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Modular Homes and Prefab Homes Companies in Alabama

For Alabama residents looking into building a house, their home needs to withstand the hot summers and mild winters. This is especially true as Alabama’s climates span from the Northern forests to the Southern beaches. Prefab construction builders can adapt their homes to all of these environments, and the quick build time means your home will be ready before the next summer heat wave. Here is our list of the leading prefab and modular home builders serving Alabama.

While individuals in Alabama might not have access to the same number and diversity of prefab home builders as individuals looking to build in other areas of the U.S., it is not a reason to discount a prefab construction for your new home build. In particular, Alabama is home to several nationally recognized tiny home companies. Additionally, there are a number of companies located in the Southeast that serve Alabama as well as a number of national companies with prefab homes for sale in Alabama. The builders and companies on our list serve the entirety of Alabama including Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa.

Below, our list of modular homes and prefab homes companies in Alabama highlights companies both in Alabama and in neighboring states that serve the entirety of the state with different forms of prefab houses. As prefab refers to a wide range of construction methods, our list is broken down into modular home companies in Alabama, kit home companies in Alabama, manufactured homes companies in Alabama, and tiny homes companies in Alabama.

Prefab Home Companies in Alabama

Including Companies That Build Kit Homes in Alabama, Manufactured Homes in Alabama, Modular Homes in Alabama, Shipping Container Homes in Alabama, and Tiny Homes in Alabama

Modular Homes in Alabama

Affinity Building Systems (Lakeland, GA) - Modular Homes for Sale in Alabama

Affinity Building Systems - (Lakeland, GA)

  • Affinity Building Systems design and build modular homes that are well-suited for the Southeastern United States. Their 40+ pre-designed homes are engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds and can be placed on a variety of foundations including on pilings or stilts. Their homes largely feature traditional styles like capes or colonials.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $148 - $202 per square foot

  • List of Affinity Building Systems modular home floor plans with cost info

Global Modulars (Aventura, FL) - Modular Homes For Sale in Alabama

Global Modulars - (Aventura, FL)

  • Global Modulars is a designer and manufacturer of modern shipping container homes. They offer 7 different models of container homes that range in size from 1 container, 1 bedroom homes to 4 bedroom homes made up of 6 shipping containers. Notably, their homes include interior and exterior finishes.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $128 - $216 per square foot

  • List of Global Modulars modular home floor plans with cost info 

Icon Legacy (Selinsgrove, PA) - Modular Homes For Sale in Alabama

Icon Legacy - (Selinsgrove, PA)

  • Icon Legacy is a third party builder of prefab and modular homes. While they often don’t work directly with buyers, individuals with a general contractor and floor plan or custom home idea in mind can work with Icon Legacy who will manufacture the models. Depending on the project, they can even ship homes up to 85% complete.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $150 - $300 per square foot

  • List of Icon Legacy modular home floor plans with cost info 



Kit Homes in Alabama

(Kit Homes in Alabama, Prefab Home Kits, Modular Home Kits)

Kanga Room Systems (Waco, TX) - Kit Homes For Sale in Alabama

Kanga Room Systems - (Waco, TX)

  • Kanga Room Systems designs and manufactures multiple series and sizes of building materials kits. They offer kits for sheds, studios, cabins, and dwellings. From a design standpoint buyers can choose from either a modern or cottage aesthetic.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $180 - $385 per square foot

  • List of Kanga Room Systems modular home floor plans with cost info 

Deltec Homes (Asheville, NC) - Kit Homes for Sale in Alabama

Deltec Homes - (Asheville, NC)

  • Deltec homes is a well-established builder of prefab home shells. They design and manufacture structural shell kit homes that are shipped to the final build site and assembled and finished by a local contractor. One of Deltec’s most popular series of homes feature round, octagon-like exteriors, which are engineered and built to be hurricane-proof.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $303 - $718 per square foot

  • List of Deltec Homes kit home floor plans with cost info 

Topsider Homes (Clemmons, NC) - Kit Homes For Sale in Alabama

Topsider Homes - (Clemmons, NC)

