Our Process
To get your treehouse project off the ground and into the trees, your first step is to reach out to us.
Complete our inquiry form
Our inquiry form is the first step in creating your dream. Please fill in all of the information, briefly sharing what you hope to create. Once received, one of our team members will reach out to continue the conversation.
Site Visit
After an initial conversation, we’ll schedule a Site Visit. One of our experienced staff will meet with you to survey your trees, evaluate potential build areas, and help choose the best location for your treehouse. We will discuss envisioned uses, space requirements, design styles, pricing, and permitting. Once the treehouse location is chosen, we will make detailed measurements of the trees and site, noting important ideas and design inspirations.
For locations in the Puget Sound area, we charge a flat fee of $500 for our treehouse Site Visit. For locations further afield, the fee is calculated based on time & travel.
Treehouse Design
Upon completion of the Site Visit, you will receive our Design & Planning Services Contract. Sign this contract and our designers will create a Conceptual Design that synthesizes all of the information learned at the Site Visit. These scale drawings include elevations, a floor plan, and a site plan, and serve to refine the concept, scope, and general specifications. A Preliminary Design then emerges for which we provide an accurate estimate, and a Final Design brings everything together with a full set of drawings and pricing.
Permitting, engineering, and shop drawings
We take time to understand the permit regulations for your jurisdiction. Upon completion of the design phase — if a permit is not required for your treehouse project (see FAQ) — we will sign a Construction Contract and add you to our build schedule. We then make shop drawings and begin sourcing materials.
If a building permit is required for your project (see FAQ) we will help to obtain one. This may include a second site visit and the services of a structural engineer. It may also be necessary to hire a local geotechnical engineer, consulting arborist, or architect. We all work together to create a full plan set and obtain a building permit for your treehouse. When the permit is in hand, we will sign a Construction Contract and add you to our build schedule.
We generally agree to a fixed-bid contract for treehouse construction. For projects in which the scope is less defined, we may suggest a time & materials contract.
Build your treehouse!
Our crew of talented craftspeople arrive on-site and begin construction. Using time-tested materials and the best available hardware, our skilled carpenters build your one-of-a-kind treehouse. The experience of your treehouse begins here!
