The Process

The first stage of any commission is a site survey to get a feel for the plot you have in mind and to learn from you - and sometimes your children - the sort of treehouse you want to own. (With our stilt designs, for example, you do not need a tree to attach the treehouse, and this may suit some gardens)

With a set budget for the project, we then put together proposals, including a drawing of the treehouse. With that drawing and budget approved, we begin work.

Construction will normally take anything between 2-12 days depending on the project.

Some guidance on planning permission, tree preservation orders, our environmental and health and safety policies

Planning Permission

Planning permission is not normally needed for treehouses unless the structure is going to be higher than 3m and/or the site means that the house makes a significant visual intrusion on neighbours privacy. The Treehouse Team is happy to advise but final responsibility for planning permission remains with the owners of the property and if you have any doubts, you should make your own checks with the local planning authority.

Tree Preservation Orders

Trees with preservation orders are subject to special protection and if they are suitable for treehouse construction, permission from the local tree protection officer is needed before construction can begin. The Treehouse Team is happy to advise on the suitability of your trees for a treehouse but final responsibility for permission in respect of a protected tree remains with the owners of the property. If you have any doubts, you should make your own checks with the local authority.

Environment

Working outside and building in and with trees, we take ecological concerns seriously and will undertake environmental impact studies ahead of large treehouse projects. In particular, we use timber from sustainable forests, we minimise waste and recycle as much as possible. In addition, we ensure that the construction methods do not cause damage to trees or natural habitats.

Health and Safety

The site area will be maintained as a safe area throughout construction as we are aware of the health and safety priorities for our building team and those around the site. However, we ask that parents should keep themselves and their children clear of the site until the project is finished and handed over.