Specialized log home restoration, staining, and chinking for Michigan's log cabins and timber-frame homes. Preserve the natural beauty while protecting against rot, insects, and weather damage.
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Professional log home restoration services available in Whitmore Lake, Livingston County, Michigan. Serving homeowners and property managers throughout the Whitmore Lake area with premium products and experienced crews. Classic lake cottages and newer builds ringing 677-acre Whitmore Lake. Many older cottages have been expanded into year-round homes with mixed siding that needs unified, professional repaints.
Service Area: Whitmore Lake (48189) and surrounding Livingston County communities. Whitmore Lake straddles the Livingston/Washtenaw county line halfway between Brighton and Ann Arbor — its converted lake cottages often combine three generations of siding and trim that only an experienced crew can unify.
From first call to final walkthrough — here is what to expect.
Detailed inspection of all log surfaces for rot, insect damage, checking, and finish failure. Moisture readings taken to identify problem areas.
Corn cob or walnut shell media blasting to remove old finish down to bare wood. Gentler than sandblasting, preserving the natural log texture.
Borate treatment for insect prevention, epoxy consolidation of soft spots, and new chinking/caulking where needed. Gaps sealed against air infiltration.
Two coats of premium log home stain applied by brush for maximum penetration, followed by UV-resistant topcoat on sun-exposed walls.
Real before-and-after log home restoration projects completed for homeowners in Whitmore Lake and surrounding Livingston County communities.

Cedar surfaces cleaned, repaired, and restained — including replacement of 40+ damaged shakes before staining.
Most log homes in Michigan need restaining every 3–5 years on sun-exposed walls and every 5–7 years on shaded walls. Regular maintenance prevents costly full restorations.
Media blasting uses ground corn cob or walnut shells propelled by air to strip old finish from logs. It's gentler than sandblasting and won't damage the wood grain.
Minor rot can be consolidated with epoxy. Severely rotted sections may need log replacement or splicing. A thorough assessment determines the best approach.
$5,000–$25,000
Every project is unique. Get an exact quote with a free on-site estimate — no obligation, no pressure.
Serving all Whitmore Lake zip codes: 48189 | Population: 7,000+