About Us
About Great Southern Log Homes
Great Southern Log Homes is a family-owned business focused on log home construction, restoration, maintenance, and related building services.
Located in Florida, the company serves customers throughout the Southeastern United States and surrounding areas.
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Our History
Great Southern Log Homes states that its involvement in the log home industry began in 1990. The company also describes a longer family history in custom home building and remodeling beginning in 1982.
Over the years, the family has built experience in custom homes, remodeling, log cabins, restoration, and commercial construction.
A Family-Owned Log Home Company
Family is an important part of the company's story.
The current team includes multiple members of the Winters family, with experience passed from one generation to the next.
That hands-on experience contributes to a practical understanding of construction, restoration, woodworking, and the challenges involved in maintaining a log structure.
Decades of Log Home Experience
Great Southern Log Homes
brings experience across several areas:
- Custom log home construction
- Log home restoration
- Log home maintenance
- Log home inspection
- Custom home construction
- Remodeling
- Commercial rehabilitation
- Window installation
- Log home maintenance education
The company also states that its homes have been featured in nationally syndicated magazines and that it has published material about log home maintenance.
Experience With Florida Building Requirements
Florida presents specific considerations for construction because of its exposure to severe storms and hurricanes.
Great Southern Log Homes states that it has worked with structural engineers to develop construction methods addressing Florida hurricane requirements.
That experience is particularly relevant for homeowners considering log construction in Florida and other Southeastern areas.
Our Team
Jacob Winters — Log Home Specialist
Jacob Winters describes more than 20 years of experience working with his father in building and restoring homes.Jacob Winters describes more than 20 years of experience working with his father in building and restoring homes.
His work includes log home construction and restoration.
Tracy Winters — Log Home Specialist
Tracy Winters describes the family history of the company and his experience building homes and working with his family.
Zachary Winters — Log Home Specialist
Zachary Winters joined the family business after working in the hay industry and describes his experience learning the construction trade alongside his father and brother.
Our Approach
Our approach is built around:
- Integrity
- Craftsmanship
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Industry knowledge
- Customer relationships
A log home is a significant project. We believe homeowners should understand what they are building, why specific materials and methods are being considered, and what maintenance will be required after construction.
A properly designed, engineered, sealed, and maintained log home can provide strong thermal performance.
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Serving the Southeast
Great Southern Log Homes is located in Florida and currently identifies North Georgia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and surrounding areas as part of its service territory.
If you are considering a project outside those areas,
contact us
to discuss your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Great Southern Log Homes been in business?
The company states that its family business began in 1982 and that its involvement in the log home industry began in 1990.
Is Great Southern Log Homes family owned?
Yes. The company describes itself as family owned and operated.
Do you build new log homes?
Yes. Log home construction is one of the company's primary services.
Do you restore existing log homes?
Yes. The company provides restoration and maintenance services for existing log homes.
Service Areas in Florida and the Southeast
Great Southern Log Homes is located in Florida and serves customers throughout the Southeastern United States, including North Georgia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. The company focuses on log home construction, restoration, maintenance, and related services for customers in its service territory.
Talk With the Great Southern Log Homes Team
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the team to discuss a new log home, floor plan, restoration project, or maintenance requirement.