Wooden house quotes: what the price includes and how to compare offers
A price per square foot says little on its own: two offers at the same price can include very different things. Here is what to check, and how to get offers on the same design.
Get real prices for your home
Send your design or floor plan once — log and timber home builders that build in your province reply with their own price. Free, no obligation.
What affects the price
Package, shell or turnkey
A log or timber frame package, a closed-in shell or a finished home are very different totals — compare like with like.
Logs and wood
Milled or handcrafted logs, and species such as Western red cedar, Douglas fir, spruce or pine, change material and labour cost.
Site and access
Lake lots, islands and rocky or sloped sites need longer deliveries, barges or blasting — common for cottages.
Foundation
Full basement, crawl space or piers: frost depth and soil decide, and the difference can be large.
Energy performance
Higher-performance walls, triple glazing and heat pumps add cost now and save on heating later.
Province and season
Labour rates, the short building season in the north and travel time for crews all move the price.
A short video (in English) shows how a wooden house is designed in Geoniks.
Ask before you accept an offer
- Which wood system and wall thickness are included?
- Are transport and assembly included?
- Who does the architectural and structural drawings?
- Are electrics, plumbing and ventilation included?
- What are the delivery time and payment schedule?
- What does the warranty cover, and what maintenance is needed?
How it works
Design your home in 3D — or send your drawing
Start from a ready-made log home, cottage or timber frame house and change walls, windows, doors and roof in the browser. Or upload a photo of a hand-drawn plan or your designer’s drawings — we turn it into a 3D model.
Walk through it
Check room sizes, light and views at eye height, and get a floor plan and a materials list you can share with builders.
Click “Get a Quote”
Choose Canada, add your province, municipality, budget and timeline. Your 3D design is attached automatically.
Receive quotes from builders
The Geoniks team forwards your request to log and timber home builders that work in your area. They send their own price and lead time — you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare wooden house offers?
Ask for offers on the same design, with an itemised list of what is and is not included.
Does asking for a quote cost anything?
No. It is free, and you are not obliged to accept an offer.