Build an amazing Christmas gift - whatever your budget!

It might be the most wonderful time of the year - but do you have the most wonderful gift planned for your loved ones this Christmas?

There’s a lot of generic options out there; the latest games console, designer clothes, or a ridiculously expensive plastic toy that will probably end up in landfill before next Christmas. But what if you could make a truly one-of-a-kind gift for that special person?

MyBuilder has done some out-of-the-box thinking for you, and come up with some options that - with the help of the right tradesperson - could create something truly special this festive season.

From custom built treehouses, to quick and inexpensive climbing walls, we’ve got ideas for almost every budget. And if it’s too late for this year - maybe it will get you thinking for special events next year, instead!

##Budget ideas

It can be a stressful time of year, with loved ones asking for expensive gifts in a cost-of-living crisis. Whether it’s a teenager dreaming of a gamer’s paradise, or a little one with aspirations of outdoor exploration, it can be difficult to keep up with the budget that comes with the longed-for presents.

So we’ve come up with some ways to turn those aspirational gift ideas into reality - for just a fraction of the cost.

Andy Simms, trade expert from MyBuilder, said that by buying second hand, or looking into home hacks, you can create the magic of Christmas without breaking the bank - or your back.

“With the rise in popularity of Facebook Marketplace and Vinted, there has never been a better time to source products second hand - and then get a professional in to upcycle, rebuild, or improve what you’re able to get.

“Whether it be that dream fairy princess bed, a teenager’s secret garden room, or a treehouse straight out of the enchanted forest - so much can be achieved by reusing, rebuilding, and recycling!

“It takes a little more time and creativity, but the results can be incredible - and it’s good for the planet, too.”

###Climbing wall - £250 For those kids who love to climb all over your furniture, why not create them a bespoke climbing wall? This sounds expensive, but actually this can be safely and cheaply done. A pack of 50 grip climbing stones can cost just £40 and these can be fit on your walls or, if your child wants a challenge, all up the wall next to your stairs. A handyperson could help secure your grips to the wall and create an amazing climbing space in your home for just £200.

###Skate park - £470 A skateboard or scooter is a great gift - but what about a custom half-pipe to go with it? While this might sound aspirational, a carpenter or handyperson could craft a plywood ramp for less than you think. Make your kid the envy of their friends - and all in just a day’s work by a professional.

###Private gaming room - £500 Many teenagers will be asking for a new games console this Christmas, but what about creating a special space for them to enjoy it? Hanging a TV on the wall, fitting LED lights and installing soundproofing in their bedroom will cost you less than £500, and will take a tradesperson less than a couple of days to install.

###Bargain Wendy House - £240 A double-storey wendy house with a picket fence can be a dream for many kids out there - but they come with a hefty four-figure price tag. However, huge amounts are being given away online, often for free. The catch? The “buyer” needs to dismantle themselves. The great news here is that a tradesperson can do this for you, and rebuild it, for just a couple of hundred pounds for the day's work.

###Second-hand treehouse - £500 Many people whose kids have outgrown their treehouse are looking to move it along - often for free if the purchaser will dismantle it themselves. Similar to a wendy house, obtaining a treehouse second-hand and employing someone to dismantle and rebuild will cost a fraction of the price.

###Sunken trampolines - £250 Trampolines are a favourite for all ages - but they can be pretty unsightly to look at. Why not reuse your trampoline and give you and your kids a present by making them into a sunken version. A lot more sophisticated and will give your bouncer a more grown-up appeal. Your tradesperson will need to dig out the space, ready to fit your trampoline into the ground securely. All for just £250 a couple of days' work.

##Luxury gifts

With the help of a professional or two, you can impress that special person with one-of-a-kind gifts that will make them the envy of all their friends. After all, if you can’t be extra at Christmas, when can you?

Andy Simms said that skilled trades can turn imaginative ideas into a reality.

“If you have the cash to spend, you can turn your loved one’s dreams into a reality.

“Got a footy-mad kid? Then why not build them an all-weather football pitch for those practice sessions?

“If train sets are more their thing, then a loft conversion to build their sets would fill them with wonder at Christmas.”

“By using your imagination and the skills of the right professional, the world can really be your oyster with these super luxury gifts!”

To inspire you, here are MyBuilder’s suggestions for some seriously special present ideas this festive season.

###Custom-built treehouse: Cost £3,650 Give a carpenter 10 days and three grand and they’ll build you the tree house of dreams. With steps up and a room big enough to host a few mates, your gift will be the talk of the town - and give you some peace and quiet when the kids escape there.

###Home Astro Football pitch: Cost £4,500 (6x6m) Most children dream of playing under the lights at Wembley Stadium, but with long dark winters keeping up your football practice can be challenging. A great way to keep playing football or doing drills is laying astro turf in your garden, ideally surrounded by wooden railway sleepers used for rebound boards. Kids can spend hours doing V turns, toe taps and skill-based drills in the comfort of their own garden.

###Princess bedroom: Cost £2,500 If your child is more into all things pink and princess, why not build them the room they dream of? For £1,500, a carpenter could build a bed straight out of Gabby’s Dollhouse, with turrets and a hiding area underneath. Meanwhile, a decorator could turn the walls into a pink paradise - and all this could be done in just a few days.

###Loft play room: Cost £4,000 One for enthusiasts of train sets or car race tracks, why not splash out on a room fit to house the new sets? There’s no room more suitable than a boarded loft to build a large Hornby, Hot Wheels or Scalextric sets.

###Dressing room: Cost £2,000 If your child has aspirations to Keep Up With the Kardashians, then a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room will be right up their street. This is relatively easily done by a professional, by building a partition wall to create the desired space. It’s also an increasingly desirable asset in modern homes - so it might pay its way in the future, too!