Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended range is from 3 to 10 years of age. However each child’s imagination and play habits are different, and the purchaser is the best judge of the correct developmental level of the children who will use the playhouse.

Lilliput stocks over 50 standard paint colors. A chart of available colors can be obtained from your Lilliput representative. Playhouses are always painted in the two or three color schemes shown. Interior wall colors are always the same as the exterior siding. Colors may be substituted between playhouse models at no charge. Lilliput Play Homes can match any major paint manufacturer’s color for a custom color charge.

All standard 13”x22” rectangular windows open. Removable screens are provided with every operable window. Arched or Palladian windows do not open.

We believe in providing homeowner with the best building products on the market. Thus, our outdoor play homes are built with wood framing, pressurized wood bases, and exterior walls constructed from PVC “lumber.” This solid composite material is resistant to weather, warping, rotting and corrosion, and it is impervious to insects. Because it does not expand or contract as much as traditional wood, paint adheres to it better, making it more durable. This high-performance material has great woodworking properties which allow it to be routed, cut and shaped, enabling us to use it to create beautiful and detailed designs. The windows are aluminum framed, and feature plexi-glass acrylic, not glass.

The sizes of all playhouses can be increased. However, because of construction, shipping and installation limitations, we prefer not to build any part over 8′ long. It is not unusual for any standard 6’x 8′ house to be increased to 8’x 8′. Any additional size requirements can be met by adding an additional “room”. (Similar to the floor plan of the Cotton Candy Manor).Lilliput can also increase the height of your playhouse with the 8” height increase offered. This option raises the house by 8” from its base, which also increases the door height of the house.

Lilliput offers a number of features which can be used to customize your playhouse. These include, electricity, air-conditioning, faux fireplaces, kitchens of various shapes and sizes, faux fireplaces, mailboxes and window boxes, Depending upon the model, the playhouse may also accommodate the addition of a slide, swings, and/or an activity tower.

All municipalities have different ordinances regarding backyard structures. Because the houses are not anchored to the ground and can be disassembled and moved at any time, most municipalities view the houses as a temporary structure not requiring a building permit. However, we recommend checking with your local building inspector and homeowner’s association before installation.

A concrete foundation ensures a level base for the playhouse, but it is not necessary to pour a foundation for your playhouse. At installation concrete blocks are used to raise the playhouse slightly off the ground and to level it.

Yes, Lilliput employees full-time experienced professional installers who are able to install your playhouse and ensure that it is received and constructed properly on-site. If a purchaser wishes to install a play house themselves, Lilliput will assist with directions and be available for support and advice.

No, Lilliput does not sell any plans or kits. All playhouses are built to order at our facility in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Lilliput Play Homes recommends cleaning all surfaces one to two times per year with a mild detergent and/or bleach (to kill mildew) solution. The house will require repainting in approximately 5-7 years, depending on climate. Purchasers are expected to do routine inspections of their play house to ensure a safe play environment and that all bolts and nuts remain tight.

Once a playhouse is constructed and installed, there are very few warranty requests. Our goal is to have happy and satisfied customers; thus, we offer a warranty.

To read in full, please visit our warranty page.

Our designers will work with you to create a design which mimics many of the critical elements of your full-size home, so that they can complement it each other in term of shape, finishes and features. We will present the design to you in a 3d rendering, and welcome your input, as we work toward designing and creating a special house for your family.

Lilliput stocks over 50 standard paint colors. A chart of available colors can be obtained from your Lilliput representative. Colors may be chosen from among these colors at no additional charge. Lilliput Play Homes can match any major paint manufacturer’s color for a custom color charge.

All standard 13”x22” rectangular windows open. Removable screens are provided with every operable window. Arched or Palladian windows do not open.

We believe in providing homeowner with the best building products on the market. Thus, our outdoor play homes are built with wood framing, pressurized wood bases, and exterior walls constructed from PVC “lumber.” This solid composite material is resistant to weather, warping, rotting and corrosion, and it is impervious to insects. Because it does not expand or contract as much as traditional wood, paint adheres to it better, making it more durable. This high-performance material has great woodworking properties which allow it to be routed, cut and shaped, enabling us to use it to create beautiful and detailed designs. The windows are aluminum framed, and feature plexi-glass acrylic, not glass.

