Costs and prices for a DIY tree house in Central Europe (pure material costs to build yourself):
- Mini children’s hideaway 4 – 6 m² (for summer): 1000 – 2000 €.
- Small children’s playhouse 6 – 10 m² (for summer): 2000 – 4000 €
- Medium-sized overnight treehouse 10 – 15 m² (for summer): 4000 – 6000 €
- Treehouse for living 10 – 15 m² (insulated for summer & winter): 6000 – 10000 €
- Large treehouse for adults 15 – 25 m² (insulated for summer & winter): 9000 – 20000 €
- Spacious luxury treehouse for permanent living for adults 25 – 40 m² (with heating & sanitary): 25000 – 40000 €.
If you have your treehouse built by a professional – take everything x 3!!!
Cost decisive factors are here:
- Quality of materials and workmanship
- Planning effort & details (e.g., round shapes are much more expensive!)
- Journey & distance to building site (overnight stays, travel costs, on-site appointments)
- Size (m³)
- Height (the higher up the tree, the more time-consuming the assembly!)
- Terrain & access to tree house
- Electricity and sanitary connections
Here you can find out everything about treehouse costs with example pictures and tips on how to save money!