From a 120 sqft office to a fully equipped backyard home, choose the space that fits your life. 

san antonio's Most trusted
backyard studio Builder

Need Space?
Get Elbow Room.

Beautiful backyard offices and studios starting at $29k.


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woman Owned

Built on-site

studios start at $29k

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What would you do with a little more room?

WORK

CREATE

EXERCISE

GROW

12 x 10
$34,000

16 x 10
$39,000

16 x 12
$44,500

NORA

SMALL SPACES. BIG PERSONALITY.

Meet the Studios

12 x 10
$29,000

16 x 10
$34,000

16 x 12
$39,500

SLOANE

12 x 10
$31,000

16 x 10
$36,000

16 x 12
$41,500

BETTY

12 x 10
$32,000

16 x 10
$37,000

16 x 12
$42,500

ROSE

What's Included In A Studio?

Foundation
Shingle Roof
Insulation
A/C & Heating


Three sizes. Four designs. From 120-192 sqft.  

Electrical Connect up to 50'
On-Site Construction
Luxury Interior Aesthetic
Design Meeting

Need A bath or Kitchen?

SMALL SPACES. BIG PERSONALITY.

JANE LOFT HOME

$289K

Full-Bath | Kitchen | Bedroom | W/D | Loft

24 X 28 | 672 SQFT

$172K

LYNDA HOME

Full-Bath | Kitchen | Bedroom | W/D

24 X 20 | 480 SQFT

$142K

Full-Bath | Wetbar

20 x 16 | 320 SQFT

LYNDA SUITE

Three sizes. Two designs. From 320-672 sqft.  

What's Included In an ADU?

Permitting
Slab Foundation Mini-Split
Trenching

Bathroom/Wetbar
Bathroom/Kitchen
Personal Design Meeting
Utility Connections Up to 50'

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Woman-Owned
Sister Run

What started as a need for space to create became a bigger idea. Beautiful backyard studios can make life feel more possible.

Today, sisters Erin and Amy lead Elbow Room with the belief that a little more space can bring more ease, connection, and freedom to the way you live.

From design and permitting through construction, our turnkey process makes it easier to create a space for work, family, guests, or whatever comes next.


Support women in construction

Woman-Owned. Sister Led.

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Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, The Dominion, Hollywood Park, Shavano Park, Terrell Hills, Monte Vista, King William, Southtown

San Antonio Metro

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Westlake Hills, Tarrytown, Travis Heights, Zilker, Clarksville, Hyde Park, Round Rock, Georgetown


Austin Metro

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We treat every project like we're building for family. Because when you invite us into your backyard, you're inviting us into your life.

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Got Questions?
We Have Answers.

What does an Elbow Room cost?

Studios start at $29,000. ADUs start at $142,000.  







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What's included?

In addition to the structure itself, we include several costs that many other builders don't. Permit plan sets, foundation engineering, permitting services, standard permit fees (building, electrical, plumbing, and sewage permits), and up to 50' unobstructed trenching, 

We don't include site work, landscaping, grading, difficult site conditions, additional electrical meters, water meters, plumbing pumps, utility trenching beyond 50', retro-permitting costs, or site-specific requirements.






What about permitting?





We handle all permitting services and include standard permit fees.

Site-specific permits are not included in the base price in either city and will be billed separately, as well as any required improvements or changes.






How long does it take?

We can't promise a specific length of time for any project. We can promise that our goal is to complete every Elbow Room as quickly as possible without compromising quality. 

Generally speaking, studios take 4-8 weeks. ADUs can take anywhere from 6 months to over a year.






How are utilities handled?

Utility and city sewage work, trenching, and connections are included up to 50'. 








Is there a warranty?

ADUs have a 10-year structural, 2-year systems, and
1-year workmanship warranty, plus any transferrable warranties.

Studios have a 1-year workmanship warranty, plus any transferrable warranties.






Where do you build?

We build in San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country.





What about financing?

We work with any 3rd party lender to finance your Elbow Room. Our clients report positive experiences with Frost Bank, Acorn, and Renofi.








Ready To Add Some Elbow Room?

Start designing your studio today. Our configurator makes it easy to explore options and get instant pricing.