OSRS Construction Skill Guide (1–99): Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

Construction is one of the most rewarding, versatile, and expensive skills in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). It allows players to build and customize their Player-Owned House (POH) with features like teleportation hubs, rejuvenation pools, skilling utilities, and ornate decorations.

While it’s often associated with wealth and prestige, Construction also plays a crucial role in PvM, clue scroll efficiency, and overall gameplay convenience.

This guide breaks down how Construction works in OSRS, how to train it from levels 1–99 efficiently, and how to get the most out of your POH at every stage.

🧱 What Is Construction in OSRS?

Construction is a member-only skill that lets players build and customize a Player-Owned House (POH). Using various materials — primarily planks, nails, and stone — players can build furniture, teleport hubs, altars, beds, storage units, and even dungeons.

Training Construction involves building and removing furniture repeatedly to gain experience. This is typically done in a room of your POH using materials that your servant retrieves from your bank.

📍 How to Get Started with Construction

🔑 Requirements

• Membership: Construction is a members-only skill.
• House Access: Buy a POH from Estate Agent in any major city (Varrock, Falador, etc.).
• Initial Cost: 1,000 coins for a house in Rimmington (basic location).
• Tools:
  • Hammer
  • Saw
  • Planks (Normal, Oak, Teak, Mahogany)
  • Nails (for early levels)
  • Servant (from level 20+ Construction)
  • Coins for paying your servant and building furniture

🏡 How to Enter Your House

You can enter your POH via:

• House Portal in major cities like Rimmington, Taverley, or Yanille
• Teleport to House spell (requires level 40 Magic & 1 law, 1 air rune)
• House Teleport Tablet

Once inside, use Building Mode to start constructing objects.

🏗️ Construction Training Overview (Levels 1–99)

Construction is known for its high XP rates but expensive costs. There are a few primary ways to train:

• Plank Training (build/remove furniture)
• Mahogany Homes Minigame
• Passive XP from quests or minigames

Let’s break it down level by level.

🔨 Levels 1–19: Crude Furniture

• Furniture: Crude Wooden Chair, Wooden Bookcase
• Materials: Normal Planks + Nails
• XP/hr: ~10,000–20,000
• Cost: Very low
• Tip: Switch to oak planks at level 15 for faster progress

🪑 Levels 19–33: Oak Chairs and Tables

• Furniture: Oak Chair, Oak Table
• Materials: Oak Planks (no nails required)
• XP/hr: ~50,000
• Cost: Moderate
• Why: Oak planks are more efficient and no longer break like normal planks with nails

🍖 Levels 33–52: Oak Larders (High Efficiency Starts Here)

• Furniture: Oak Larder (Kitchen room)
• Materials: 8 Oak Planks per build
• XP per Larder: 480
• XP/hr: ~250,000–400,000 (with butler)
• Recommended: Use Butler or Demon Butler to bring planks from your bank

🪚 Levels 52–74: Mahogany Tables or Mounted Mythical Cape

Option 1: Mahogany Tables

• Room: Dining Room
• XP/hr: 600,000–900,000
• Materials: 6 Mahogany Planks
• Cost: Very high (~12–20 GP/XP)
• Notes: Fast but expensive

Option 2: Mounted Mythical Cape (47+)

• Room: Quest Hall
• Materials: 3 Teak Planks + Mythical Cape
• XP/hr: 200,000–350,000
• Cost: Lower than mahogany
• Requirement: Completion of Dragon Slayer II

🚪 Levels 74–99: Oak Dungeon Doors

• Furniture: Oak Dungeon Door
• XP per Build: 600
• XP/hr: 450,000–600,000
• Materials: 10 Oak Planks per build
• Cost: ~6–8 GP/XP
• Best Option: For players seeking good speed at reasonable cost

🪑 Levels 77–99: Gnome Benches (Ultra-Fast XP)

• Room: Superior Garden
• XP/hr: 1M+ (tick-efficient)
• Materials: Mahogany Planks
• Cost: Extremely high
• Player Type: For max-efficiency and fast XP seekers

🏡 Alternative: Mahogany Homes (Level 1–99)

• What is it?: A minigame where you repair furniture for NPCs
• XP/hr: 30k–200k depending on tier
• Materials: Varies; mostly planks and nails
• Pros:
  • Relaxed, low click intensity
  • Great rewards: Plank Sack, Carpenter Outfit
  • Much cheaper than traditional methods

💸 Cost Considerations

Training Construction is notoriously expensive. Here are typical GP/XP estimates:

Tips to save GP:

• Make planks yourself at the sawmill (slower)
• Use Kingdom of Miscellania for teak/mahogany logs
• Use Plank Make spell (slow but cost-saving)

📦 Useful Construction Items & Unlocks

🛠️ Servants in Construction

Servants bring planks from your bank to your POH. There are five types, but only two are worth using:

• Butler (Level 40 Construction): 20 item capacity, medium speed
• Demon Butler (Level 50 Construction): 26 item capacity, fastest option

Always place a Servant’s Moneybag in your house to keep them paid without interruption.

⚙️ Plugins & Tips for Efficiency

• Use RuneLite’s Menu Entry Swapper to streamline servant dialogue
• Enable Stamina Potion reminders
• Use Building Mode toggle hotkeys for fast session starts
• Keep your POH layout minimal (one portal, one build room, one money bag)
• Train on a low-latency world to reduce lag

✅ Conclusion

Construction in OSRS is more than just a flashy 99 — it’s one of the most useful skills in the game. A well-built house boosts efficiency in everything from bossing and clue hunting to PvP and skilling.

Whether you’re on a budget or have cash to burn, there’s a training method that suits your goals:

• Budget Route: Oak Larders → Oak Dungeon Doors
• Fastest Route: Mahogany Tables → Gnome Benches
• Chill Route: Mahogany Homes
• Utility Route: Train to level 85 for full POH unlocks

Master your POH — and the rest of Gielinor becomes easier.

❓ FAQs

Q1: What is the cheapest way to train Construction?

The Mahogany Homes minigame is the most cost-effective, offering ~3–6 GP/XP depending on contract level and plank costs.

Q2: Do I need level 99 Construction?

Not at all. Most POH features unlock by level 83–85,

including Spirit Tree, Portal Nexus, and Fairy Ring. Level 99 is for aesthetics, the cape, and bragging rights.

Q3: How much does 99 Construction cost?

• Using Oak Dungeon Doors: ~130–150M GP
• Using Mahogany Tables: ~250–300M GP
• Mahogany Homes: ~50–80M GP (slower)

Q4: Is the Demon Butler worth it?

Absolutely. The Demon Butler is essential for high-efficiency methods. He carries 26 items and has the fastest banking speed.

Q5: Can I make money with Construction?

Not really. Construction is generally a money sink, though Mahogany Homes can help reduce costs significantly.

Q6: How many planks do I need for 99 Construction?

• Oak Planks (Larders/Doors): ~250,000–300,000
• Mahogany Planks (Tables/Benches): ~110,000–150,000
  Exact numbers depend on your method and XP boosts.

Q7: Can I boost Construction for POH unlocks?

Yes! Use:

• Crystal Saw (+3 to build-only)
• Spicy Stews (up to +5 with Orange spice)

This allows you to unlock high-tier items earlier than your level.

Now that you’ve mastered the fundamentals of OSRS Construction, it’s time to start building! Whether you want a utility powerhouse or a vanity mansion, the path is yours to shape. 🏠