If youâre figuring a project based on an estimated amount of time, itâs much more difficult to change that quoted price after the client has agreed to it. Another drawback to charging based on time spent is that many newer designers wonât really have a good idea of how much time theyâll likely spend on a project.
âThe typical cost for a turnkey log cabin, with land, can run anywhere from $175,000 up to $350,000 or more depending on the size,â he says. Some log cabin owners prefer to keep it low-tech, while others enjoy modern conveniences in the great outdoors.
1 A reasonable estimate for house building lumber costs is somewhere around $15 to $30 per square foot. 2  For an average sized home, this works out to approximately $35 to $55,000 (this price also includes the price of nails, etc.).