Houses can be pre-wired at the factory but because of different codes and requirements in various areas of the country, the purchaser is required to have a registered electrician complete final installation. Electricity is typically supplied to a play house by use of an electrical panel. This is a decorate panel placed on the wall which contains one light, one duplex outlet and one switch. Lilliput can supply air-conditioning units for your playhouse, but we do not offer any type of plumbing.

Lilliput offers a number of features which can be used to customize your playhouse. These include, the above mentioned electricity and air-conditioning. As well as faux fireplaces, mailboxes and window boxes and custom shelving. Lilliput also offers a number of custom- built kitchens, some with faux stainless steel appliances. Our design team can help you select the best sizes and features for your playhouse, Depending upon the model, the playhouse may also accommodate the addition of a slide, swings, and/or an activity tower.

All municipalities have different ordinances regarding backyard structures. Because the houses are not anchored to the ground and can be disassembled and moved at any time, most municipalities view the houses as a temporary structure not requiring a building permit. However, we recommend checking with your local building inspector and homeowner’s association before installation.

A concrete foundation ensures a level base for the playhouse, and while it is not necessary to pour a foundation for your playhouse, for larger playhouses it is ideal. For those customers who do not opt to install a foundation, at installation concrete blocks will be used to raise the playhouse slightly off the ground and to level it.

Yes, Lilliput employees full-time experienced professional installers who are able to install your playhouse. They will ensure that the house is received and off-loaded from the truck, will do the work necessary to install the house and seal it, touching up any blemishes that may come with transport.

Lilliput Play Homes recommends cleaning all surfaces one to two times per year with a mild detergent and/or bleach (to kill mildew) solution. The house will require repainting in approximately 5-7 years, depending on climate. Purchasers are expected to do routine inspections of their play house to ensure a safe play environment and that all bolts and nuts remain tight.

Once a playhouse is constructed and installed, there are very few warranty requests. Our goal is to have happy and satisfied customers; thus, we offer a warranty.

To read in full, please visit our warranty page.

The recommended range is from 3 to 10 years of age. However each child’s imagination and play habits are different, and the purchaser is the best judge of the correct developmental level of the children who will use the playhouse.

Yes, we can build for indoor or outdoor use. The models on our website are shown and priced as indoor models. For pricing and specific features for an exterior conversion please speak with a sales associate.

Lilliput stocks over 50 standard paint colors. A chart of available colors can be obtained from your Lilliput representative. Playhouses are always painted in the two- or three-color schemes shown. Interior wall colors are the same as the exterior siding. Colors may be substituted between playhouse models at no charge. Lilliput Play Homes can match any major paint manufacturer’s color for a custom color charge.

Generally, windows on the Main Street Collection and Uptown Collections are not operable. They are made of plexi-glass acrylic and not glass. Custom orders and exterior models can incorporate operable windows.

While our company does not offer financing, customers have found sources for financing with the following two providers who are familiar with our products and have worked to provide funding for those planning a play business using our products.

American Financial – Offering leasing options to obtain your play houses without major capital investment with substantial cash flow advantages.

Navitas Credit Corp. – Providing innovative technologies, creative payment programs, and service leadership to meet your total equipment financing needs.

Doors are omitted from interior models to prevent pinch-points in high traffic use. Doorways are usually widened to allow the houses to be handicap-accessible. Doors are usually used on exterior models, but can be at the customer’s discretion. Interior models also do not have roofs, or they have a large opening in their roofs, which enables facility fire protection and lighting to enter the structure unimpeded. Exterior models do have full roofs.

