Maritime Log House Restoration

Rebuilding a Log Corner, Ellerhouse, NS

holmpage — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:47:37 +0000

These clients bought a log house without understanding what shape it was in. (That’s why we recommend getting the logs inspected before you make a purchase.) Darcy replaced a number of logs. This sequence of photos gives an idea of what might be done to remove the rot in an outside corner and restore the original look.

Read the client’s testimonial here.

Lana Sperry, Ellerhouse, Nova Scotia

holmpage — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:46:59 +0000

I would highly recommend Darcy and his workmanship. We bought a log house without understanding the shape it was in. Darcy replaced multiple logs on our home last year. He is reliable and very personable. He has also provided us with a lot of knowledge on up keep. We have more work to do and will 100% be having Darcy back to complete.

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Peter & Karen, PEI

holmpage — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 15:16:10 +0000

Karen and I wanted to express our sincere thanks for all that you have done for helping make our summer home a place we will enjoy for years to come. When we purchased the property in August 2017, we thought the log home was beyond repair and our intent was to have it demolished and build new. We decided that we should try to get an expert opinion on the condition of the logs and home. We checked the internet to find someone local to provide that advice and came across your website. We were fortunate that you had a trip planned to PEI to look at another project. To our surprise and delight you advised that the logs were in great shape, with a few that would need resotration.

At that point we started on a journey of restoring the log home over the next few years. We thank you for your guidance and craftsmanship throughout this restoration. Rebuilding and restoring the rotted logs amazed us both. When unexpected surprises surfaced, no shortcuts were taken and you did what was needed to correct the problem to make it right. We were again amazed at your craftsmanship when we decided to add log gables to the roof to change the appearance of the log home. We were able to watch you craft a third gable when we decided to add an additional gable to the front of the cottage.

I know firsthand that our contractor was also very pleased to have your expertise, advice and availability during the renovations.

Please feel free to share this letter with any future clients, provide them our contact information and we would be more than willing to give them our personal recommendation.

Thanks again for all that you have done and you will always be welcomed back to our summer home.

Warm regards,

Peter & Karen MacDonald

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Michael & Dagmar on the Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia

holmpage — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:08:25 +0000

“Darcy you are not just a carpenter; you are a unique artist the way you treat and change the broken and rotten logs.” (See entire testimonial.)

Log Home in Newburne, NS

holmpage — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:28:47 +0000

See the clients’ testimonial for this project, which was carried out in April-May, 2020

MacDonald Cottage in Prince Edward Island

holmpage — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:33:11 +0000

When Peter and Karen MacDonald bought this property in PEI, they thought they would have to tear down the log cottage. Darcy was able to ascertain that there was rot in the back wall, but otherwise it was worth saving. He worked side by side with the contractor, showing them how to properly install windows on a log home, for example. Darcy also built three log gables to dramatically change the look of the cottage.

See this client’s testimonial here.

Wade & Lesley, Newburne, Nova Scotia

holmpage — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:15:23 +0000

Maritime Log Home Restoration did a superb restoration job on our 15-year-old lakeside log home in Newburne, NS.

Darcy Hoffert conducted an initial assessment of our home, providing a written report detailing the condition of the logs, along with an estimate for remediation. Darcy was extremely thorough, taking care to inspect each individual log.

Once we decided to move forward with the restoration project and set a timeline, Darcy showed up promptly on day 1. He spent the next several weeks working long days in sometimes awful weather conditions meticulously restoring the logs.

Darcy has a keen eye for detail, and will often make suggestions for improvement and work with you to determine timeline and budget implications of any additional work.

The end result is better than we imagined. We 100% recommend Maritime Log Home Restoration for top quality craftsmanship.

Wade & Lesley Whynot
Newburne, NS
April/May 2020

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Michael & Dagmar, Port Dufferin, NS

holmpage — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:08:08 +0000

I want to use the opportunity to honor your hard work and our trustful relationship over the last two years maintaining our log house in Nova Scotia. Since 2018 we own a summer cottage in Nova Scotia and the relationship to you is unique because the maintenance work on the logs looks overwhelming. Darcy you are not just a carpenter; you are a unique artist the way you treat and change the broken and rotten logs.

We are a couple from Germany and in 2019 we were able to watch your unique capabilities and your passion to always find the best solution for your customers. We are so glad that we can work with you on our dream here in Nova Scotia.

Due to COVID-19 this year it is a challenge to all of us. We as Germans are not allowed to cross the Canadian border and as a result, we must organize the maintenance remotely. You did send us samples of siding material to Germany and we were able to choose the right type of siding based on your recommendation. The way you service customers we do not find here in Germany and it might be as well rare in Canada.

Finally, you are the most trustworthy person I have met over the last couple of years. Due to the fact that we cannot always be in Canada, we decided that you can stay at our summer cottage while doing the maintenance at our place.

We strongly recommend Darcy and his company if you own a log house in Nova Scotia. The combination in terms of the quality of work and the personal relationship and services puts Darcy´s company in a unique position.

Thank you, Darcy for making your dream coming through having a nicely serviced summer cottage in Canada. We look forward to 2021 having a barbeque together with you and our Canadian neighbors.

Michael & Dagmar from Germany

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