Pencil Log Pros: Log Home Restoration Services Across Colorado & the Mountain West

Pencil Log Pros offers 21 log home services across Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, and Kansas, and takes larger projects nationwide from its base in Grand Junction, Colorado. The company works on log structures only — not general painting, not general construction — and is led by Brad Siler, a Certified Licensed General Contractor, Class C.

CredentialCertified Licensed General Contractor, Class C

In business since2013

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CertificationsPerma-Chink Applicator · Sashco Zero Failures

Exterior Restoration & Finishing 7 services

The work that decides how the home looks and how long it lasts

Log Home Restoration

Full-scope restoration for homes that have been let go. Prep, repair, seal, finish, in that order.

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Log Staining & Clearcoat

Penetrating stains and breathable clear coats matched to elevation, exposure, and log species.

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Log Home Chinking

Joint design, backer rod, and application built for mountain freeze-thaw cycling.

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Log Home Caulking

Checks, butt joints, window and door perimeters, and the narrow seams chinking does not reach.

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Mobile Media Blasting

Removes failed coatings and oxidation without gouging the wood. Containment included.

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Log Washing & Surface Prep

Cleaning, brightening, and mildew removal. The step that decides whether the finish above it lasts.

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Wood Siding Staining & Painting

For wood-sided and hybrid log homes that need the same finish discipline as full log walls.

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Structural Repair & Assessment 4 services

Where finishing stops and carpentry starts

Log Repair & Replacement

Full and partial log replacement, half-log work, and structural repair by a licensed general contractor.

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Inspections & Thermal Imaging

Moisture meters and infrared imaging find water and rot behind the surface. Pre-purchase inspections included.

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Smoke & Fire Damage Restoration

Char removal, soot and odor remediation, and structural assessment after a fire.

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Historical Preservation

Period-appropriate, reversible techniques for historic log structures where original fabric has to survive.

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Interior Log Home Work 4 services

A different job from exterior, and the companies that treat it the same leave you living with the result

Interior Services

The overview of everything we do inside the envelope, from lightening a dark interior to sealing checks.

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Interior Staining

Low-VOC stain for interior logs, beams, and ceilings, color-matched to the existing interior.

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Interior Sealants

Interior chinking, caulking, and joint sealing that stops drafts and dust migration from inside.

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Interior Painting

Drywall, trim, and painted surfaces inside log homes, cut cleanly against exposed wood.

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Decks, Railings & Exterior Structures 2 services

The parts of the property that take the most weather and the most foot traffic

Deck & Fence Restoration

Stripping, repair, staining, and sealing for wood decks, rails, and fencing.

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Deck Railing Installation

Steel and aluminum railing for decks, balconies, and stairs, installed to guardrail code.

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Programs, Consulting & Commercial 4 services

For owners who plan ahead, and for organizations that answer to someone

Maintenance Programs

Scheduled care on a set interval so small failures get caught before they become repairs.

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Log Home Consulting

Independent assessment for owners, builders, and adjusters, including expert opinion on failed work.

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Government & Public Facilities

Federal, state, and municipal log structures, including prevailing-wage projects.

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Professional Graffiti Removal

Paint and tag removal from log and timber surfaces without stripping the finish underneath.

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What Log Home Work Costs

Everything is priced on exterior wall square footage, and condition moves the number far more than size does. The single most expensive decision a log home owner makes is waiting.

Maintain it$1.75–$6.25 / sq ftA maintenance coat or full recoat on a home that has been kept up. Roughly $2,625–$9,375 on a 1,500 sq ft exterior.

Restore it$13.50–$16.50 / sq ftBlasting, refinishing and full chinking on a home that was let go. Roughly $20,250–$24,750 on the same wall, before log repair.

Five to eight times the cost of a maintenance coat on the same wall. The difference is prep: on a neglected home you pay to strip a failed coating and repair what rotted underneath it before any finish goes on.

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Log Home Service Questions

What log home services does Pencil Log Pros offer?

