🏡 Bend Treehouses

Custom designed and built treehouses in Central Oregon by Darin Gentry and Clawhammer Construction.

What is the process?
  1. Design Phase. Pick the spot. Get out the paper and pencils! Have the kids draw their dream treehouse 🖍️. Parents can provide pictures & ideas as well. We'll pick the wood, match colors, decide on a theme... whatever the family comes together to create.
  2. Site Visit. I'll come out to inspect your spot and inform the plan.
  3. Estimate. I'll let you know what the cost will be.
  4. Contract & Waiver. So everyone is protected.
  5. Build! Let's go!
How long does it take?

Depending on size and details, around one week.

Where do you work?

I'm based out of Bend, Oregon, but can work on a treehouse build anywhere from Madras to La Pine.

Can I get a consult?

Absolutely. One free 30-minute consultation. Contact me with the information below.

Who are you?

I'm a Western North Carolina native who's been in Central Oregon for 10 years. I have two daughters that I wanted to try to encourage to play outside more (watch less TV) so last summer we set out to build them a fairy tree house amongst the white pines and junipers.

I was raised by a builder contractor and have been swinging a hammer since I was in the 6th grade. I love kids and loved building my daughters a tree house and mud kitchen, and they love playing in it.

I'm a licensed and bonded general contractor and have been self employed for the last 5 years or so doing remodeling and additions. I love the freedom of artistic expression in building play structures for kids.

What have you built?

We'll get some good pictures and videos up here soon, but for now, check out this larger-scale treehouse deck I built in 1999 that is still being used to host concerts.

Is my tree right?

Any tree is a great tree for a treehouse! We can build the treehouse around the tree or trees without attaching to them permanently and leave room for it to grow.

Whatever we end up doing, we won't hurt the tree.

Do I need a permit?

There is no need for a permit from the city or county as there's no permanent foundation. However, there may be HOA regulations depending on where you live that you'll need to check on.

Can they be removed?

These treehouses are bolted and screwed together making them easy to disassemble when the kids outgrow them. They can even be recycled into other structures.