Price Comparisons
The prices listed here are based on ADU builders operating in the Texas Hill Country. We've made every effort to ensure that the information is accurate and reflects the most up-to-date features and pricing available at the time of publication. However, it's important to note that our expertise is limited to our own operations at Elbow Room. We do not have detailed knowledge of other companies' practices or pricing. The information is meant for general comparison only, and actual prices and features may differ. We recommend that prospective customers research and contact builders directly for the most accurate and current information.
120 Sqft
| Features | Elbow | White | Yellow | Black | Blue |
| Base Price | $32,000 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $17,400 | $37,500 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $32,000 | $37,000 | $37,500 | $35,300 | $37,500 |
| Living Space | 120 sqft | 120 sqft | 120 sqft | 120 sqft | 120 sqft |
| Dimensions | 12 x 10 | 12 x 10 | 12 x 10 | 12 x 10 | 12 x 10 |
| Height | 8' | 8' | 9' | 9' | 8' |
| Base | 4" Slab On Grade | Pier & Beam | Concrete Piers | $2,200 | 4" Slab On Grade |
| A/C | Through-Wall A/C | Mini-Split | Mini-Split | $1800 | Mini-Split |
| Lighting | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED |
| Drywall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES |
| Flooring | LVP | SVP | LVP | LVP | LVP |
| Electrical Hook-Up | Included Up To 75 feet | $1000 Up to 100 feet | $1500 up to 100 feet | $1500 | Included |
| Siding | James Hardie Smooth or Cedarmill Plank Lap | Vertical Smooth Board & Batten | Hardie Vertical Panel | Hardie Panel Smooth Lap | Fiber Cement |
| Windows | 2 x 3050 | 2 Panel Horizontal | 1 x 4040 | Overhead Transoms | 2 x 3040 Overhead Transoms |
| Doors | Full-light French | Full-light French | Sliding Glass | Full-light French | Sliding Glass |
| Deck | 12 x 4 Wood | 12 x 2 Composite | 12 x 4 Composite | N/A | N/A |
| Roof | Galvanized Metal V Crimp | Galvanized Metal | PBR Panels | 26 Guage Galvalume | Metal |
| Insulation | Walls R13 Roof R38 Subfloor R19 | Walls R15 Roof R49 | Walls R13 Roof R19 | Walls R15 Roof R21 | Type Unknown |
| Construction | Included | Included | Included | N/A | Included |
| Assembly & Finish Out | N/A | N/A | N/A | $9,100 | N/A |
| Shipping | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1700 | N/A |
| Purchase Tax | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1600 | N/A |
| Estimated Total Cost | $32,000 | $37,000 | $37,500 | $35,300 | $37,500 |
200 Sqft
| Features | Elbow Room | White | Yellow | Black | Blue |
| Base Price | $46,000 | $48,000 | $50,200 | $26,000 | $52,500 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $46,000 | $49,000 | $51,700 | $52,200 | $52,500 |
| Living Space | 200 sqft | 200 sqft | 200 sqft | 200 sqft | 200 sqft |
| Dimensions | 20 x 10 | 20 x 10 | 20 x 10 | 20 x 10 | 16 x 12.5 |
| Height | 8' | 8' | 9' | 9' | 8' |
| Base | 4" Slab On Grade | Pier & Beam | Concrete Piers | $2,200 | 4" Slab On Grade |
| A/C | Through-Wall A/C | Mini-Split | Mini-Split | $1800 | Mini-Split |
| Lighting | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED |
| Drywall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flooring | LVP | SVP | LVP | LVP | LVP |
| Electrical Hook-Up | Included Up To 75 feet | $1000 Up to 100 feet | $1500 up to 100 feet | $1500 | Included |
| Siding | James Hardie Smooth or Cedarmill Plank Lap | Vertical Smooth Board & Batten | Hardie Vertical Panel | Hardie Panel Smooth Lap | Fiber Cement |
| Windows | 2 x 3050 | 3 Panel Horizontal | 1 x 4040 | Overhead Transoms | 1 x 4030 4 x 3060 Overhead Transoms |
| Doors | Full-light French | Full-light French | Sliding Glass | Full-light French | Full-light Single |
| Deck | 20 x 4 Wood | 20 x 2 Composite | 20 x 4 Composite | N/A | 2 on Side 2 on Front |
| Roof | Galvanized Metal V Crimp | Galvanized Metal | PBR Panels | 26 Guage Galvalume | Metal |
| Insulation | Walls R13 Roof R38 Subfloor R19 | Walls R15 Roof R49 | Walls R13 Roof R19 | Walls R15 Roof R21 | Unknown |
| Construction | Included | Included | Included | N/A | Included |
| Assembly & Finish Out | N/A | N/A | N/A | $16,700 | N/A |
| Shipping | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1700 | N/A |
| Purchase Tax | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2200 | N/A |
| Estimated Total Cost | 46,000 | $49,000 | $51,700 | $52,200 | $52,500 |
240 Sqft w/ Bathroom
| Features | Elbow Room | White | Black | Blue |
