Two large semi trucks delivered the ward home package of a 2400 square foot custom log home. Another semi will be coming with the windows, doors and tongue and groove on May 26 2010. A large fork lift is required to unload all the materials, as you can see. The homeowner needs always to supply a lift to unload the material ,it can cost up to $500.00 per day, which includes delivery and pickup. However, it is not uncommon that there are multiple delivery's of material and the homeowner would be required to purchase another day or spend $1000.00 for 2 days. On the other hand, a lift can be obtained for an average of $700 per week or $2500-$3500.00 per month depending on the area.
It is highly advisable , and to obtain my services it is mandatory , for the homeowner to pay an additional $1500.00 for a lift for the duration of my services, or for the dry in phase of construction .
The lift is staying on the job site for PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS to use. This is mandatory for safety, due to the weight and height needed to put up the large and very heavy beams. It is more efficient plus it keeps the product cleaner. I have been on sites where the logs, without a lift, had to be dragged, often threw mud, gravel and other debris, and they can get damaged and lose aesthetics .
Some beams are very heavy up to 1500 pounds for just one. I require a fork lift on all my jobs. It is not hard to understand that using a forklift on heavy awkward beams is infinitely safer. I , as my homeowners, value the security of a safe job site. My son, Mike Hompetz is driving this lift, he has been my driver for several years. It does take skill and not just any one can get behind the wheel and drive safely, it is tough to navigate, it takes a certain feel and touch for the controls. Every machine is different.
A bob cat is used on some job sites as on this site to back
fill and for landscaping.
