Up and Away Treehouses
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a treehouse cost?
In general, most treehouses we build cost between $4,000 - $20,000. If we are building a larger tree-retreat for adults or commercial purposes, prices can increase above this range. We understand that this is a very wide range, but it's quite difficult to pin down the cost of a typical treehouse when we don't really build a typical treehouse. Each treehouse varies greatly depending many factors such as: Type, size, and number trees; Size, complexity and height of treehouse; Matetials and hardware used; Your location; Your budget
How long does it take to build a treehouse?
Again, it really depends on what we are building, but in general it might take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
I think I want a treehouse! What are the first steps?
Once you've decided that you want a treehouse and thought some about your budget, the best way to get started is to contact us and schedule a treehouse consultation. This will jump start the design process and give us chance to discuss any ideas you might have. Don't wait for summer to end!
Do you charge for consultations?
We can do free estimates over the phone but for a site visit and consultation we do charge a small fee to cover our time and travel.
What's next after that?
Usually, during the consultation we gather as much information from you about your ideas for the project as we can. There's often some brainstorming and initial conceptualizing of what the treehouse will be. From here we take these ideas and develop them into a solid design proposal for your treehouse.
What kind of design services do you offer?
We can do very thorough treehouse design work creating schematic drawings and 3D renderings so you can see what your treehouse is going to look like before it's even built. (Be aware that the nature of treehouses is to go with the flow, and sometimes the best laid plans won't make full sense up in the canopy. So we must have a sense of flexibilty when trying to build to plan in our living foundation.)
Do you charge for your initial design services?
No. For a project we are building, the initial draft as well as one round of slight alteratons and minor tweaking are free. This first draft usually consists of a conceptual 3D redering with a basic floor plan schematic including any add-ons. For any design work after this, standard design rates would apply.
How far will you travel to build a treehouse?
This really depends on the project. Some smaller projects don't justify the burden and cost of traveling, but the right project can send us anywhere.
I thought you were in the Baltimore/D.C. area?
We were! We had four great years there and have since moved to Louisville, KY. We can still consult in the Baltimore/D.C. area and will still build there depending on the project.
Where's the old website?
We love that website. It had a lot of heart and character and some great illustration work by artist Ramsey Beyer, but it was just too outdated to display properly on modern browsers and smart-phones. It will be missed.