| Base Price | $73,000 | $94,500 | $65,900 | $85,500 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $88,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $99,400 + Sewage & Water Connections | $117,600 + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections | $85,500 + Permitting + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections |
| Living Space | 240 sqft | 210 sqft | 252 sqft | 200 sqft |
| Dimensions | 20 x 12 | 20 x 12 | 14 x 18 | 20 x 10 |
| Height | 10 ' | 8' | 9' | 8' |
| Base | In-Ground Pier & Beam | Pier & Beam | $5,000 | 4" Slab On Grade |
| Bath | $15,000 | Included | Included | Included |
| Permit Processing | Included | $600 | Included | Quoted |
| Architectural Plans | Included | $650 | Included | Quoted |
| Engineering Plans | Included | $650 | Quoted | Quoted |
| Plumbing Lines | Included | $2,000 up to 100 Feet | Quoted | Quoted |
| Water & Sewage Connections | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
| A/C | Mini-Split | Mini-Split | $1800 | Mini-Split |
| Lighting | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED |
| Drywall | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES |
| Flooring | LVP | SVP | LVP | LVP |
| Electrical Hook-Up | Included Up To 75 feet | $1000 Up to 100 feet | $1500 | Included |
| Siding | James Hardie Smooth or Cedarmill Plank Lap | Vertical Smooth Board & Batten | Hardie Panel Smooth Lap | Fiber Cement |
| Windows | Overhead Transoms 2 x 3050 1 x 3040 1 Bath Transom | Fixed Horizontal Panel 1 Bath Transom | Overhead Transoms 1 x 3060 1 Bath Transom | Overhead Transoms 2 x 3040 |
| Doors | Full-light French | Sliding Glass | Full-light French | Sliding Glass |
| Deck | Upgrade Available | 15 x 2 Composite Part of Footprint Not Part of Living Space | N/A | 20 x 2 Concrete |
| Roof | Galvanized Metal V Crimp | Galvanized Metal | 26 Guage Galvalume | Metal |
| Insulation | Walls R13 Roof R38 Subfloor R19 | Walls R15 Roof R49 | Walls R15 Roof R21 | Type Unknown |
| Construction | Included | Included | N/A | Included |
| Assembly & Finish Out | N/A | N/A | $35,100 | N/A |
| Shipping | N/A | N/A | $2,900 | N/A |
| Purchase Tax | N/A | N/A | $5,400 | N/A |
| Estimated Total Cost | $88,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $99,400 + Sewage & Water Connections | $117,600 + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections | $85,500 + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections |
360 Sqft w/ Bathroom & Kitchenette
| Features | Elbow Room | White | Black |
| Base Price | $86,000 | $109,000 | $80,100 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $116,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $122,400 + Sewage & Water Connections | $143,200 + Plumbing + Sewage & Water Connections |
| Living Space | 360 sqft | 354 sqft | 364 sqft |
| Dimensions | 12 x 30 | 32 x 12 | 14 x 26 |
| Height | 10 ' | 8' | 9' |
| Base | In-Ground Pier & Beam | Pier & Beam | $7,000 |
| Bath | $15,000 | Included | Included |
| Kitchenette | $15,000 3.4 cu Mini-Fridge Microwave Convection Oven Sink 2 Lower Cabinets Upper Cabinets | $8,500 11 cu Fridge/Freezer Sink Dishwasher Pantry & Lower Cabinet Wall Shelves | N/A |
| Permit Processing | Included | $600 | Included |
| Architectural Plans | Included | $650 | Included |
| Engineering Plans | Included | $650 | Quoted |
| Plumbing Lines | Included | $2,000 up to 100 Feet | Quoted |
| Water & Sewage Connections | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
| A/C | Mini-Split | Mini-Split | $1800 |
| Lighting | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED |
| Drywall | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flooring | LVP | SVP | LVP |
| Electrical Hook-Up | Included up to 75 feet | $1000 up to 100 feet | $1500 |
| Siding | James Hardie Smooth or Cedarmill Plank Lap | Vertical Smooth Board & Batten | Hardie Panel Smooth Lap |
| Windows | Overhead Transoms 3 x 3050 1 Bath Transom | Fixed Horizontal Panel 1 x 3060 1 Bath Transom | Overhead Transoms 2 x 3030 1 Bath Transom |
| Doors | Full-light French | Sliding Glass | Full-light French |
| Deck | Upgrade Available | 15 x 3 Composite Part of Footprint Not Part of Living Space | N/A |
| Roof | Galvanized Metal V Crimp | Galvanized Metal | 26 Guage Galvalume |
| Insulation | Walls R13 Roof R38 Subfloor R19 | Walls R15 Roof R49 | Walls R15 Roof R21 |
| Construction | Included | Included | N/A |
| Assembly & Finish Out | N/A | N/A | $43,300 |
| Shipping | N/A | N/A | $2,900 |
| Purchase Tax | N/A | N/A | $6,600 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $116,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $113,900 + Sewage & Water Connections | $143,200 + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections |
560 Sqft w/ Bathroom, Kitchen, & Lofted Bedroom
| Features | Elbow Room | White | Black |
