Business Details
45 Years
experience
Custom Handcrafted Log Homes in Virginia
Founded in 1981, Old Virginia Log Homes continues a family tradition of handcrafting authentic Appalachian-style log homes. Our legacy began with the expertise of Civil War veteran Joseph Williams and master logsmith Emmett Eagle, whose techniques weve preserved while integrating modern engineering. Each home is built using time-honored methods, including hand-hewn logs and dovetail notching, ensuring structural integrity and timeless beauty. We prioritize transparency, offering customers the opportunity to inspect our manufacturing process and even stay overnight in our model homes.Our commitment to quality is underscored by a unique guarantee: if the delivered home does not meet the standards seen at our facility, we refund the purchase price. With decades of experience, a dedicated team, and a focus on personalized service, we deliver homes that blend heritage with contemporary energy efficiency and design.
Services
Custom Log Home Design
Hand-Hewn Log Construction
Energy-Efficient Building
On-Site Craftsmanship
Log Home Inspections
Guaranteed Structural Integrity
Insect-Free Materials
Payment Flexibility
Model Home Tours
Personalized Drafting Services
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We combine 40+ years of family tradition with modern engineering for durable, authentic log homes.
- Our 'What You See is What You Get' guarantee ensures transparency and satisfaction.
- Hand-hewn logs are inspected twice for quality, ensuring structural integrity and craftsmanship.
- We offer on-site customization and energy-efficient building practices tailored to client needs.
- Family-owned and operated, with craftsmen averaging decades of experience.
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Transparent process
Unique guarantee
Experienced team
Energy-efficient designs
Services
Custom Log Home Design
We create bespoke log homes using in-house drafting services, blending traditional Appalachian techniques with modern engineering. Clients can modify standard plans or design entirely new layouts. Our process ensures each home meets individual needs while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic authenticity.
Hand-Hewn Log Construction
Our logs are hand-hewn using methods passed down since the 1800s, ensuring durability and character. Each log is inspected twice for quality, and dovetail notching is used to enhance structural stability. This method also accelerates drying, reducing long-term maintenance needs.
Energy-Efficient Building
We integrate energy-efficient practices into every build, including overhang designs that protect against weather and insulation techniques that meet modern standards. Our homes balance historical authenticity with reduced energy consumption, lowering utility costs for homeowners.
On-Site Craftsmanship
Clients can observe our craftsmen at work during production and even participate in hand-hewing logs. This transparency builds trust and allows customers to appreciate the skill behind their homes construction, reinforcing our commitment to quality and tradition.
Log Home Inspections
We offer facility tours and overnight stays in model homes to showcase our standards. This hands-on approach lets clients inspect materials and workmanship firsthand, ensuring confidence in their investment before finalizing purchases.
Questions
What makes Old Virginia Log Homes unique?
We combine 19th-century hand-hewing techniques with modern engineering, offering a satisfaction guarantee and transparent on-site craftsmanship demonstrations.
Do you offer custom designs?
Yes, our in-house drafting service creates tailored floor plans, with 90% of sales based on client-specific modifications to standard models.
How do you ensure log quality?
Each log is inspected twice for structural integrity, graded per national standards, and guaranteed against defects for the home’s lifetime.
What payment options are available?
We require a 10% deposit, accept bank letters of commitment, and structure payments in stages, with the final balance due upon delivery.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we work with clients’ banks and accept letters of commitment to facilitate financing.
Do you provide energy efficiency guarantees?
Our homes meet modern energy codes, with overhangs and insulation designed to reduce long-term energy costs.
Reviews (1)
Dave Donna Thomas
May 12, 2017
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We have been in our home in Chesapeake, Va for nearly 20 years, and every day we look around from the inside and out and continue to marvel at the.
