Michigan residents are lucky to live next to a multitude of gorgeous lakes and rivers, as well as the big cities of Detroit and Grand Rapids. While individuals in Michigan 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 addition to in-state companies, there are a number of companies located in the Great Lakes region that serve Michigan as well as a number of national companies with prefab homes for sale in Michigan. The builders and companies on our list serve the entirety of Michigan including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, and Ann Arbor.

Below, our list of modular homes and prefab homes companies in Michigan highlights companies both in Michigan 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 Michigan, kit home companies in Michigan, manufactured homes companies in Michigan, and tiny homes companies in Michigan. 

Prefab Home Companies in Michigan

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

Modular Homes in Michigan

MEKA Modular - (Toronto, Canada)

• MEKA Modular is a designer and manufacturer of modern, modular homes. In addition to 13 pre-designed models, buyers can either make modifications to existing plans or work with MEkA for a fully-custom project. 

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $170 - $390 per square foot

• List of MEKA Modular modular home floor plans with cost info 

Dickinson Homes - (Iron Mountain, MI)

• Dickinson Homes is a Michigan-based, full-service modular home builder. They work with buyers at all stages of the project including planning, design, manufacturing, site work, and on-site installation and finishes. Their homes feature a wide range of designs including ranches, chalets, hybrid log cabins, and modern tiny homes.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $200 - $240 per square foot

• List of Dickinson Homes modular home floor plans with cost info 

evoDOMUS - (Cleveland, OH)

• EvoDomus is a designer of sustainable, high-end prefab homes. Like most designers, they do not manufacture the homes themselves but rather work with a network of manufacturers. While all of their projects are fully custom and can be modified to meet customers' exact specifications, their past projects can be used as inspiration, and often feature high-end finishes and design elements.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $500 - $500 per square foot

Alchemy Architects - (Saint Paul, MN)

• Alchemy Architects is a designer of modern prefab homes. While they have their own series of homes, the WeeHouse, they also work on fully-custom projects. From a design standpoint, their homes largely feature modern architecture. In the past, they have built modern ranches, modern barn homes, and unique, contemporary homes.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $250 - $490 per square foot
  
  
  
  

  Kit Homes in Michigan

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

Hygge Supply - (Lake Leelanau, MI)

• Hygge Supply is a designer and manufacturer of refined, modern prefab home kits. Their comprehensive home kits include structural materials to build the home such as framing and SIPs as well as finish materials such as high-end appliance packages, custom cabinetry, fixtures, and lighting. Their home designs are refined, modern, and are influenced by Scandanavian architecture.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $215 - $445 per square foot

• List of Hygge Supply kit home floor plans with cost info 

Deer Run Cabins - (Campbellsville, KY)

• Deer Run Cabins designs and manufactures cabin-style homes. In addition to multiple pre-designed homes, buyers can also work with Deer Run Cabins and their own designer to develop a custom plan. Additionally, Deer Run Cabins can deliver homes in various states of finish ranging from structural kits to roughed-in modules.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $135 - $275 per square foot

• List of Deer Run Cabins kit home floor plans with cost info 

Escape Traveler - (Rice Lake, WI)

• Escape Traveler is a builder and designer of fully-mobile tiny homes on wheels.  Their tiny homes have a number of design influences including modern, Japanese, and rustic architecture. In addition to 9 pre-engineered designs, they also work on fully-custom projects.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $206 - $324 per square foot

• List of Escape Traveler Modular home floor plans with cost info

Manufactured Homes in Michigan

Champion Home Builders - (Troy, MI)

• Champion Homes is one of the largest builders and dealers of modular and manufactured homes in the U.S. They operate via a network of regional sellers meaning that although you may buy a Champion-built home, it may be sold and the project managed by a third-party company. Their designs largely feature traditional architecture and simple aesthetics

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $115 - $260 per square foot

• List of Champion Home Builders modular home floor plans with cost info 

Alternative Construction Homes in Michigan

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

Maverick Tiny Homes - (Eaton, OH)

• Maverick Tiny Homes designs and builds 3 styles of tiny houses with options for modifications and even fully-custom builds. All of their homes are built on wheels and they also offer upgrades that allow for off-grid living

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $402 - $404 per square foot

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

Modern Tiny Living - (Columbus, OH)

• Modern Tiny Living sells 4 styles of pre-designed tiny homes and each home can be purchased in a number of sizes. They also work on fully-custom projects and all homes are fully-mobile and feature unique, built-in furniture.

• Turn-key Cost Estimate: $300 - $500 per square foot

• List of Modern Tiny Living modular home floor plans with cost info 

Comparing Prefab Home and Modular Home Options in Michigan

Understanding Prefab Home Options in Michigan

While the companies and builders listed above are only a few of the prefab home options available in Michigan, they are a good starting point for researching a new home build. To help you move along with your project, there are a two key things to consider when choosing a builder:

• Construction Type - All of the methods listed below are considered “prefab” as they include components that are pre-fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility and later shipped to the final build site.

  • Modular - Homes are built using a series of pre-constructed modules or boxes that once completed, are shipped to the final build site and assembled on the foundation.

  • Kit - Kit Houses are built using a series of pre-measured & cut parts. Depending on the company, kits can range from the lumber necessary to complete the structural framing on the home (like a timber frame or post & beam house) to a pack of structural insulated panels (SIPs) which allow for easy assembly.

  • Manufactured - Manufactured houses (sometimes referred to as mobile homes) are very similar in nature to modular homes. The most important difference is that manufactured homes are built to federally set HUD building codes, rather than the state and local codes that govern site-built homes and modular/kit homes.

  • Container - Shipping container homes are built using recycled shipping containers that are repurposed as structural framing for a home. They are typically built to local building codes.

  • Tiny - Tiny houses can take on a variety of forms, so it is important to clarify with the builder which type of project you are looking for. One style tiny homes come in is park model homes. In this style, homes are placed on a permanent or semi-permanent foundation (like manufactured homes). Another common style is RV-certified tiny homes on wheels which are placed on a trailer-like chassis.

• Builder Specifics - When deciding which builder to work with, there are several quantitative and qualitative ways of comparing options. This includes:

  • Services Offered - Who is responsible for different action items associated with the build? For example home design, engineered & stamped drawings, filing for permits, preparing the building site, manufacturing modules, shipping & installation, finishing the interior of the home

  • Operating History - How long have the been in business? How many projects have they worked on in the past? How have past clients evaluated their work?

  • Cost & Pricing - While we use $/sqft as a way to estimate project cost, no two builds are the same. The best way to get an idea of how much your project will cost is to speak with each builder regarding your project specifics. Aside from the builder and your vision for your home, your building site can significantly impact your cost of building.

If you have questions regarding your project and would like project-specific assistance, connect with a member of our prefab concierge program.