| Base Price | $96,000 | $169,000 | $121,700 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $148,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $174,900 + Sewage & Water Connections | $223,500 + Plumbing + Sewage & Water Connections |
| Living Space | 560 sqft | 560 sqft | 544 sqft |
| Dimensions | 14 x 30 | 16 x 24 | 16 x 34 |
| Height | 10' | 14.5'' | 9' |
| Base | In-Ground Pier & Beam | Pier & Beam | $10,000 |
| Walkable Lofted Bedroom | $15,000 | Included | Loft N/A Single Story Bedroom Included |
| Bath | $15,000 | Included | Included |
| Kitchen | $22,000 | Included | Included |
| Permit Processing | Included | $600 | Included |
| Architectural Plans | Included | $650 | Included |
| Engineering Plans | Included | $650 | Quoted |
| Plumbing Lines | Included | $2,000 up to 100 Feet | Quoted |
| Water & Sewage Connections | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
| Electrical Connections | Included | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| A/C | Mini-Split | HVAC | $1800 |
| Lighting | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED |
| Drywall | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flooring | LVP | SVP | LVP |
| Siding | James Hardie Smooth or Cedarmill Plank Lap or Metal V Crimp | Standing Seam, Cedar, & Hardie Panel | Hardie Panel Smooth Lap |
| Windows | Overhead Side Wall Transoms 6 x 3050 1 x 3030 1 Bath Transom | Fixed Horizontal Panel 4 Fixed Fron Windows 2 Dormer Windows 1 Bath Transom | Overhead Transoms 3 x 3030 1 Bath Transom |
| Doors | Full-light French | Sliding Glass | Full-light French |
| Deck | Upgrade Available | 16 x 3 Composite Porch | N/A |
| Roof | Galvanized Metal V Crimp | Galvanized Metal | 26 Guage Galvalume |
| Insulation | Walls R13 Roof R38 Subfloor R19 | Walls R15 Roof R49 | Walls R15 Roof R21 |
| Construction | Included | Included | N/A |
| Assembly & Finish Out | N/A | N/A | $75, 300 |
| Shipping | N/A | N/A | $3,200 |
| Purchase Tax | N/A | N/A | $10,000 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $148,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $174,900 + Sewage & Water Connections | $223,500 + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections |
720 Sqft w/ 2 Bathroom, 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, & Laundry
| Features | Elbow Room | White | Black |
| Base Price | $140,000 | $199,000 | $141,600 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $189,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $203,900 + Sewage & Water Connections | $ 263,400 + Plumbing + Sewage & Water Connections |
| Living Space | 720 sqft | 720 sqft | 760 sqft |
| Dimensions | 36 x 20 | 16 x 34 | 20 x 38 |
| Height | 14.5' | 14.5'' | 9' |
| Base | In-Ground Pier & Beam | Pier & Beam | $12,000 |
| Walkable Lofted Bedroom | 1 Bedrooms Included $2000 2nd Bedroom Loft Upgrade Available | First Floor Bedroom Lofted Bedroom Included | 1 Single Story Bedroom Included 2nd Bedroom N/A |
| Bath | $15,000 First Full Bath $6,000 Second Full Bath | Included | Included |
| Kitchen | $22,000 | Included | Included |
| Permit Processing | Included | $600 | Included |
| Architectural Plans | Included | $650 | Included |
| Engineering Plans | Included | $650 | Quoted |
| Plumbing Lines | Included | $2,000 up to 100 Feet | Quoted |
| Water & Sewage Connections | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
| Electrical Connections | Included | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| A/C | Mini-Split | HVAC | $1800 |
| Laundry with W/D | $4,000 | Included | N/A |
| Lighting | Recessed LED | Recessed LED | Recessed LED |
| Drywall | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flooring | LVP | SVP | LVP |
| Siding | James Hardie Smooth or Cedarmill Plank Lap or Metal V Crimp | Standing Seam, Cedar, & Hardie Panel | Hardie Panel Smooth Lap |
| Windows | Overhead Side Wall Transoms 8 x 3050 1 x 3030 1 Bath Transom | Fixed Horizontal Panel 4 Fixed Fron Windows 1 x 3060 2 Dormer Windows 1 Bath Transom | Overhead Transoms 4 x 3030 1 Bath Transom |
| Doors | Full-light French | 2 Sliding Glass | Full-light French |
| Deck | Upgrade Available | 16 x 3 Composite Porch | N/A |
| Roof | Galvanized Metal V Crimp | Galvanized Metal | 26 Guage Galvalume |
| Insulation | Walls R13 Roof R38 Subfloor R19 | Walls R15 Roof R49 | Walls R15 Roof R21 |
| Construction | Included | Included | N/A |
| Assembly & Finish Out | N/A | N/A | $93,300 |
| Shipping | N/A | N/A | $3,200 |
| Purchase Tax | N/A | N/A | $10,000 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $189,000 + Sewage & Water Connections | $203,900 + Sewage & Water Connections | $263,400 + Plumbing Lines + Sewage & Water Connections |
