Our mission.
At Backyard Pod, we craft elegant, luxurious, and functional living spaces — seamlessly blending innovation with modern European style. Rooted in excellence, we prioritize customer satisfaction and meaningful connections.
Our five core values.
Do the right thing
Do things right
Embrace change
Delight clients
Value people & have fun
Meet the Pod Squad.
At Backyard Pod, you’ll find a knowledgeable team committed to transparency and guided by our five core values — a proficient sales team to guide you through the pod process, in-house architects and engineers, permit coordinators who handle all permits on your behalf, a dedicated project management team, and experienced builders with years of expertise. With this team, you’re guaranteed a great client experience and your dream backyard.
Serving 12 Texas cities.
From Austin to Houston and across the Hill Country — here’s where we build.
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“I started Backyard Pod because getting a turnkey backyard space in Texas was harder than it should be. So we built the company we wished existed.”
Pavel Kolenda, Founder · Austin, TX
With a background in finance and M&A, Pavel built Backyard Pod from the ground up — obsessing over fixed pricing, honest timelines, and a build that holds up to Texas heat.
Join the team.
We’re always looking for great people who care about craft and customers.
See open rolesBuilder or developer?
Volume pricing and PM integration for builders and developers.
Talk to our team