We're Out Back: Custom ADU Builder in Austin
We're Out Back is an Austin-based ADU contractor established in 2020. The company focuses on building custom accessory dwelling units tailored to the specific needs and preferences of individual homeowners. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, they work with clients to design and construct spaces that genuinely fit their lifestyle.
The range of uses they build for is broad. Homeowners in Austin have worked with We're Out Back to create:
- Home offices – a quiet, separate workspace away from the main household
- Backyard offices – streamlined, single-room studios designed for focused work
- Rental units – detached ADUs that can serve as long-term rentals or short-term vacation rentals
- Elderly care suites – sometimes called in-law suites or granny flats, these give aging family members independence while keeping them nearby
- Home gyms – personal fitness spaces built to the homeowner's preferences
- Versatile studios – mid-sized units suitable for guest accommodation or multi-purpose use
- One-bedroom suites – full living setups with essential amenities for extended family or rental guests
As an accessory dwelling unit builder, We're Out Back handles projects from initial concept through to completed construction, including the often complex permitting process.
Their Five-Step Process
We're Out Back follows a structured five-step process to take a project from inquiry to completion:
- Initial consultation – Once a request is received, the team contacts the homeowner to discuss needs, preferences, and building options.
- Design questionnaire and site visit – Homeowners complete a design questionnaire. Following a site visit, the team develops a custom design proposal covering layout, materials, and specifications.
- Permitting – After the design is agreed upon, We're Out Back manages all necessary paperwork and permits to ensure compliance with local Austin zoning laws.
- Construction – With permits in hand, construction begins. Skilled craftsmen oversee every aspect of the build, with an emphasis on quality materials and sound construction practices.
- Completion and handover – Once construction wraps up, the finished backyard cottage or suite is ready for use, whether as a workspace, living space, or rental unit.
This process is designed to reduce the administrative burden on the homeowner while keeping the project aligned with their original vision.
About We're Out Back
The company is led by Malachi, who is described as the driving force behind We're Out Back. His focus is on personal service and craftsmanship, with each ADU build tailored to the individual homeowner. The company operates specifically in the Austin area and has been active since 2020.
For Austin homeowners considering a garage conversion, a Casita, a granny flat, or any other form of accessory dwelling unit, We're Out Back offers a custom-built approach from design through to final construction.
