Squirrel Design is a family run business that designs and constructs romantic style outdoor structures; tree houses, glamping accomodation, garden offices, eco retreats, play houses, hideaways, tree climbing fun and much more.
Working in collaboration with you, we design and build bespoke structures that bring ideas to life and turn them into reality.
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how we do it
It is paramount to us that our work is of the highest quality.
Not only does this create a safer structure or tree house, but also one that you will be proud to own.
Free Initial site survey
We will visit your garden or play area to carry out an initial survey and establish what your needs and specifications are. At this point we evaluate any safety issues, site suitability and discuss various design concepts. We will carry this out free of charge.
Design and Plan
Squirrel Design structures are as individual as the trees or outdoor spaces they are built in or around. We take a lot of care over the design stage, and present our proposal to you as an artist’s impression of what your finished tree house or structure will look like. In addition we also produce CAD plan drawings for layout and dimensions, and elevations where necessary.
Planning Permission
Where planning permission is to be applied for, and once the final design is agreed upon, we then create the required detail drawings and elevations. We also put together the relevant design, method and access statements as appropriate. We charge a fee from £150 for this service.
Booking
Once the details of the proposal are fully agreed we set a start date for the build. This is secured with a 40% deposit, and a schedule of work is then agreed. We pride ourselves on our commitment to start your project on the date agreed.
The Build
We only use selected, high quality materials, sourced from specialist suppliers. All timber is treated for external durability and, with the correct yearly maintenance, will provide years of fun and entertainment. Site safety is paramount, and during the build we cordon – off the area from over-eager spectators! We can boast a 100% reliability record – we start and finish a project when we say we are going to start and finish. The balance is due on completion.
Flexibility
We are constantly assessing a project as we work through the build, and believe in a flexible approach. Should you decide to add options to the project as we go along, this is seamlessly added into the build.
HIGH QUALITY, SAFE, LOW IMPACT
Materials
We can assure you that all materials used are sourced from specialist suppliers and are rigorously checked before being used on any project. Our timber is treated for external durability which, along with the superior workmanship, ensures that your structure will last for many years to come: We offer a personal maintenance contract for new and existing structures since we advise maintenance checks at least every other year and that the timber is treated with an appropriate care product annually.
We firmly believe that to offer a truly bespoke service, the level of service and project management must match the quality of the actual build: we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, on our attention to time keeping – we can boast a 100% success rate in both starting and finishing projects on time – every project should be as positive an experience as possible.
Health & Safety
It is obviously of huge importance to you that our structures are safe to use and play on. Safety regulations are always taken into account when designing our structures. We take great care in engineering buildings that are appropriate for their purpose and relevant to the age of the users. However, one has to remember that as human nature has it, children are inquisitive and adventurous – as they should be encouraged to be: teenagers can feel invincible and adults are often in denial as to the passing of time!
So we always incorporate different levels of challenge into our structures. For instance by building a second, more easily climbed access route to the tree house as well as a rope ladder. We never build opening windows above a drop, and all our windows are made with safe and strong polycarbonate, rather than glass.
Environmental
It goes without saying that at Squirrel Design we hold the environment and the outdoors in utter respect. All of our timber is sourced from sustainable, managed woodland sources. We are passionate about creating the opportunities to make more of your surrounding landscape. By creating your own special space in your own environment, you can encourage an everlasting – and more creative – enjoyment of your surroundings.
Tell us your dream...
The first step to owning your own dream bespoke tree house is to get in touch and tell us about it.
Use the form on the right to send us a message and tell us about your dream tree house then we can get things rolling to turn that dream into an amazing bespoke reality for you and your family to enjoy.
Then we’ll be in touch to arrange the free site survey, your dream tree house starts here!
our latest posts
Fly around a fantastic treehouse
Take a look at this awesome drone footage of the amazing Jungle Walkway project, the photos only tell part of the story and what they have left untol
Some love from the Beeb!
Simon Martin, who runs the company with business partner Nick Low, says their creations can be seen as investments. "Often our clients are trying t
Chestnut Stump
Week 3 finished…This treehouse fits in well on its chestnut stump! Some new treehouse magic in Somerset, next project soon and new website will be u
Beautiful Treehouse
A beautiful treehouse finished been a pleasure to build and really blends in already. Given some more time the Treehouse is going to sit in the garden
London Zoo
At London Zoo with my little boy. He climbs the treehouse Squirrel Design built in the animal adventure zone at London Zoo a few years ago. Great he h
In The Times!
In ‘’The Times!’’ Squirrel Design Treehouses for amazing treehouses – great end to October.