Building Checklist
Jun 26, 2026
Below is a checklist that you can use to help determine what you need for your build and budget:
Please copy and paste and use it for your purposes.
- Permits
- Property to build on
- Site/Ground work
- Foundation
- Full basement
- Crawl space
- Slab-on-grade
- Wood-foundation
- Heated insulated slab
- Other...
- Cladding
- Half-d log
- Full-d log
- Maintenance-free vinyl
- Stone veneer
- other...
- Roofing
- Steel (recommended)
- Shingles
- Other...
- Insulation + Stud Kit
- Driveway
- Septic
- Well
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Hydro hook-up
- Upgraded windows and doors (recommended)
- Interior finishes
- Exterior finishes
- Flooring
- Cabinets & counters/Kitchen install
- Bathroom install
- Heating/Cooling
- Appliances
- Stain/Paint (dependent on the cladding or interior finishes)
- Customizations
- Build team
- Misc. If you can think of any other items...
Please contact Tay Valley Log Structures or call 613-812-1114 if you have any further questions.
