, cork. We have no idea where to start all we know is we want and all eco friendly 4 bed house as soon as possible and of course as cheap as possible. Any tips or advise would be really welcomed.
Derek Said,
February 7, 2007 @ 6:09 pm
You can find more info at http://www.ecologhomes.ie
or by emailing PJ at info [at] ecologhomes.ie
frances Said,
March 12, 2007 @ 12:33 am
I;m looking for information on log cabins. ie. cost,planning permission.That kind of thing. I have a site but don’t know where to start.
Mike H Said,
March 17, 2007 @ 8:09 am
What company’s have the certification? Is it like homebond or it is just for log houses. What certifciation does the eco log homes have? I’d like to build a 3 bed house in Carlow. The log houses I have seen look fantastic.
veronica Said,
March 18, 2007 @ 1:06 am
Hi, me and my boyfriend are looking to build a log home in the near future. We are just looking for information on costs, planning and how economical they are. We dont have a site yet, we are just researching to see if building a log home would be affordable for us. We have been visiting a American site and have falling in love with one of their plans. we have also been on many irish and uk web sites aswell.We are wondering how much roughly does it cost to ship it over to Ireland or are we better off dealing with the irish market. also are the laws on planning permission in relation to log homes strict. thanks
Anthony Newsome Said,
April 11, 2007 @ 1:04 pm
Dear Friends, just wanted to ask what the standard cost of your log homes are, this would be based on a 3 bed with master bedroom, kitchen, living area, tv room, say on US styles, 2000 sq ft. would price include all fittings needed such as esb, water, toilet, etc. Many thanks for your time, anthony
adrian Said,
May 13, 2007 @ 9:23 pm
hi,myself and my girlfriend are thinking about building a log cabin, however we currently have no site. We are just enquiring about planning permission, cost, quality, how long they will last and general information on heating and insulation. many thanks
Stephen Said,
May 28, 2007 @ 9:52 pm
hi was reading your site, i have a lovely site in Moate Westmeath for sale, very suitable for this type of home. i have browsed your site and would be interested in extensions to an existing very old farmhouse that would blend into the environment. eager for advice or help.
alan Said,
July 11, 2007 @ 10:05 pm
hi, what is the situation with planning permission etc for a log house
Danielle Said,
September 11, 2007 @ 11:00 am
Hi I live in Dublin city and have a terraced house and would like to knocked down the existing extension and build a wooden one I came across this website and wondered if it would be possible to do a log house extension incororating a bathroom kitchen and perhaps a bedroom (or two!)
Ken Buggy,Waterford Said,
October 3, 2007 @ 11:12 pm
all the brochures i have had appear to be for houses that would lovely on a mountain top in Switzerland yodel-ay hay-hay,does anyone make a nice simple house that doesnt look like a couple of blokes in funny hats and frocks are going to come out on the hour and tell you what time it is. as for planning permission,I cant get a straight answer,i gather it can depend on who you ask,mood,time of day,day of week etc etc …….I jest of course……………… cuckoo, cuckoo.
Chris Tyndall Said,
October 22, 2007 @ 10:22 am
Ken Buggy there are people making log homes that are very simple with hardly any cockoo stuff and waterford is one of the better places for planning, i have just finished building several in the county. I dont supply log homes, i specialise in building them so if you have any questions and want impartial answers just ask.
Lisa Pardy Said,
November 6, 2007 @ 8:31 pm
Hello, I want to build a log house 2-3 bedroom have my own site but where do i start have looked up a few sights do you know anything about importing the wood who would be able to erect it after that havent a clue ! Thank you
doreen Said,
April 2, 2008 @ 10:39 pm
For attention of Chris Tyndall:
Hi,
Myself & my partner are looking into building a log home and would appreciate some advice as you are in the trade you may be able to help us?? We would really appreciate it.
aisling chambers Said,
May 25, 2008 @ 8:43 pm
We are thinking about buying a site and have always wanted a log home, however we never really looked into it before. Is it any easier to obtain planning permission for log homes?
Many thanks
Aisling
Emma Clarke Said,
June 27, 2008 @ 10:48 pm
Hi
I’m thinking of building a wooden log house in Ireland. I don’t have a plot of land yet but would like somewhere within a shortish distance from either Cork or Shannon airport. Do you help find land suitable for log houses? What’s the score with getting planning permission for wooden houses? Are they insurable in Ireland? Do they need to pass Irish building regs? So many questions!
if you could help, that’d be grand.