Pencil Log Pros offers 21 log home services: log home restoration, log staining and clearcoat, chinking, caulking, media blasting, washing and surface prep, wood siding staining and painting, log repair and replacement, inspections and thermal imaging, fire and smoke damage restoration, historical preservation, interior staining, interior sealants, interior painting, deck and fence restoration, deck railing installation, maintenance programs, consulting, government and public facility work, and graffiti removal. The company works on log structures only.

Where does Pencil Log Pros work?

Pencil Log Pros is based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Colorado is the core market and holds the deepest concentration of completed work. Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, and Kansas are the established regional footprint, and the company takes larger log home projects nationwide.

Is Pencil Log Pros a licensed contractor?

Yes. Brad Siler, who leads Pencil Log Pros, is a Certified Licensed General Contractor, Class C. Most log finishing companies are coatings contractors rather than licensed general contractors. That difference matters when a stain problem turns out to be a rot problem, because a coatings contractor has to subcontract the structural work or hand back a partial fix.

How much do log home services cost?

Log home work is priced on exterior wall square footage. Staining a well-maintained home runs $1.75 to $6.25 per square foot. A full restoration on a neglected home, with blasting, refinishing and full chinking, runs $13.50 to $16.50 per square foot before log repair. On a 1,500 square foot exterior that is $2,625 to $9,375 versus $20,250 to $24,750 plus any log repair. Condition, not size, drives the difference.

Which log home service do I actually need?

It depends on whether the problem is the finish, the joints, or the logs underneath, and those are not the same job. Peeling stain can mean prep failure or moisture. Cracked chinking can mean a joint design problem or structural movement. Pencil Log Pros inspects and identifies the root cause before recommending a scope, which is why two homes of the same size can come back with quotes that differ by five times.

Does Pencil Log Pros build new log homes?

No. Pencil Log Pros is a log home restoration company, not a builder. New construction, additions, and log home kit assembly fall outside what the company does, and those projects get referred to log home builders.

Not sure which service you need?

That is what the free consultation is for. Brad Siler or a member of the team walks the home, separates what is cosmetic from what is structural, and tells you what your logs actually need — including the times the honest answer is maintenance instead of a full restoration.

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Customer Reviews

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   Emily Schneider 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brad Siler and his team at Pencil Log Pros just finished re-siding and re-staining our cabin in the mountains. He was very responsive to our request and kept us fully informed throughout the process. He performed the work in a timely manner and offered great suggestions. We are very satisfied with the work that was done and are very grateful that we didn't have to spend our weekends on ladders!

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Emily, thanks so much for sharing your experience with Pencil Log Pros working on your mountain home! It’s always nice working for great people who appreciate quality work! You made it easy! Thanks again!
  
 
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   Tony Cogdill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The crews were very knowledgeable and respectful. They worked hard and were meticulous about each portion of our project. We definitely would recommend their services.

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Tony! Thanks so much for the kind words! We appreciate the recommendation! Always grateful to work with good people on cool projects like yours.
  
 
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   Sierra Sturt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As someone whose family built a log home 25 years ago, it’s seriously refreshing to finally find true experts - which honestly is not easy to find.

After I inquired, I got a phone call maybe a day later from Dillon, who didn’t shy away from any of my anxious questions and seemed to have an answer for everything.

When Dan and the team showed up, I was immediately greeted by Dan, who is such a joyful presence. He was always willing to show me how things worked, answer questions, and if he didn’t know something, he was happy to find out. I also really appreciated being included in the process instead of feeling brushed off.

And most importantly, the house looks beautiful. You can tell they genuinely care about their work and their clients, which made the entire process feel so much less stressful.

Owner's reply
Sierra, thank you for this incredible review! Your home has a lot of history, and we’re honored that you trusted Pencil Log Pros to help care for it. We’re glad Dillon helped answer your questions early in the process, and we love hearing that Dan and the crew made you feel included, respected, and informed throughout the project. That matters to us. Log home restoration can feel stressful when you’re trying to protect something your family built 25 years ago. Our goal is to make the process clear, professional, and done right. We’re grateful for your kind words and thrilled that you love how the house looks. Thank you again for trusting Pencil Log Pros!
  