We believe in providing homeowner with the best building products on the market. Our interior commercial models are typically built with white pine bases and framing. We use one half inch mdf for siding of most models, although some models with the look of brick and other finishes may be constructed using PVC “lumber,” which is a solid composite material, resistant to weather, warping, rotting and corrosion, and it is impervious to insects. This high-performance material has great woodworking properties which allow it to be routed, cut and shaped, enabling us to use it to create beautiful and detailed designs.

Each of our playhouses are built to order so we can customize it for you in terms of size or features.

Because all municipalities have different ordinances, we suggest you consult your local Building Code or local enforcement officer or building inspector.

Yes, Lilliput employees full-time experienced professional installers who will travel to your location, meet the truck, and unload the crate(s). Our installers will typically secure a forklift to assist them in carrying the playhouse(s) to your facility. Once offloaded, our team will see that your playhouses and furniture are properly installed, and secured in place, and that any necessary touch up work is completed. Typically, installation can be done in as little as 2-4 days, depending upon the size of the project.

No, Lilliput does not sell any plans or kits. All playhouses are built to order at our facility in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Lilliput Play Homes recommends cleaning all surfaces one to two times per year with a mild detergent and/or bleach solution. A playhouse will require repainting in approximately 5-10 years, depending on factors such as usage, climate, etc. Purchasers are expected to perform routine inspections of their play houses to ensure a safe play environment.

Once a playhouse is constructed and installed, there are very few warranty requests. Our goal is to have happy and satisfied customers; thus, we offer a warranty.

To read in full, please visit our warranty page.

Lilliput can work with you to capture the design style you seek. We can imitate the look of a specific building or design an entire village in a theme. Whether you are seeking a beachside, outer space, farming, wacky, old world theme or something altogether unique, we would welcome the opportunity to transform your vision to life. Using your concept photos or comments we will create a 3D image for your review and input. Together we can create something very special for your guests.

Yes, we can build for indoor or outdoor use.

Generally, windows on the Main Street Collection and Uptown Collections are not operable. They are made of plexi-glass acrylic and not glass. Custom orders and exterior models can incorporate operable windows.

Doors are omitted from interior models to prevent pinch-points in high traffic use. Doorways are usually widened to allow the houses to be handicap-accessible. Doors are usually used on exterior models, but can be at the customer’s discretion. Interior models also do not have roofs, or they have a large opening in their roofs, which enables facility fire protection and lighting to enter the structure unimpeded. Exterior models do have full roofs.

While our company does not offer financing, customers have found sources for financing with the following two providers who are familiar with our products and have worked to provide funding for those planning a play business using our products.

American Financial – Offering leasing options to obtain your play houses without major capital investment with substantial cash flow advantages.

Navitas Credit Corp. – Providing innovative technologies, creative payment programs, and service leadership to meet your total equipment financing needs.

We believe in providing homeowner with the best building products on the market. Our interior commercial models are typically built with white pine bases and framing. We use one half inch mdf for siding of most models, although some models with the look of brick and other finishes may be constructed using PVC “lumber,” which is a solid composite material, resistant to weather, warping, rotting and corrosion, and it is impervious to insects. This high-performance material has great woodworking properties which allow it to be routed, cut and shaped, enabling us to use it to create beautiful and detailed designs.

Because all municipalities have different ordinances, we suggest you consult your local Building Code or local enforcement officer or building inspector.

Yes, Lilliput employees full-time experienced professional installers who will travel to your location, meet the truck, and unload the crate(s). Our installers will typically secure a forklift to assist them in carrying the playhouse(s) to your facility. Once offloaded, our team will see that your playhouses and furniture are properly installed, and secured in place, and that any necessary touch up work is completed. Typically, installation can be done in as little as 2-4 days, depending upon the size of the project.

Lilliput Play Homes recommends cleaning all surfaces one to two times per year with a mild detergent and/or bleach solution. A playhouse will require repainting in approximately 5-10 years, depending on factors such as usage, climate, etc. Purchasers are expected to perform routine inspections of their play houses to ensure a safe play environment.

Once a playhouse is constructed and installed, there are very few warranty requests. Our goal is to have happy and satisfied customers; thus, we offer a warranty.

To read in full, please visit our warranty page.