President's Message
Years ago I considered becoming a dealer for one of the many log cabin companies already in business. After much research, I decided to start my own log cabin company using kiln dried logs, Big Fork Valley Log Cabins LLC. To assure top-quality logs, our products come from North America’s finest forests and are kiln dried and milled with our state-of-the-art equipment. Our goal has been to provide a quality log cabin at an affordable price. I invite you to take a look at the competition. Our prices and quality are unmatched. We look forward to creating a family legacy that will be around for generations.
Thomas L. Foster
Welcome to Bigfork Valley Log Cabins LLC
We are a family owned company located in Northern Minnesota. We specialize in kiln-dried log cabins. Our model is located next to the famous Tobies Restaurant on I-35 in Hinckley, Minnesota. Stop in to our log cabin model and see for yourself the quality and workmanship we provide.
Mission Statement
Bigfork Valley Log Cabins LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with a high quality log cabin at an affordable price. In doing this, we will provide exceptional and personal customer service, and a building experience that is free from worry and angst. We hope to build a cabin that will be a family legacy for generations to come.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Bigfork Valley Log Cabins provides a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY to the original purchaser. This includes all wood products produced by Bigfork Valley Log Homes LLC. to be free from manufacturing defects.
Bigfork Valley Log Homes LLC. Shall not be held responsible for any warranty claims associated with maintenance issues, example lack of rain gutters, improper staining etc. The buyer is responsible for proper maintenance records. Buyer must send maintenance records and receipts for stains and preservatives approved by Bigfork Valley Log Homes LLC. to our office or warranty will be void.
Items not included in our warranty are windows, doors, sealants, caulk, hardware or other like products that Bigfork Valley Log Homes LLC does not produce.
You must describe the exact nature of the defect and or claim in writing to our office.
Bigfork Valley Advantage
Big Fork Valley Log Cabins will help plan and build your log cabin. We offer a number of competitive reasons to choose our company. Beginning with your very first call, our courteous and knowledgeable staff will gain your confidence by answering all of your questions promptly and efficiently. Are you looking for the perfect location to build your cabin? We privately own thousands of acres across Minnesota and will work to find a parcel that is right for you. Ask us about our properties or visit our interactive land map on this website to tour available properties. If that isn't enough to convince you, our company is known for using high-quality logs which come straight from our own back yard, the deep forests of Minnesota. These logs are cut, milled, and processed locally to produce high quality, kiln-dried cabin logs and lumber. Finally, Big Fork Valley works closely with lenders who specialize in recreational land. These lenders understand your needs and will guide you through the financing process. Choose the Big Fork Advantage when planning and building your log cabin. You will be glad you did.
Financing Services
Big Fork Valley works closely with lenders that specialize in the needs of log home and recreational land buyers. They will help you with your purchase and give the professional advice that you will need to make the right decisions during your purchase. Please contact Big Fork Valley directly or one of the lenders below for any questions you may have in regards to financing, current interest rates, or pre-qualifying for the loan that is right for you. Our team looks forward to meeting you and answering any questions that you may have!
Jack Klein AgStar Woodlands Bank Northview Bank
Office: 651-277-1301 Hinckley MN Finlayson MN
Cell: 888-756-3692 877-406-9234 320-233-7575
Tom Foster Sr.
President
Cell: 612-290-4517
email: tom_bigforkvalley.com
Bigfork Valley Log Cabins LLC
750 Main Street South
Pine City, MN 55063
Toll Free: 866-442-5263
Office: 320-629-7322
Fax: 320-322-2200
email: tommy_bigforkvalley.com
Tommy Foster
Vice President and Sales
Cell: 612-290-3828
Mobile mail: tommyfdi_gmail.com
Our Plant
Our plant is located in Deer River MN. This is where we mill our logs and rafters. We have a 40,000sf facility with 150,000 board foot kiln capacity.
Land
If you are finding it hard to find that perfect piece of property give us a call. We have many pieces of property all over the state of MN. Lake Lots in Pine County, St.Louis County, Itasca County and Ottertail County. We have hunting land in Pine County, Itasca County, Kanabec County, and St. Louis County. Recreational Building sites in all of the counties listed above.
We are happy to help you find the right piece of property and if we don't have it we can point you in the right direction.
Custom Garages
Bigfork Valley wants you to get the most out of your property. Therefore we will also build custom garages on your property. Our garages are built to match the cabin that is on your property. They are also built with the same rigor and attention that we put into our cabins which insures a quality and long lasting product when we are finished.
We have many options when it comes to your garage, or shed. Pole sheds, log garages, and log sided garages. We can build them with living quarters, in-floor heat etc. If you can think it up we can probably build it!
The "Mahtowa"
Size: 16'x24' (plus a 6' covered porch)
This cabin includes a kitchen and a large living room. It also includes a 3/4 bath on the main level. The second level contains a large loft with two dormers. This cabin must be built on site.
The "Tobies" Cabin
Size: 18'x28' (plus a 6' covered porch) Total Square feet 888
This cabin is perfect for a small family which is why it is our bestseller. This cabin has room for a full bath, large bedroom and walk-in closet on the main floor. Includes full stairs and a large loft area. The price includes plumbing, wiring, bath and a custom kitchen.
We have many different layouts and options for this cabin. Cabin to be custom built on your site with the following foundations. Post-n-pier, crawl space, full basement.
The Hunter Series
This is our lowest cost series. The cabin pictured on the right is a 12x20 with a 4' covered porch. If you are looking for a backyard bunkhouse, an affordable deer shack or just a nice weekend retreat this is it. 2x6 construction and log siding. 30 yr 3-dimensional shingles, pine floors and wired to hook up to a generator. The cabin is insulated and has barn sash windows.
We offer this cabin in many different sizes. This cabin can be delivered or built on site depending on size. This cabin can be made portable on skids or set on a permanent foundation.
Remodeling
If you really want the log look but you already have a cabin, call us for a free estimate on a remodel. We make log siding that is an exact match to our log cabins. We can give just about any cabin a facelift. Take a look at the slideshows to the left to see before and after pictures of our latest cabin makeover.
Logs:
Our logs come in many different sizes. The most common pictured in the slideshow is a 6x8 D Log. This log has a round exterior and flat interior. The log is designed with a drip edge on the bottom of the exterior so the rain will fall off the top log and land on the face of the log below. You can also see that there is a tongue on the top and a grove on the bottom. We install a 3/8" foam gasket in between every log and a bead of energy seal on each side of the tongue. Flip through the slideshow and feel free to email or call with any questions.
Kiln Dried Logs
• Bigfork Valley Log Cabins uses kiln dried White Pine & Red Pine.
• Our Logs are kiln dried at our plant in Deer River MN to an average moisture content of 19% or less.
• The kiln drying process removes approx 6 - 10,000 lbs of water from the average log home package. This makes it easier to handle the logs during construction and saves money on trucking the log package to the construction site.
• Kiln drying sanitizes the logs, killing insects and their eggs and larvae. This process also reduces mold and staining, eliminating the need for harmful chemicals.
We have many cabins and floor plans to choose from. If you can't find the perfect cabin give us a call and we will be happy to help design the cabin of your dreams. Check out the slideshow to the right of some of the Larger cabins we build. For our smaller cabins click on Mahtowa, Tobies and the Hunter on the menu Bar.
