Land. Permits. Foundation. Financing. Delivery. We answer every question honestly — so you can buy with confidence and zero surprises.
Prefab (prefabricated) means your home is built in a factory — not on your land. It arrives complete and ready to connect to utilities. No construction crew on your property for months.
Our AH Series homes are 100% complete before they leave our facility. Pre-electrical (110V/220V US standard). Pre-plumbed (NPT fittings). Complete kitchen. Bathroom installed. You connect to utilities and move in. No assembly. No construction crew.
| Feature | Traditional Build | Manufactured Home | ✦ Alivance AH Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built offsite | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 100% complete on arrival | ✗ No | Partial | ✓ Yes |
| US electrical standard | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ 110V/220V |
| Fully customizable | ✓ Yes | ✗ Limited | ✓ Yes |
| Delivered worldwide | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ DDP |
| Legal agreement before payment | ✗ Rarely | Sometimes | ✓ Every order |
| Timeline | 6–18 months | 3–6 months | 6–10 weeks |
Before you order a prefab home, you need land that allows it. Zoning laws vary by county and state — some areas are very prefab-friendly, others are not. Here is what to check.
Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Arizona, and the Carolinas have very favorable zoning for prefab and modular homes. California and New York have more restrictions but still widely permit them. Always verify at the county level — state law is a guide, local zoning is the rule.
Permits are required in most US jurisdictions. Here is exactly what you need, what we provide, and what you handle locally.
We build and deliver your home. Permits are your responsibility as the property owner. Every county is different. Some are simple (single form, 2 weeks). Others require stamped engineering drawings and a 3-month review. Budget time and money for this.
Q235B galvanized steel frame. 110V/220V electrical — US standard outlets. NPT plumbing fittings — US and Canadian standard. R-19 wall insulation. R-30 roof. These specs satisfy the majority of US county permit requirements for modular structures.
Your home arrives complete. But your land needs to be ready. Here is exactly what needs to be done before delivery day.
Land clearing & leveling: $500–$3,000 | Concrete slab (40ft home): $4,000–$8,000 | Utility stub-outs: $2,000–$6,000 | Crane/unloading: $800–$2,500
Total site prep budget: $8,000–$20,000 depending on your land and location. This is separate from the home price.
Here is an honest breakdown of what a prefab home actually costs when everything is included — not just the sticker price.
Home (40ft, delivered): $28,000–$35,000 | Site prep: $10,000–$18,000 | Permits: $2,000–$4,000
All-in total: $40,000–$57,000 — a fraction of traditional construction at $150,000–$350,000+ for a comparable size.
This is the part most buyers are most curious about. Here is exactly how delivery works from the day you pay your deposit.
Not all prefab suppliers are equal. Here are the questions every buyer should ask before paying a dollar to anyone — including us.
Company: Alivance Homes, 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan WY 82801 — US registered
Agreement: DocuSign legal agreement before any payment — price, spec, timeline, warranty all locked in writing
Photos: Weekly production updates + full approval photos before balance invoice
Payment: Stripe only — encrypted, traceable, buyer-protected
Tracking: Real container number within 48 hours of dispatch
Warranty: 3-year structural warranty — in your signed agreement
Check off each item as you complete it. This covers everything from before you choose a supplier to the day you move in.
Name, email, phone, size and location. We send full floor plans, pricing and design options — no obligation.