Outdoor structures in Leawood, KS
Pool houses and studios finished to Leawood standards.
Pool houses, backyard offices, detached garages, and custom buildings for Leawood homes, designed to match the house and to pass the HOA the first time.
Leawood is one of Johnson County's most established suburbs, with more than 60 subdivisions west of State Line Road and a housing stock that runs from 1950s ranches near the north end to the large custom homes of Hallbrook and the Hills of Leawood. Lots are big, landscaping is serious, and a backyard building has to earn its place next to the house.
That is our kind of work. A Leawood pool house gets the same roof pitch, stone, and trim as the home; a backyard office gets black window frames and a glass wall instead of a shed door. Leawood permits accessory buildings through Codes Administration, and nearly every subdivision adds architectural review. We design for both before anything is quoted.
What we build in Leawood
Every structure below is priced online for a level, accessible lot and confirmed with a site visit. The notes are specific to Leawood.
Pool HousesFrom $44,900Changing room, storage, a covered spot for shade, finished in the same materials as the house.See models
Backyard OfficesFrom $17,900A modern insulated studio with a glass wall, wired for a full workday.See models
Detached GaragesFrom $38,900Matched to a custom home means matching the roof pitch, stone, and carriage doors.See models
Custom BuildingsCustom quoteFor the Hallbrook and Hills of Leawood lots where nothing in a catalog will do.See models
ShedsFrom $6,900Even a shed gets designed to the house here. Plan on a permit; Leawood exempts only small playhouses.See models
ShopsFrom $26,900For the larger south Leawood lots with room behind the house.See models
Permits
Permits in Leawood
Leawood Codes Administration issues residential building permits. What the city publishes:
We prepare the drawings, file the application, and schedule the inspections. You sign, we do the rest.
| Permit required | Leawood does not publish a square-foot exemption for sheds or garages. The only exempt accessory building on its permit page is a children's playhouse or tree house of 64 square feet or less, so plan on a building permit for any shed, garage, pool house, or studio. We prepare and file it. |
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| Application | Residential building permit application with plans and a site plan to Codes Administration. |
| HOA review | Most Leawood subdivisions require architectural approval for outbuildings, separate from the city permit. Bring your covenants to the site visit. |
| ADUs | Leawood does not have an accessory dwelling unit ordinance on file with the regional council. A backyard office, pool house, or guest space that is not a separate dwelling is the right fit. |
Source: City of Leawood, Licenses and Permits. Verified September 2026. Rules change; we confirm current requirements for your address before the quote is final.
Where we build in Leawood
Leawood neighborhoods we work in include:
- Hallbrook
- The Hills of Leawood
- Mission Hill Estates
- Leawood Estates
- North Leawood near 79th to 95th
- South Leawood toward 151st Street
Models that fit Leawood lots
Configure size and add-ons for a live ballpark, then add it to your cart to request a site visit in Leawood.
The Get-Away
Pool house with folding glass doors and a covered patio.
The Collective
Two-room studio with a covered porch.
The Outfitter
Two-car garage with carriage doors and a gable dormer.
Questions from Leawood homeowners
Do I need a permit for a shed in Leawood?
Plan on it. Leawood publishes no square-foot exemption for sheds or garages; the only exempt accessory building on its permit page is a small children's playhouse. We prepare the drawings and file the residential building permit with Codes Administration.
Will my Leawood HOA approve a pool house?
Most Leawood associations review outbuildings for materials, colors, roof pitch, and placement. We ask for your covenants at the site visit and design the building to match the house and pass review the first time.
Can I build an ADU in Leawood?
Leawood has not adopted an accessory dwelling unit ordinance as of September 2026, so a separate rental unit is not the right plan there today. A backyard office, pool house, or guest space that is not a separate dwelling is what we build in Leawood.
You are based in Missouri. Do you build in Leawood?
Yes. Our shop is in Lee's Summit, about 30 minutes away, and we build on the Kansas side every month. Leawood and Johnson County requirements are routine for us.
Nearby service areas
Overland Park, KSOlathe, KSKansas City, MO All service areas
Ready to build something that lasts?
Tell us what you want to build. We will review your property, walk through the options, and put together a clear quote. No obligation.