Building Custom Dove-Tail Notch Log Cabins Since 1980

“Original”

Carolina Cabins

Welcome… We Manufacture a 6’x12 Full Dove Tail Notch Cabins Of Any Size. Buy direct From Our Mill And Save Thousands !!!

Call For More Info And Free Estimates

(336) 366-7682

Darrell Mickel 

        Owner        

Dealer inquiries welcomed !!

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Our office is located at 809 US Hwy 21 State Road, NC 28676

Open by Appointment only

Call Or Text The Number Above For A Free Estimate Or Schedule An Appointment To Come By The Office

About The Original Carolina Cabins

Carolina Cabins was founded in 1980 by my dad, Avery Mickel. As a family-owned and operated business located at 809 U.S. Hwy 21 in State Road, NC, we take great pride in crafting custom 6x12 heart-cut white pine log cabins. With hundreds of happy homeowners across the region, our work reflects our commitment to quality and personalized service.

By keeping our overhead low, we are able to offer our log cabins for thousands less than many larger companies. This means you can build your dream log cabin home for about the same cost – or even less – than a traditional framed house. We encourage you to compare our cabins with any others on the market because we’re confident you won’t find a better value for your investment.

If you’re searching for a beautiful, custom log home built with care and expertise, look no further. Reach out today for your free estimate at (336) 366-7682. We’re excited to help you bring your vision to life!

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    Custom Built Dove-Tail Notch Mill      

We are log home builders that specialize in crafting Appalachian-style dovetail notch cabins, utilizing our custom mill, built by Avery Mickel in 1980. The “Original” Carolina Cabins is the only Place that offers the Appalachian style logs and all logs are cut on property. To ensure proper settling and accommodate natural expansion and contraction due to weather variations, we personally oversee the log assembly. Additionally, we offer a precut kit option that allows you to stack the cabin yourself for an additional fee, providing a cost-effective alternative by reducing labor expenses.

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The Building Process For Your Dream Cabin 

Original Carolina Cabins have been building custom cabins/log homes in North Carolina since 1980. The building process is straightforward and meticulously managed to ensure the highest quality results. After confirming the desired size and specifications of your custom cabin, we precisely mill the logs to your exact dimensions. Once the foundation and subfloor are fully prepared, we deliver the milled logs to your site, where our skilled team carefully stacks them. We take pride in our craftsmanship and throughout the process, we maintain rigorous attention to detail to guarantee structural integrity, durability, and lasting beauty for your custom cabin.

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Special Offer

16’x16’ Log Structure

  • Materials included for a 16’x16’

  • 6”x12” logs for outside walls

  • Main Beam and Ceiling Joists

  • Porch Post and Beams

    $7000

    (delivery not included)

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PRICING

(pricing is subject to change depending on location and material price changes)

SIZE COST LABOR

16’X20’ $7,775 $7,020

16’X24’ $8,640 $7,800

20’X26’ $9,940 $8,385

22’X28’ $10,800 $9,750

24’X28’ $11,230 $10,140

26’X30’ $12,100 $10,920

28’X32’ $12,960 $11,700

30’X40’ $15,120 $13,650

Rough size estimates, other dimensions available

These prices reflect the logs for a single story structure that is six and a half logs high (eight feet). Including porch post and beams plus hardware: Spikes, Bolts, Washers, Oly log screws, Alignment rods, Weather stripping, 2x6 Window and Door jambs, Lag screws, etc…

Labor prices depend on location. Prices listed are for local builds only.

(Delivery not included in prices)

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