Living Spaces
Guest Houses & Casitas
A self-contained home in your backyard. For guests, for family, for income, for possibility.
Living Spaces
A self-contained home in your backyard. For guests, for family, for income, for possibility.
What We Build
A guest house or casita is a fully independent dwelling unit built in your backyard. It includes a bedroom or studio sleeping area, full bathroom, complete kitchen, living area, and separate entrance. It has independent plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. In Shreveport, a casita with a kitchen, bath, and sleeping area is classified as a detached ADU, allowed by-right in most residential zones with a maximum size of 1,800 sq ft or 60% of your main home.
Cost Range
$80,000 - $250,000
Typical Size
400 - 800 sq ft
Timeline
4-12 weeks
Who It's For
For homeowners who want flexibility. Guest space for visiting family. Rental income from long-term tenants. A casita for aging parents who want independence. A place for adult children returning home. Or simply a retreat that happens to have a kitchen and a bathroom.
Included
Full kitchen with stove, sink, refrigerator, cabinetry
Full bathroom with shower or tub
Bedroom or studio sleeping area
Living area with natural light
Separate entrance with covered porch
Independent plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
Egress windows for safety and light
Insulated, drywalled, painted, finished throughout
Luxury vinyl plank or tile flooring
Board-and-batten siding and roof matching your home
All permits and inspections handled
Why Custom
A casita is a small house, not a large shed. It needs everything a home needs: full plumbing, kitchen electrical, bathroom ventilation, egress windows, accessible design options, and architectural matching to the main home. We design it as a complete living space from the start, not a shed with a kitchenette bolted in later.
Questions
Shreveport allows ADU rentals but short-term rentals (under 30 days) are separately regulated. You'll need a Rental Dwelling Unit Certificate of Registration. Long-term rentals are simpler. We recommend checking current city regulations before planning for short-term rental income.
Building a pool house and casita (or a pool and casita) together saves 10-15% on shared site prep, utility trenching, and permitting. One crew, one project manager, one contract.
In Shreveport, an ADU can be up to 1,800 sq ft or 60% of your main home's gross floor area, whichever is less. Maximum height is 18 feet. One ADU per lot. We'll verify your specific zoning during your consultation.
Book a free 25-minute virtual design consultation. We'll talk about your space, your lot, and what's possible.
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