Building vs. Buying a Play House: Which Option is Right For You?

If you’re considering adding a wood play house to your outdoor space you might be wondering whether to build one yourself or buy a pre-made playhouse. Both options have their merits, and the decision ultimately comes down to your specific needs, skills, and preferences. Allow Woodplay of the Carolinas to take you through the pros and cons of building vs. buying a playhouse to determine which option is right for you.

Pros of Building Your Own Playhouse

Customization

One of the best advantages of building your own playhouse is the ability to customize it to your child’s preferences and your specific outdoor space. You can design it to match your home’s architecture or create it based on your child’s favorite fantasy land. The creative possibilities are endless when building your own playhouse.

Teaching Opportunity

Building a playhouse together can be a valuable teaching opportunity with your children. They can learn about construction, teamwork, and problem-solving as they help you with the project. The project will boost their confidence, they’ll become more skilled in working with their hands, and they’ll gain a lifelong memory of building the playhouse with their parent.

Cost Savings

Building your own wood play house can be more cost-effective than buying a pre-made one, if you have construction skills and access to affordable materials.

Cons of Building Your Own Playhouse

Time-Consuming

Building a playhouse from scratch can be time-consuming, especially if you’re inexperienced in construction. It may take several weekends or even months to complete. However, this project could find itself on the back burner, never arriving at full completion and becoming a sore spot in your child’s memory.

Skill and Tools Required

You’ll need basic carpentry skills and access to tools, which not everyone possesses. If you don’t have the right skills for this project it may end up costing you more time and money in the long run than simply purchasing a premade playhouse. Acquiring the tools necessary is a hefty investment that will certainly make building your own playhouse the less cost-effective option.

Pros of Buying a Playhouse

Convenience

Buying a pre-made playhouse is the easiest and most convenient option. Our team will have it delivered and set up in your backyard in no time.

Professional Quality

Pre-made playhouses are designed and built by professionals, ensuring high-quality construction and that safety standards are met.

Variety

Woodplay of the Carolinas offers a wide variety of pre-made playhouses, ranging from simple designs to elaborate structures with slides, swings, and more. You can choose one that suits your space and your child’s preferences.

No Construction Skills Required

The best part is you don’t need any construction skills or tools to set up a pre-made playhouse, saving you time, money, and stress in long run.

Cons of Buying a Playhouse

Limited Customization

Even with the variety and wide selection that we offer, you’ll still have fewer choices and less customization compared to building your own. While the design will be excellent, high-quality, and full of fun for your children, you might not get the exact design you want.

Higher Cost

Buying a pre-made wood play house can be more expensive than building one yourself, especially if you opt for a high-end model. Then again, it could be more expensive at the end of the day to try to build a playhouse yourself and make mistakes or have to purchase large quantities of tools to accomplish the build.

Which Option Is Right for You?

The decision to build or buy a playhouse ultimately depends on your priorities, skills, desires, and budget. Ultimately, the goal is to create a magical space where your child’s imagination can flourish. Woodplay playsets in Charlotte, NC provide the quintessential playhouse products you need to create an outdoor space full of magic, whimsy, and fun for your children. Explore our wooden playset options today to get started on your next project.