Add a backyard office or studio
A small building behind your home for work, guests or a studio. We choose the size with you, get the permits it needs, and our partners build it on site or set a pod from a maker we work with.
Three ways to add one
- Backyard office
- Under 120 sq ft
- Pod from a maker we work with
- Set on your property
- Studio ADU, Plan 400
- Kitchen and bath
We price yours in writing after the site visit, with power, water and any permits included.
What changes with size
The size and what goes inside decide which permits and fees apply.
- Under 120 sq ftA shed or playhouse this size needs no building permit in Los Angeles. Once it has power, heating or plumbing, it needs permits, and we get them.
- Up to 500 sq ftIf it’s permitted as an ADU, no school fees apply.
- Up to 750 sq ftIf it’s permitted as an ADU, the city can’t charge impact fees.
- With a kitchen and bathSomeone can live in it, so it’s permitted as an ADU. See Build an ADU.
From first visit to finished
Check what fits
ADUCheck shows the space behind your home and the setbacks, free.
Site visit
We measure, check power and water, and choose the size with you.
Price in writing
The building, the foundation, the connections and any permits.
Build or set
Our partners build it on site, or set a pod from its maker.
Get a quote
We reply within two business days to book a site visit.
Thank you. We have your request.
Built by our partners under contractor license [CSLB #]. We’ll contact you about this project only.