“We loved working with Dave and his crew. They got our vision from the start, were organized, determined and dug in and got the job done – despite issues with weather, covid delays and tricky designs. Dave ensured his team were on time, the building (s) completed to a high standard we wouldn’t hesitate to work with Dave McCrea Building again in the future.
Andy and Liz Hayes.”
A steep site, unique details, and a remote location made the Nest Tree House build challenging for Dave and the team – but the end result was worth the effort.
The project involved building boutique treehouse accommodation on a farm in the beautiful Hakataramea Valley. The sloping site and raised design made it more complex than most builds, with post foundations built on a steep part of the section. The client also requested some unusual features – a large deck overlooking the valley, swing bridges between the deck and the main building, and a sauna built on a separate raised platform.
Nest Tree House was completed in March 2021 and has been a popular getaway for tourists and locals ever since.
- Single bedroom accommodation with bathroom, built to a high standard
- Foundation built on piles, on a sloping site
- Sauna
- Wooden swing bridges connecting parts of the build
