Custom Catios

Built for your home, designed for your cats

Fully enclosed outdoor structures custom-built to complement your home and withstand real Midwest weather.

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THE BASICS

What is a catio?

A catio is a fully enclosed outdoor structure that allows cats to enjoy fresh air, sun, and stimulation, without the risks of roaming freely. Our catios are custom-designed to complement your home and built to withstand real Midwest weather.

Quality Construction

Exterior-grade materials and proven methods for long-term durability and safety.

Fits your home

Custom-designed for your specific space, layout, and visual style.

Built for cats

Layouts planned around how cats move, climb, perch, and rest.

Cedar catio staircase and fence detail
Home-attached cedar catio with multi-level platforms
Catio interior with turf flooring and platforms
Cat on a rope bridge inside a custom catio
Catio with rope bridge and platform on a concrete patio

THE WORK

Backyard of a house with an added covered patio and catio, surrounded by a wooden fence and landscaped with green bushes and grass.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1 - Design Consultation
We talk through your space, your cat(s), placement options, and what you’re looking for.

2 - Concept & Estimate
We create a custom design concept and provide a clear price range based on size, layout, and complexity.

3 - Site Visit & Final Measurements
Once approved, we visit your space to take precise measurements and confirm site details.

4 - Build & Install
Your catio is built and installed with care, attention to safety, and long-term durability.

INVESTMENT

Pricing

Every catio is a one-of-a-kind build. Here's a general sense of where most projects land:

  • Small / Window-attached: From $4,000
    Basic layout, simple footprint

  • Medium / Freestanding: $6,000–$12,000
    Multiple platforms, custom sizing

  • Large / Architectural: Quoted Individually
    Complex layouts, premium finishes, travel builds

Final pricing depends on size, materials, site conditions, and travel.

WHERE WE BUILD

Service Area

Based in Ames, Iowa, we primarily serve Central Iowa and the Midwest. Travel builds are available for the right project.

Let’s Build Something

Tell me about your catio dreams and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Not sure where to start? That’s fine too, just reach out and we’ll figure it out together.

Prefer to call or text? 515-460-1311

Prefer email? info@elmswickandoak.com

Ready to build a safe outdoor space for your cats?

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Phone: 515-460-1311

Tell me about your space and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.