  • Topsider Homes is a kit home designer and manufacturer that specializes in building post-and-beam style homes. Their homes often feature octagonal layouts, though they also work on fully-custom projects. One of their strengths is designing homes that can withstand tropical storms and can be easily built on pilings or stilts.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $175 - $300 per square foot

Enertia (Youngsville, NC) - Kit Homes For Sale in Alabama

Enertia - (Youngsville, NC)

  • Enertia designs and manufactures 15 designs of home kits which range in size from 928 square feet to 3,789 square feet. Notably, their homes are designed to take advantage of geo-thermal and solar energy, which can help homes achieve net-zero energy efficiency.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $265 - $541 per square foot

  • List of Enertia kit home floor plans with cost info 


Manufactured Homes in Alabama

Clayton Homes (Maryville, TN) - Manufactured Homes for Sale in Alabama

Clayton Homes - (Maryville, TN)

  • Clayton is one of the largest builders and sellers of prefabricated homes in the United States. They specialize in building manufactured and modular homes. Homes are sold and projects are managed by a network of local dealers and builders.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $100 - $200 per square foot

For a more comprehensive summary of manufactured housing options in Alabama, see our guide to the best manufactured homes in Alabama.

Alternative Construction Homes in Alabama

(Container Homes For Sale in Alabama & Tiny Homes For Sale in Alabama)

Alabama Tiny Homes (Warrior, AL) - Alternative Construction Homes for Sale in Alabama

Alabama Tiny Homes - (Warrior, AL)

  • Alabama Tiny Homes is a designer and builder of both park model and NOAH-certified tiny homes on wheels. They currently offer 5 models of tiny houses, each one with various size options. Their tiny houses largely feature both cabin and modern design elements.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $190 - $231 per square foot

Timbercraft Tiny Homes (Guntersville, AL) - Alternative Construction Homes For Sale in Alabama

Timbercraft Tiny Homes - (Guntersville, AL)

  • Timbercraft Tiny Homes builds 5 styles and sizes of tiny houses that range in size from 170 square feet to 410 square feet. Their homes feature a modern cabin design and even include a small porch. From start to finish, the construction process takes about 8 weeks.

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $300 per square foot

  • List of Timbercraft Tiny Homes modular home floor plans with cost info



Comparing Alabama’s Prefab Home & Modular Home Options

Headquarters Construction Type # of Floor Plans Custom Projects Cost Per Square Foot Reviews
Google Yelp
Affinity Building Systems (Lakeland, GA) Modular 42 Yes $148 - $202 per sqft 4 Stars
(22 Reviews)
1 Star
(2 Reviews)
Global Modulars (Aventura, FL) Modular 7 No $128 - $216 per sqft 4.5 Stars
(15 Reviews)
No Reviews
Icon Legacy (Selinsgrove, PA) Modular 90+ Yes $150 - $300 per sqft 3.4 Stars
(14 Reviews)
No Reviews
Kanga Room Systems (Waco, TX) Kit 43 No $180 - $385 per sqft 3.3 Stars
(53 Reviews)
3.5 Stars
(28 Reviews)
Deltec Homes (Asheville, NC) Kit 10+ No $303 - $718 per sqft 4.5 Stars
(83 Reviews)
2 Stars
(2 Reviews)
Topsider Homes (Clemmons, NC) Kit 150+ Yes $175 - $300 per sqft 4.5 Stars
(17 Reviews)
3 Stars
(2 Reviews)
Enertia (Youngsville, NC) Kit 15+ Yes $265 - $541 per sqft 5 Stars
(2 Reviews)
No Reviews
Clayton Homes (Maryville, TN) Manufactured 175+ No $100 - $200 per sqft No Reviews No Reviews
Alabama Tiny Homes (Warrior, AL) Tiny 5 Yes $190 - $231 per sqft 4.4 Stars
(42 Reviews)
No Reviews
Timbercraft Tiny Homes (Guntersville, AL) Tiny 5 Yes $300 - $300 per sqft 4.7 Stars
(127 Reviews)
No Reviews


For individuals considering building a prefab home in Alabama, speak with one of our Prefab Concierge representatives.

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