Log homes built
with passion

Christopher Houston is the founder and Head Log Builder of Caledonia Log Homes Ltd. Chris graduated from Sheffield University in 2004 with a BA in American Studies, after which he followed his lifelong interest of working with wood. He initially fell in love with log home building while playing rugby in Canada and decided to pursue it as a career. Chris attended the well respected ‘Okanagan School of Log Building’ in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada run by Del Radomske the renowned North American log home builder and pioneer of modern day log building through the ‘overscribe’ technique. After completing the course he worked for White Valley Log Homes at the foot of the Selkirk Mountain range, interior B.C. gaining fantastic knowledge in specialist aspects of log building including roof systems, trusses, stair building, milling and post and beam construction.

Chris felt that the best way for him to truly understand the industry and craft was to travel and work for different companies and with different builders, which he has actively done by working on various projects in France, Austria and New Zealand. Chris has gathered a wealth of expertise and building knowledge and has greatly enjoyed learning from some of the top builders in the industry.

In late 2010, Chris felt sufficiently skilled and knowledgeable to set up his own business and returned to Scotland to do so. In 2011 Caledonia Log Homes was born. Chris loves finding and using beautiful home grown Scottish timber. He has trained a dedicated team of professional log home builders, creating amazing buildings that will stand not only the test of time but are equal in every way to what top Canadian companies can do.

A laid back attitude masks a fierce determination and drive to make Caledonia Log Homes the finest builders of log structures in the UK.

Kevin has been with Caledonia Log Homes from the start, initially working freelance but now a permanent member of staff.

He has a full understanding of Caledonia Log Homes building and design practice and and is also hands on with project management helping us keep projects in house ensuring as smooth a process as possible for all our clients.

Kevin has a range of design experience spanning the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors bringing a wealth of knowledge to our team. A large proportion of his former work has involved sensitive sites, conservation areas and listed buildings. He graduated from the Scott Sutherland School of architecture in Aberdeen in 2007.

He is passionate about sustainable architecture, particularly developing technologies and construction methods that strive to improve our built environment. During his professional career he has been fortunate to work in London, Edinburgh and Australia.

Another lifer, Stu has been with us from the start. He has seen us grow from our small yard, a Peaugeot 306 estate and a couple of log benches to our current large scale projects, designing and building bespoke log homes across the UK.

Stu has an incredible eye for detail, a canny cutting hand and exceptionally high joinery standards.

Slightly mad, he is also a brilliant tonic especially during freezing wet roof fit outs in the wilds of Scotland.

Hannah graduated in 2013 with a degree in Interior Architecture & Design, including a year working as an Architectural Intern in New York.

After interning in an office environment she realised that working on-site was where she really wanted to be. The next two years were spent gaining experience on various construction projects in both the UK and France.

In 2015 Hannah moved to Scotland and began a construction skills course in Glasgow. Whilst searching for a construction apprenticeship she found Caledonia Log Homes and has been with us ever since.

As well as learning the skills involved in being a logbuilder Hannah is also studying part-time towards a Masters in Sustainable Building.

Louise organises the back office side of the business, keeping everyone in check. She also supports the team with payroll and book keeping.