Kensington ValleyPainting
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Log home care

Start with the wood you have.

We inspect the logs, joints, old finish, damage, exposure, and access before we plan the work.

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Before work starts

Condition comes first.

The site review shows whether the home needs care, repair, or deeper prep.

  • Logs and joints checked
  • Old coating reviewed
  • Prep based on condition
  • Access and exposed areas planned

Wood first

Condition review

The old finish and visible wear guide the scope. Price and timing follow the final written scope.

What to expect

Four clear steps.

We match the plan to the wood and old system.

  1. 01

    Meet

    We review the logs, joints, old finish, access, and damage.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Your written scope lists cleaning, removal, repairs, masking, and drying.

  3. 03

    Do the work

    We apply the planned coating to the included surfaces.

  4. 04

    Review

    We clean up and walk through the finished scope with you.

Log home condition planning

The old finish and wood condition determine the restoration path.

Logs, checks, joints, sealant, exposed elevations, water paths, and previous coating systems are reviewed together.

Existing system
The old coating, adhesion, color, sheen, previous repairs, and failed areas are identified before removal decisions.
Wood condition
Checks, softness, graying, UV exposure, water staining, end grain, and lower courses receive close review.
Joints and sealant
Open joints, failed sealant, gaps, transitions, corners, and penetrations are recorded for the scope.
Exposure
Sun, shade, roof protection, splashback, vegetation, height, and access can vary by elevation.
Preparation level
Maintenance cleaning, selective removal, deeper stripping, sanding, repairs, and drying are not treated as one service.
Coating plan
The selected system must fit the prepared wood, existing compatibility, color goals, exposure, and future care.

Product we use

A coating made for exterior wood.

The wood and old finish still set the prep plan.

Outlast Q8 Log Oil wood preservative containers

Wood preservative

Q8 Log Oil

Outlast

An EPA-registered wood preservative for exterior wood, including log homes.

  • Penetrating oil finish
  • Water repellent
  • For exterior wood
  • Color options available
Best forLog homes, wood siding, decks, fences, and end cuts
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Customer feedback

What customers say about the work.

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Satisfaction
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Same-Day Estimates
  • Same-Day Response
  • 3-Year Workmanship Warranty

Surfaces and project types

Log home areas we review.

Your scope lists each included area.

  • Log walls
  • Checks and joints
  • Trim
  • Porches
  • Railings
  • High areas

Common questions

Answers before work starts.

Does every log home need full removal?

No. The old coating and its condition set the prep plan.

Are joints checked?

Yes. Visible checks, joints, and sealant areas are reviewed on site.

Service area

Serving Oakland County and nearby communities.

Log Home Restoration estimates are available in:

  • New Hudson, MI
  • Birmingham, MI
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • Troy, MI
  • Novi, MI
  • Milford, MI
  • South Lyon, MI
  • Commerce Township, MI
  • West Bloomfield, MI
  • Waterford, MI
  • Brighton, MI

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