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With over 350 pods built in Austin, our experience helps ensure a smooth estimating process with transparent, up-to-date pricing. Every project begins with a site visit to assess your property and utility connections. We’ll review any additional costs with you during this visit and your estimate review. Please reach out anytime if you have questions—we’re here to help.

Backyard Pod - Pricing Breakdown

Pod Essentials Collection (No Bathroom)
Pod Type Pod Price Electrical Trenching Standalone Electrical Permit Mechanical Permit (if required) Additional Foundation (if required) Electrical Panel Upgrade (if required)
Pod 12$36,000$500–$2,000$1,000$500$500–$2,000$4,500–$10,000
Pod 16$41,000$500–$2,000$1,000$500$500–$2,000$4,500–$10,000
Pod 20$48,000$500–$2,000$1,000$500$500–$2,000$4,500–$10,000
Pod Twist$46,000$500–$2,000$1,000$500$500–$2,000$4,500–$10,000
Double Trouble$56,000$500–$2,000$1,000$500$500–$2,000$4,500–$10,000
Pod Living Collection (With Bathroom)
Pod Type Pod Price Utility Work Architectural Plan Set Permit Fees Contingency Fund
Studio$89,000$3,000–$6,000$2,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
Studio Twist$89,000$3,000–$6,000$2,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
One Bedroom$109,000$3,000–$6,000$2,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
One Bedroom Twist$109,000$3,000–$6,000$2,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
Two Bedroom + Loft$155,000$3,000–$6,000$2,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
Pod Villa Collection
Pod Type Pod Price Utility Work Architectural Plan Set Permit Fees Contingency Fund
Villa 1 Bed 1 Bath$175,000$3,000–$6,000$3,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
Villa 2 Bed 2 Bath$225,000$3,000–$6,000$3,900$6,000–$8,000$5,000
Additional Items (If Required)
Item Estimated Price Description
New Survey $1,500–$3,000 Required for permit approval if existing property survey is outdated or unavailable.
Additional Foundation $500–$2,000 Needed to address slopes or uneven terrain; may require structural engineer quote if slope is severe.
Power Line Relocation $7,500–$10,000 Cost to move overhead power lines so pod can be properly installed on your property.
Water Meter Upgrade $1,800 Required if total bathrooms after pod addition are 3.5+; upgrades meter size per city code.
Locating Sewer Clean Out $500 Fee if the sewer clean out location is unknown or inaccessible and must be found.
Grinder Pump $3,500 Needed when wastewater cannot drain by gravity from pod to sewer due to site slope.
Septic Contingency $7,000 To cover potential septic system upgrades; unused funds will be refunded or reallocated.
Obstacles in Trenching Path $500–$3,000 Additional trenching costs for tunneling under patios, decks, driveways, fences, landscaping, or walkways.

*all pricing is subject to change and the final price will be reflected on your detailed estimate.