Cheers
Emma
elizabeth bell Said,
July 30, 2008 @ 11:39 pm
I Have purchased a plot in Mayo and would love to build a Log cabin there. Please advise - Best supplier in Ireland especially one who knows all rules & Regs. appertaining to CE-Mark. Home Bond or whatever is required and if possible where I could visit to see some ready built Log Houses (anywhere in Ireland)
Thanking you
Elizabeth
Derek Said,
July 31, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Hi elizabeth,
If you go to http://www.ecologhomes.ie I think you’ll find everything you need.
Derek
Andrew Said,
August 8, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
I stumbled upon your blog (ok, no, I found it on Twitter) while searching for posts on log homes.
I think your father would do well to drop by our online community for log home builders. It’s sort of like a Facebook for log home builders.
Anyway - feel free to delete this post (it is your site, afterall) but also feel free to pass this website along to your father: LogHomeU.com.
Take care,
Andrew
stephen doran Said,
September 25, 2008 @ 9:39 pm
i have a site and i am just waiting for planning permission which is not a problem. i am looking to build a 6 bedroom log cabin and would like some info on prices etc
Michelle Donegan Said,
September 29, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
Hi
I’m thinking of building a wooden log house in Ireland. I don’t have a plot of land yet but would like somewhere in Cork . Do you help find land suitable for log houses? What’s the score with getting planning permission for wooden houses? Are they insurable in Ireland? Do they need to pass Irish building regs? So many questions!
if you could help that would be great !
Elisa Jennings Said,
October 5, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
Hi I am very interested in getting a log house. but i am concerned about dampness and Irelands wet weather how does that affect the house. this is a house that could be passed down to children in years to come or does it have a short life?
can you recommend customer that would allow me to view their house as it stands?
david clarke Said,
January 29, 2009 @ 10:50 pm
hi ,i build timber houses from scratch to your designs
Kathy Said,
February 3, 2009 @ 2:34 pm
Hi,
i’m just looking for any info at all on log houses.
would like to build in the next year, so anything all would be great.
Also looking for prices for a 2-3 bed log house.
Thanks in advance.
Jill O'Mahony Said,
February 3, 2009 @ 6:32 pm
Hi, I would just like to know if anyone is in the trade of construction of the log home kits and how much it would cost (in general) to erect a 2000sq ft house?
brayo Said,
February 8, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
hello,we are having a log cabin built on our site in kildare,it took a 2 year battle with the council to get permission.we are using a company in the south of ireland to arrange the building,its been 10 months since they started and all the house is still not on site.the whole experience has been a nightmare ,hopefully we will be in this summer.my advice about log homes would be ,a lot of research,go to norway,finland or estonia find a log house manufacturer and experienced builders and arrange every thing yourself.i have spoke to a few people living in log cabins and wind driven rain can cause leak problems ,any way tread carefully!
Victoria M Said,
April 27, 2009 @ 6:43 pm
Hi all
I’ve read all the comments and it sounds like there are a lot of people that are thinking of building log homes. I, myself, am thinking of going down that road but like everyone else have little (i mean absolutelly none) experience in this. So like everyone of you i would like to get info on a price for a 3/4 bed house (2 storey or bungalow), planning permission, legislation etc? If someone could help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Victoria
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May 15, 2009 @ 12:16 am
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Tosh Said,
June 16, 2009 @ 2:32 am
Chris Tyndall
I am looking for an experienced log home builder. Would you be interested. 087 7602115
dave Said,
October 22, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
hey, just thinking of build eco house! could u send me on a brochure for starters and regs. on planning? thanks
Michael Hennessy Said,
November 25, 2009 @ 11:06 am
HI,
I live in Co. Clare. A roadside cottage. I want to extend at back including a bathroom and extra bedroom. also a porch or lobby
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Many thanks
Michael
Yvonne Said,
February 28, 2010 @ 6:54 pm
Has any one bought and had a 4 bed log cabin delivered and erected by the same company ,here in ireland? Are they warm? Damp? Worth it?
Would love more info.
Michael Said,
June 10, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
Ynonne,
They are warm and easy to heat, saving a fortune on heating bills. Certainly not damp and I’d say definately worth it.