Frequently Asked Questions

Knowing the difference in housing options is important for knowing what you can place on your property, if it is insurable, and how the codes in your location will affect your home.

• Modular Homes: Factory-built and delivered in sections to be assembled on a permanent foundation, meeting IRC codes. They are considered real property and often required by lenders and local governments to have modular certification.
• Manufactured Homes: Built to HUD codes and placed on a trailer chassis, classified as personal property. Financing can be more expensive, and they typically do not appreciate like real property.
• Stick-Built Homes: Constructed on-site to IRC codes. Prefab cabins, even if built with lumber, do not qualify as stick-built.
• Tiny Homes: A tiny home is generally considered to be 400 square feet or less, excluding lofts. They are built to residential codes in Appendix Q, falling under modular regulations. Tiny homes on wheels are built to RVIA codes and are not certified modular cabins.

Researching property zoning and restrictions is crucial to ensure the right type of housing for your needs. If you have questions, we’re here to help!

Leland’s Cabins specializes in certified modular homes and commercial options, which are factory-built and designed to be placed on a permanent foundation. These homes comply with local building codes and are distinct from mobile homes, which are typically built on a chassis with wheels. Our cabins are not stick-built, as they are constructed in our factory rather than on-site. Additionally, we offer RVIA certified park models, which are built to ANSI codes. Our range of options ensures you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and needs.

Our prefab cabins are expertly crafted in our factory, not on-site. This factory-built approach offers several advantages, including a faster construction timeline due to our streamlined process and a reduced carbon footprint. However, there are some limitations compared to on-site builds, particularly in the design and footprint flexibility of your home. Our prefab cabins are designed to be transportable, which can affect certain design elements. If you’re interested in exploring how our factory-built cabins can meet your needs, feel free to contact us for more information.

At Leland’s Cabins, we stand out through our commitment to quality, sustainability, and transparency.

• Sustainability: We are the only prefab cabin builder that gives back more than we consume in lumber, thanks to our ongoing tree planting initiative. Our lean manufacturing minimizes waste and reduces our carbon footprint.
• Certification: We are the only prefab cabin company certified modular in Texas, building to state codes and certifications. We’re certified in 20 states and can extend this to new states, ensuring you receive a certified modular cabin.
• Transparency: We offer straightforward pricing without inflated MSRP prices or misleading discounts. Our prices reflect true value, and any discounts due to vendor reductions are promptly communicated. All quotes come with a 7-day price guarantee.
• Integrity: We own our role as a factory-built cabin provider, adhering to residential state codes for certified modular homes. We don’t mislead by claiming to be “stick-built” when we’re proudly factory-built.
• Continuous Learning: We foster a learning environment, valuing feedback from employees and clients. We stay updated with code changes and advocate for smart-sized living solutions.

Learn more about our company and values on our about us page.

At Leland’s Cabins, our prefab cabins range in size to accommodate various needs. Our smallest cabin starts at 216 square feet, perfect for compact living or as an additional guest space. Our largest cabin spans 2,304 square feet, offering ample space for families or commercial use. Each cabin is customizable, ensuring a perfect fit for your land and lifestyle.

Each of our modular cabins is fully customizable, allowing us to work closely with you to tailor the design and features to perfectly fit your specific needs and preferences. Whether you need a cozy retreat or a spacious family home, we ensure that your cabin aligns with your lifestyle and land requirements.

You can find all of our floorplans on our cabins model page.

Leland’s Cabins offers one of the best warranties in the prefab cabin industry, featuring a 1-year craftsmanship warranty and a 10-year structural warranty. This warranty is on the cabin itself and is fully transferable if you sell your cabin to a new owner, ensuring continued value and assurance.

A full copy of our warranty is available through your sales expert, and we provide a comprehensive Home Warranty Binder. This binder includes the Leland’s Cabin warranty and all other applicable warranties for items installed by certified contractors or manufactured by others, such as flooring, windows, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical work.

We are transparent and honest about what our warranty covers and what it does not. While we address all service issues under our warranty, it’s crucial to properly prepare your cabin site. Most service calls we receive relate to inadequate site preparation, which can lead to leveling, flooring, and plumbing issues. These issues are preventable but not covered under the builder warranty. We recommend obtaining an engineered foundation plan and hiring a licensed contractor to prepare your cabin pad to prevent these problems.

At Leland’s Cabins, you can use our standard cabin floor plans at no additional charge and, we offer some design modifications to our existing plans at no extra cost. However, if you desire complete design changes or a fully custom floor plan for your certified modular home, there is an engineering fee of $2,500. This fee covers the creation of plans tailored to your specific requirements.

We encourage you to consult with your sales expert to explore our optimized prefab cabin plans and certified modular plans. With a wide range of options available, there’s a good chance we have a floor plan that aligns with your vision for your prefab cabin layout.

Our certified modular cabin options are not built on a chassis with wheels. These cabins are designed as permanent structures, meant to be placed on a prepared foundation for stability and compliance with residential building codes. However, we do offer a line of RVIA certified park models that are built on a chassis to ANSI codes, providing a mobile solution for those seeking flexibility and convenience.

Take a look at our RVIA certified Park Models for more details!

Our cabin buying process is streamlined and straightforward, designed to make your experience as seamless as possible:

Step 1 – Find Your Plan: Work with our design specialists to select a cabin floor plan that fits your needs. We offer a variety of sizes and styles in our prefab cabins.

Step 2 – Pick Your Choices: Customize your cabin with options for flooring, countertops, cabinets, insulation, exterior colors, AC/heating units, exterior siding, and more.

Step 3 – Purchase Your Cabin: Secure your cabin by finalizing your choices and contract. Our sales team will guide you through the site preparation process.

Step 4 – We Build Your Cabin: While you prepare your cabin site, we’ll build your cabin over the next 12-18 weeks. Our 131-point Inspection Checklist ensures a worry-free build. Our Customer Care team will keep you updated on the build schedule to help you time your site prep with the cabin completion.

Step 5 – Delivery of Your Cabin: As your prefab cabin nears completion, our Customer Care team will confirm your site readiness, coordinate delivery, and finalize payment. Once everything is set, we’ll deliver your new cabin to your property!