LIV180 designs and builds luxury Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), backyard office sheds, art studios

 Add private living space, boost property value, and create the perfect work-from-home oasis—without ever leaving your lot. 

We guide you from zoning and financing to turnkey delivery with a single dedicated Project Director. 

Recent code changes now allow as many as three dwellings on lots as small as 2,500 sq ft, making a high-end ADU or studio the smartest way to expand in West Lake Hills, Tarrytown, Rollingwood, and beyond. 

Create a private guest house, multigenerational suite, or executive office that matches the architecture of your primary residence. 

New ADUs in Austin add $150 K – $300 K in appraised value and can lease for $2,200 – $2,400 / month, delivering 8 %+ cap rates in core zip codes. 

Luxury sheds and prefab studios—often installed in under four weeks—give executives a noise-free office steps from the back door. 

Austin’s 2024 HOME Initiative shrank minimum lot size for ADUs, while drought-tolerant landscaping and high-efficiency HVAC keep utility costs low. 

Category High-End Options We Offer     

ADU Living Spaces

Guest cottages • Multigenerational suites • Short-term-rental units • Pool casitas   

Dedicated Work Zones Executive backyard offices • Podcast studios • Trading floors with redundant power   

Creative & Wellness Studios Art & pottery sheds • Craft rooms • Yoga / Pilates pavilions • Music practice rooms   

Luxury Specs Spray-foam envelopes, Marvin® windows, Porcelanosa® floors, smart-home automation, solar-ready roofs     

• Zoning Check – We verify SF-1/SF-2/SF-3 or HOME overlay eligibility and minimum setbacks.
   
• Lot-Size & FAR Calculations – Updated rules let qualifying lots under 5,750 sq ft add ADUs; we model massing in 3-D.
   
• Fast-Track Review – LIV180 prepares all Austin permit packets and shepherds them through the Building & Development Services Center.
   

Option Typical Range Highlights    

HELOC / Home-Equity Loan 6 – 9 % APR Tap existing equity quickly. 

Construction-to-Perm Loan Prime + 1 One close, interest-only during build. 

Renovation Loan Up to 90 % ARV Uses future appraised value of the ADU. 

Cash-Out Refi 6 – 8 % APR Lock long-term fixed rate. 

Our team also supplies rental-income pro-Formas and collaborates with insurance carriers to ensure the new structure is fully covered from day one. 

1. Concierge Discovery Call
   Assess goals, budget (most luxury ADUs run $200 K – $400 K), and site constraints.
    
2. On-Site Charrette
   Our architects present 3-D concepts, finish palettes, and cost-locked proposals.
    
3. Permitting & Financing
   We file permits, secure HOA approvals, and finalize loan documents.
    
4. Off-Site Prefab / On-Site Prep
   Studio modules are precision-built while we pour piers and run utilities, cutting build time by 50 %.
    
5. Installation & Finishing
   Craned-in delivery, luxury interior fit-out, landscape integration.
    
6. Turn-Key Handover & ROI Toolkit
   You receive manuals, maintenance binder, and rental-income templates.
    
7. Lifetime Stewardship (optional)
   Your House Manager folds the new structure into our annual maintenance calendar.
    

Upgraded 200-amp service, tree removal, and premium interior finishes can add 10 – 20 % to baseline budgets; our fixed-price contracts cover these contingencies up front. 

• Single Point of Contact – From soil report to final cleaning.
   
• IICRC-certified trades & white-glove crews for zero-defect delivery.
   
• Four-Week Studio Option – Fastest luxury office shed timeline in Central Texas.
   
• Data-Driven ROI & Rental Guidance – Earn up to $3,500–$5,000/month on premium short-term rentals.
   
• Sustainable Luxury – Net-zero options, smart HVAC, drought-adaptive gardens.
   

Book a private consultation to explore Austin ADU design-build, backyard office sheds, or a bespoke craft studio that elevates your property and lifestyle.

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Serving Austin, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights & the Hill Country.