Pool Houses and Guest Houses in Dallas
Estate ADU designs and builds pool houses and guest houses in Dallas and the Park Cities. A pool house can be a simple cabana with a bathroom or a full guest suite with a kitchen. The kitchen is what decides the permit path, and we handle it either way.
A pool house makes the backyard work harder. A place to change, a bathroom so nobody drips through the house, shade, and a fridge within reach. Add a bedroom and it becomes a guest house for family who stay for weeks.
Pool House or Guest House?
Pool house
Guest house
What's inside
Bathroom, changing area, wet bar, lounge
Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area
Permit path (Dallas)
Usually a building permit only, if no kitchen
Kitchen usually means a Board of Adjustment special exception
More on the rules in our Dallas ADU permit guide.
Featured Project: Richmond Ave Pool House
A 600 sq ft pool house built for grandparents who fly in from India and stay for months. The family needed more space than Dallas allows by right, so we took the project to the Board of Adjustment and won approval for the larger footprint. Large windows face the pool, and a private courtyard connects it to the main house.
See more of our work →What We Build Into Pool Houses
- A full bathroom with an outdoor-friendly shower
- A wet bar or kitchenette (kitchen rules depend on your city)
- Big doors and windows that open to the pool
- Durable floors that handle wet feet
- Storage for pool gear
- Space for a bed or sleeper sofa, if it doubles as a guest room
Built to Match Your Home
The pool house should look like part of the property, not a kit dropped in the yard. We match rooflines, siding and trim to the main house.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a pool house cost in Dallas?
It depends on size, finishes and whether you add a kitchen. You'll get a real range for your lot after a free lot check.
Does a pool house need a permit in Dallas?
Yes, a building permit. Adding a kitchen usually means a Board of Adjustment special exception too.
Can a pool house have a bathroom?
Yes. A bathroom is the most common thing we build into one.
Can my pool house become a guest house later?
It can, but adding a kitchen later changes the permit path. If you might want one, plan for it now.
How long does it take to build a pool house?
It depends on the permit path. We'll give you a timeline for your lot at the lot check.
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Send us your address. We'll check your zoning, look at the site and give you a price range you can plan around.
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