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A log house builder asks whether the price is shown before a quote, whether the house comes with a construction warranty, whether the house can be had move-in ready from a single supplier and whether the start of design is free. These decide 50 points out of 100.
Score shows how the company does on our comparison criteria, on a 0–100 scale. Rankings cannot be bought.
Basic metrics · 50.2
+ Non-settling laminated log 270×205 mm clearly stated on the structures page, concrete log thickness information
Basic metrics: 50.2, rank 5 · ▲ 4 places
Basic metrics · 57.9
+ Non-settling CLL log (Cross Laminated Log) 270x260 mm and 270x195 mm, own dimensions from own factory, clearly described on the page
Basic metrics: 57.9, rank 3 · ▲ 1 place
Basic metrics · 60.6
+ Widest log range: LHX non-settling (135/202/268 mm) and LHM modern (135/202/230/275 mm) plus traditional logs, six different thickness options, all as text on the page
Basic metrics: 60.6, rank 2 · ▼ 1 place
– Construction warranty: The length of the warranty is not mentioned on the front page, the deliverables page, the FAQ or the move-in-ready article.
Basic metrics · 54.5
+ Listed company (NASDAQ Helsinki) with an AAA credit rating, equity ratio 59.7% (31 December 2024), debt-free and well capitalised
Basic metrics: 54.5, rank 4 · no change
– Free start: The brochure can be ordered, but being free of charge is not mentioned on the collection page or the construction services pages.
Basic metrics · 71.3
+ The only company in the comparison that publishes regional prices for move-in-ready house packages (PDF price lists: Uusimaa, Tampere, Turku, Jyväskylä, Eastern Finland, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Lapland), giving the customer a real basis for comparison
Basic metrics: 71.3, rank 1 · ▼ 4 places
– Price before quote: No prices, price list or cost estimate were found on the front page, the Plan and Build page or the site's sitemap (searched with the words price, cost, pricing).
Basic metrics · 46.6
+ Maxihirsi 36 cm (360 mm), the largest log profile on the market, clearly stated on the front page, and a wide international range (in 12 languages, including Japanese and Chinese)
Basic metrics: 46.6, rank 6 · no change
– Price before the quote: No prices or cost estimate were found on the front page or the delivery page; no price page was found in the sitemap (searched with the words hinta, esite, toimitus, takuu).
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| Buying motive | What is measured | Scale | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price before quote QUESTIONCan I see the price or price level of a house before I request a quote? | Whether the company publishes a price list, a general cost estimate or only the principles of how the price is determined. | Price list downloadable = 100 points, general cost estimate in euros on the page = 60, pricing basis described without figures = 30, price estimate only on contact = 20, nothing = 0. | 24 p |
| Structural warranty QUESTIONDoes the finished house come with the company's own warranty, and how long is it? | Whether the company states the length of the structural warranty on its page or mentions the warranty only in general terms. | Warranty length in years on the page = 100, warranty mentioned without length = 50, not mentioned = 0. | 10 p |
| Move-in ready delivery QUESTIONDo I get a ready-built house from a single supplier, or do I have to put the project together myself? | Whether the company offers a move-in-ready build, erection only or just a house package. | Move-in-ready delivery = 100, move-in-ready only in some localities = 70, house package and erection = 40, house package and construction separately = 20, not mentioned = 0. | 10 p |
| Free start QUESTIONCan I get to know the service and plan for free before committing? | Whether the company has a free design session on its page or just a free brochure. | Free planning time = 100, free brochure = 50, not mentioned = 0. | 6 p |
| Basic metrics | Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score | Basic metrics × 0.5 | 50 p |
We scored 6 Finnish log house builders on 19 metrics. The comparison covers price visibility, log thickness, move-in-ready concept, delivery time and warranty terms.
A log house is a Finnish classic. Solid log breathes naturally, evens out moisture and offers natural indoor air. Choosing the right builder has an impact for decades.
Price (€) of move-in-ready or turnkey house packages published on the site or as a downloadable PDF price list (30), log thickness in millimetres (mm) as text on the site, not just a product name (20), move-in-ready or turnkey delivery option available and clearly described (20), delivery time or build time in weeks or days stated on the site (15), warranty terms or warranty period stated on the site (10), business ID (Y-tunnus) shown on the site (footer, contact details or billing details) (5)
Transparency is 30% of the basic metrics, i.e. 15% of the total points · these metrics make up its 100 points · the full formula and the other pillars
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Price is rare information. Only Kontio publishes regional euro prices for move-in-ready packages. For the others, a request for quotation is the only way to get a number.
Log thickness says a lot. Solid log usually starts from 135 mm. A log over 200 mm is better for thermal insulation and sound insulation.
Ready to move in or log frame? A log frame alone is cheaper, but the total price depends on subcontractors. The move-in-ready concept guarantees a single responsible party.
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
A move-in-ready log house (approx. 100 m²) typically costs 300,000–500,000 euros depending on location and level of finishing. Kontio publishes regional prices as downloadable PDF price lists; the other suppliers do not publish prices on their sites.
Log thicker than 200 mm is recommended for main buildings in the Finnish climate. 270 mm+ log meets the normal energy efficiency requirement without additional insulation. Thinner log (135–202 mm) requires additional insulation or suits holiday cottages and summer use best.
Typically 6–12 months from foundation to move-in ready. A log structure goes up quickly; Oulun Hirsiset promises the frame standing in three days. The total time is affected by the foundation, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical work (LVIS) and surface materials.
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