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Prefab Homes
A prefab home (short for "prefabricated") is a house whose main parts are built in a factory and then shipped to your land to be put together. Because walls, floors, and sometimes whole rooms are made indoors, the work is not held up by rain or snow, and building on site usually takes less time than a traditional home.
There are a few main kinds. Panelized homes arrive as flat wall and roof panels. Modular homes arrive as finished box-shaped sections that are set on a foundation with a crane. Kit homes come as a package of pre-cut parts that a builder or owner assembles. Many prefab homes are built to the same local building codes as site-built houses and sit on a permanent foundation.
Prefab does not have to mean plain. Builders offer everything from small cabins and backyard homes to large custom houses in modern, farmhouse, and traditional styles. The price you see from a builder often covers only the home itself. Land, foundation, delivery, utility hookups, and finishing work are usually extra, so ask each builder what is included.
What to look for
- What the price includes: the home only, or also delivery, setup, and the foundation.
- Whether the builder delivers to your state and area.
- Which building code the home is built to, and what permits you will need locally.
- How much you can change the floor plan, finishes, and energy features.
- The warranty, and who handles the work on site.
- Realistic timelines for the factory build and for on-site work.
Prefab house models
Acorn Deck House Company
Headland
Headland, a NextHouse, offers panoramic ocean views, privacy, and sustainable design. With its solar orientati…
Alchemy Architects
Klocker House
The Klocker House is situated in a spacious rural setting and serves a dual purpose as a home office for its e…
Altius Modular Homes
Big Rideau Lake Cottage
Nestled on a 5.58-acre site facing west, overlooking the majestic Rocky Narrows, and boasting an impressive 25…
Avrame USA
Duo 100 A-Frame Kit
The Duo 100 is a pre-cut A-frame house kit from Avrame with 54.4 m2 (about 586 sq ft) of floor area across one…
Barn Pros
Blue Ridge Home
The Blue Ridge home embodies the distinctive characteristics of a Barn Pros structure, featuring a timber-styl…
Blu Homes
1000 Model Plan A
This single-story design features a combined kitchen, living, and dining space, along with two bedrooms and a…
BrightBuilt Home
Great Diamond
Drawing inspiration from Maine's iconic barns, the Great Diamond seamlessly blends comfort with efficiency. It…
Champion Homes
790 ADU
The 790 ADU is a multi-section manufactured home by Champion Homes with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 788 squar…
Prefab home builders on Structofy
- Barn Pros Olympia, WA
- Blu Homes Vallejo, CA
- Champion Homes Auburn Hills, MI
- Clayton Homes Knoxville, TN
- Connect Homes Los Angeles, CA
- DC Structures Pennsylvania
- Den Outdoors Seattle, WA
- Dvele San Jose, CA
- Ideabox Hood River, OR
- Jamaica Cottage Shop South Londonderry, VT
- Lindal Cedar Homes Seattle, WA
- LivingHomes Santa Monica, CA
- Ma Modular Austin, TX
- Method Homes Seattle, WA
- Morton Buildings Morton, IL
- Nationwide Homes Martinsville, VA
- Palm Harbor Homes Dallas, TX
- Plant Prefab Rialto, CA
- Ritz-Craft Mifflinburg, PA
- Sand Creek Post & Beam Chisago City, MN
- Stillwater Dwellings Portland, OR
- Studio Shed Louisville, CO
- Turkel Design Boston, MA
- Unity Homes Manchester, NH
- Wausau Homes Wausau, WI
- Westchester Modular Homes Wingdale, NY
Prefab home questions
What is the difference between prefab and modular homes?
Prefab is the broad term for any home whose parts are built in a factory. Modular is one kind of prefab, where the home is built as finished sections that are joined on site. Panelized and kit homes are other kinds of prefab.
Are prefab homes cheaper than site-built homes?
Sometimes, but not always. Factory building can save time and reduce waste, but land, foundation, delivery, and site work add to the total. Ask each builder for a full estimate, not just the price of the home.
Do I need my own land for a prefab home?
Yes, in most cases. You will usually need land that allows homes, plus local permits, a foundation, and utility hookups before the home is delivered.
Can I get a mortgage for a prefab home?
Many prefab homes that sit on a permanent foundation and meet local building codes can be financed like a regular house. Lenders differ, so check with a lender and the builder early.
How do I contact a prefab builder listed on Structofy?
Open a listing or a manufacturer page and use the link to the builder's own website. Structofy is a directory and does not build or sell homes, so prices and availability come from the builder.