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 And an Illinois log cabin owner-builder estimates about $17,000 in costs for a 24'x36' basement foundation with 8' walls with the concrete poured professionally but the rest done as a serious DIY project.. A crawl space foundation might cost $8,000-$21,000 for an average family home, or $15,000-$50,000 for a larger house.