How much does it cost to build a treehouse yourself?

How much does it cost to build a treehouse yourself?

Depending on what you want, tree houses cost between $9,000 and over $250,000. The average basic kids treehouse/platform costs between $8,000 and $15,000. Higher end residential tree houses typically cost between $25,000 and $60,000.

Does building a treehouse hurt the tree?

Treehouses are usually bolted to the tree, so the bolt is fixed to the heartwood. Since growth is added to the outer layers, the tree will expand around the supports. In itself this does not cause a great deal of damage initially, but it will disfigure the tree quite badly.

What is the best wood for a treehouse?

The best woods to use are redwood (sequoia), western cedar, the red heartwood of eastern cedar, and cypress. All of these have natural rot-resistant qualities that will ensure your structure lasts for decades (provided your treehouse is built well enough to last that long).