 
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   Susan Blank 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so much for the absolutely professional work that you did on the logs chinking and painting . Both the crew that did the logs staining and chinking And the crew that did the painting did a beautiful Job, were easy to work with did everything professionally and efficiently once again thank you so much Susan and Richard

Owner's reply
Susan and Richard, thank you for the kind words and for trusting Pencil Log Pros with your log home project. We’re grateful you were happy with the log staining, chinking, and interior finish work. Our crews take pride in clean craftsmanship, clear communication, and professional service from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with you both, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to help protect and improve your beautiful log home.
  
 
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   Dillon James 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked with this company a number of times and their professionalism and prompt nature is refreshing.

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Thanks so much Dillon! We appreciate your continued trust and your kind words! It means a lot that you’ve worked with us multiple times and had a good experience each time. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us a review!
  
 
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   Cooper Mark 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent to work with. Top notch workmanship and professionalism on tricky restoration job.

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Thank you, Cooper! We appreciate your kind words and the opportunity to work with you. We are glad you were happy with the quality and professionalism! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! 🙏 We appreciate you.
  
 
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   Sherry Steele 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I hire a professional crafts company, I expect that I will get a reasonable bid, once accepted, the company will show up on time and complete the work as promised at the price bid. Pencil Log Pros did all that and more, far exceeding our expectations beyond our wildest dreams.
We recently bought a 100-year-old log cabin, which had not had exterior work done in a long time. The logs were bleached in places, painted white in others, and had old brown stain sticking out from the corners and the eaves, this made the home look abandoned and unloved. Brad and his crew of wonder workers gave the home back her life. The old logs returned to their original warm yellow after media blasting. The perfect color of a darker stain reminds the viewer of while  it is an older cabin, but now there is no hint of her real age, just what every woman hopes from a refresh. Finished with beautiful chinking, our little home is now the proudest house on the block.
From the top down, every person we dealt with in this company was committed to making sure we fully understood the process and were happy as each stage was completed. If your cabin needs professional, expert, and loving care, you need look no further than Pencil Log Pros.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Sherry, for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you are delighted with the log home restoration. Brad and the team strive for excellence, ensuring every detail—like blasting, staining, and chinking—exceeds expectations.
  
 
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   Annie Bulkley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Looking for pros to repair any kind of damage to your log home or building? Look no further. These guys are the best! I sent photos to Brad and told him it would not make it through another winter and he promptly sent Austin and Chris to fix this 1920 building for us.
They took this failing structure and in 2 days completely renovated it! It was fascinating to see them work.
On top of all that, Brad kept in touch better than any contractor I have ever worked with .
Highest recommendations to this company and their expertise!

Mixed before and after photos below. Thank you Pencil Log Pros!

Owner's reply
Thank you, Annie, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you’re satisfied with the log home restoration work by our team. Your kind words about our expertise and professionalism inspire us to keep providing excellent service! Thanks!
  
 
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   Kent Cox 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Your crew of Michael, Jack, Dillon, and Ivan were great to work with.  They worked relentlessly, as a team, and did an exceptional job.  Everyone was courteous, friendly, and professional.  We were definitely impressed with our Pencil Log Pros crew!  Hats off to the above individuals.  Thanks guys for all your effort.

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Thank you, Kent, for acknowledging our team’s hard work and professionalism. We are delighted to hear you had a positive experience and will be sure to pass along your kind words to Michael, Jack, Dillon, and Ivan!
  
 
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   Bob F. 
 
 
 
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Owner's reply
Thank you, Bob, for your review! We're so glad you’re happy with our log home restoration services. If you have any future projects, remember that our team of experts is always here to assist.
  
 
  
  
 
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