References and Testimonials

Herminio Simoes, Portugal (Dealer/Builder) . www.lacecal.com.sapo.pt
I have been importing Tamlin house packages as a distributor and builder in Portugal for over 17 years. Tamlin has always been able to understand our local building methods and adapt their house packages to our specific needs. They are the most dependable company to deal with.

Haruyo Shikano and Neil Abramson Built on Texada Island, B.C.
Haruyo says . . . Our cottage at Texada Island has become a landmark of the village of Van Anda. We say “we built the round house”, and most everybody says, ”Oh I know where it is!” People know because of its unique design and the beautiful cedar exterior finishing. The house, thanks to Tamlin, is round (to be precise, 24 sided), with a 15 ft ceiling and a large round sky light supported by four impressive Douglas Fir log posts at the center of the house . . . a tasteful combination of wood species is also a characteristic of this house . . . from the planning stage to the finishing stage, Paul and Peter at Tamlin provided excellent communication with us, explained in detail, helped us select materials, and always showed us clearly the cost information . . .
From Neil ….The house is very nice and was built very efficiently….It even ended up costing a bit less than the earlier estimates….I would recommend Tamlin to anyone. They came up with the design for what they called an “Irish round house” (because they had built one already in Ireland). Peter and Paul answered every question we thought of and many that we didn’t think of. The service was always excellent . . . it’s true that the house has become something of a local landmark and not just on Texada Island . . . Tamlin is a very good company . . . I don’t think you could go wrong working with them . . .

George and Dorothy Heim Built in Gig Harbor Washington, USA
. . . staff at Tamlin have treated us as if we were your number one customer, responding to all our questions and changes as if no one else was placing demands on your time. Working with Tamlin has been a truly wonderful experience . . . our construction contractors all remarked on the quality of the products Tamlin supplied. Many said they had not seen such nice quality wood for years . . . it was always exciting to experience the beginning of another phase in the construction so that we could admire the beauty of the wood bundled under Tamlin’s weather protective wrapping . . . your architectural and engineering drawings gave us exactly what we wanted and your materials are far superior to what we would have found locally. Furthermore, the transport of your materials across the international border was painless. In the end, we could not be happier with our new building or more satisfied with the contributions Tamlin made toward making our dream become a reality . . .

Ken Barrie Built in Gull Lake, Manitoba
. . . thank you Tamlin team for making our dream cottage possible. We will no longer be able to refer to it as a cottage as it is more fittingly a country home but nonetheless the Tamlin touch clearly was the touch we needed . . . I was particularly impressed at how you listened to what we wanted in a building, asking questions and then putting the concepts together for review . . . I want you to know that the fact you didn’t charge us for the extra two trusses and a few sheets of OSB and framing material did not go unnoticed . . . we also appreciated your honesty in guiding us along with the decisions on details . . . the quality of the lumber and packaging of it for shipment was as you promised; top quality and logical in it’s packaging. The building inspector and others that stopped by all remarked on how clean and straight the lumber was. Your method of packaging the lumber up into logical lifts and the documentation explaining what was in each package and its intended use made the framing very efficient and with little waste and confusion….

Howard Zatwarnitski and Jeanne Zimmerman Built on Sunshine Coast, B.C.
. . . Tamlin International Homes provided us with peace of mind home building. From the design phase to selection of materials we felt we were getting a quality product with a custom built touch . . . the staff at Tamlin are knowledgeable in all ends of home building and were a wonderful resource in helping us choose the products that best met our budget and personal tastes. I would not hesitate to use Tamlin Homes in the future . . .

Gunadi and Rita Wibowo Built on Galiano Island, B.C.
. . . from the initial meeting with a cardboard model to the final product of a 6x8 D-Log cottage, everything came together just as planned. Tamlin came through on their quality, service and attention to detail, right through to the final installation of the package. My wife and I were very pleased with the cottage, a dream that has come true for us . . . every step was done in a very orderly and planned manner. The staff had ample experience in putting together a complete package that was thought out meticulously. We were impressed with the timely and important advice, as well as helpful critique to make our cottage work the way it was intended; trouble-free and most comfortable. The products that we have chosen that were recommended by Tamlin was also of top quality . . . thank you Tamlin for making this all possible. You have a great team of staff and a great product . . .

Horikawa Construction, Japan (Dealer/Builder) www.horikawakensetsu.co.jp
We have been importing and building Tamlin log house packages in Japan for over 15 years, and we are always impressed with the consistency and quality of wood and manufacturing.

Charlene and Lorne Beaudette Built on Salt Spring Island, B.C.
. . . we would like to express our appreciation for the extra effort and professional assistance you and the people of Tamlin International Homes provided throughout the purchase and construction of our new home on Salt Spring Island. Without your guidance and advice with the design and engineering process, selection of materials, permit applications and subcontractor referrals, I don’t know if we would have been able to make this project happen . . . the people that we had working with us were all impressed with the quality, packaging of the materials Tamlin International supplied. Deliveries were on time and in sequence with the construction phases and we never ran short of anything we needed . . . it was reassuring to know that any technical difficulties we did encounter, or any clarification that we needed with the detailed drawings or the building process, were only a phone call away. This is not our first new home but it is the first one we have built ourselves, from the ground up, and working with Tamlin International has made it a rewarding experience. Should we find ourselves in a position to build again, and we hope to, we will certainly consider working with you again…

Brian and Naoko Dritschler Built in Nagano, Japan
. . . my wife and I imported everything we needed to build a North American style house in Japan, saving a bundle I might add. I am very satisfied with the service we received from Tamlin. It’s easy to get good service before the purchase is made. After is the key. The guys at Tamlin helped me through the various stages of building, and even gave advice to our builder, even AFTER all the materials had been delivered and all transactions completed. That is great service . . .

Amy and Joe Gutting Built in Findlay, Ohio
. . . this has been such a wonderful experience & the work you have all done is amazing! The house is SO BEAUTIFUL! We can’t thank you enough . . .

Marc and Dee Schoen Built in Albion, California
. . . I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the professional support you provided to make this project the success that it turned out to be. Your firm delivered everything promised and, then some. The advice you gave in the use of particular construction materials was very helpful and went beyond the knowledge of the architect and other advisors we were using. Thank you again for assisting us! It was a pleasure doing business with your firm . . .

Jamie and Chizuru Montgomery Built on Mayne Island, B.C.
We never imagined we would be able to afford a custom log house until Tamlin showed us how. They helped us through all the building steps, offering timely professional advice along the way. From permit stage to final building, Tamlin worked with us through each stage in an organized and efficent way. We got the home of our dreams and saved money.

Peter & Pam Kenny on Texada Island, BC
Tamlin International Homes Ltd. assisted us to attain our dream. They took our house plans, finessed and engineered them into a home. The standard of workmanship and quality of materials was exceptionally high. The Tamlin Team followed the progress of our project and helped us over the learning curves. We highly recommend Tamlin International Homes.

P. Bongers, Ontario Canada
It is an extraordinary pleasure to be able to deal with a company that has such integrity and stands behind everything they say and produce. Tamlin has always been fair and easy to deal with.