The tree gets
a say, too.

How it is held up

When the site permits, we put the weight on ground posts beside the tree. If the tree will carry weight, we first ask an arborist to assess it; that assessment is quoted separately.

A suitable tree-supported plan uses a few purpose-made attachment bolts with brackets that hold the wood away from the bark. Some brackets let the structure move as the tree sways. We leave space around the trunk and branches for growth, and do not wrap the trunk in tight ropes or straps.

Drilling does wound a tree; no attachment is harmless. The aim is to limit damage and rubbing, not promise that the tree will be unaffected. Some trees and yards are not a fit, and we say so.

Simple work, thought through

Saplupin builds small play spaces, not overnight cabins. At the design visit we talk about the children’s ages, how an adult will get up, and where the ladder or stairs will land. We mark out the footprint so the size makes sense on the ground.

The work and the handover

We agree on the drawing, price and access before starting. We keep stored materials away from the trunk and avoid running equipment over the root area. At handover we walk through the rails, access and upkeep, including when to arrange a check as the tree grows.

If something about our workmanship needs attention, tell us what you have noticed so we can look at it with you.

Make room in the calendar

Design visits are by appointment, Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm. We are planning April–June 2027 builds now, with weather and town requirements shaping the final dates.