It depends on your city and county regulations. In most cases, backyard rooms are considered accessory structures and do not require a building permit; you only need to comply with setback regulations (distance from fences and property lines). We guide you through the process and help you ensure that everything complies with regulations.
Not usually, unless it's built on a permanent foundation and meets the International Residential Code (IRC). Most of our clients use them as a home office, studio, gym, or extra living space rather than a primary residence.
Yes, many clients do. You'll just need to check with your city's regulations and, if required, register your property and obtain a short-term rental permit. Also, you should take into account that backyard rooms usually don't include a bathroom or kitchen. If you would like to have an individual bathroom for your guests, check out our Ebony model, which allows a bathroom as one of its customizations.
This depends on local zoning and the size of your property. Typically, they range from 120 to 240 gross square feet (including decks and walls) and fit comfortably in most residential lots while meeting setback requirements.
Our backyard rooms include only electricity connections by default, because water and plumbing would require special permissions and fees, making them significantly more expensive. If you want a bathroom on it, you should check out our Ebony Model; in exchange for an additional fee, we will transform the compartment it includes into a bathroom.
Backyard rooms are built on site and can usually be ready in 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your design and finishes.
Backyard rooms are built directly on your property. If you'd like to see how this is done, you should see our Darian project in our portfolio, there you can see how each step is executed.
Very little. Backyard rooms are built with durable, weather-resistant materials (steel structure, treated wood, insulation, double-pane windows). Routine cleaning and basic upkeep, similar to your home, is all that's needed.
Yes. Each backyard room is built with a solid wood structure, combined with thermal and sound insulation and weather-resistant finishes, making them comfortable, safe, and durable year-round in Texas.
Yes, we offer payment plans and financing options depending on the model and your needs.
There are a lot of possibilities for these small spaces. These are some of the most common: