What MODS FAB Inc. does

MODS FAB Inc., operating as ModFab, is a privately held modular construction company founded in January 2019 and headquartered in Dayton, USA. The company designs and manufactures residential and commercial structures built from repurposed steel shipping containers — a construction approach it markets as "cargotecture" or ISBU (Intermodal Steel Building Units). Its product portfolio spans modular cargotecture homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), detached ADUs (DADUs), micro-homes, retreat units, and home office modules. Conversion involves adding insulation, flooring, doors, and windows to fabricate durable, sustainable structures that the company positions as more affordable and faster to build than traditional stick-built housing.

ModFab operates a 55,000 sq ft fabrication facility on 5.5 acres of land (acquired in 2019) and targets a production capacity of 10 homes per month, which the company projects equates to approximately $18M in annual revenue. Construction time after approval averages three months, with the company claiming 20% construction efficiency gains and 30% build-time reductions versus traditional methods. Cost positioning emphasizes up to 90% savings relative to market rate in high-cost metros such as the San Francisco Bay Area.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, one-time sale of completed modular units, complemented by partnerships with multiple unnamed lending institutions to provide customer financing. The company sells primarily through its mod-fab.com website, where prospective buyers submit reservation forms specifying funding and land status, followed by company-led project review calls. Customer segments include individual homeowners seeking ADUs or primary residences, real estate investors pursuing rental income properties in expensive markets, and disadvantaged communities targeted through the founder's stated mission of affordable housing development. Geographic focus spans the Pacific Northwest, Silicon Valley, the Northeast, and the Upper Midwest. The company is actively soliciting capital from accredited investors via a dedicated INVEST page; no prior funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

MODS FAB Inc.

Legal name

MODS FAB Inc.

Website

https://mod-fab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MODS FAB Inc. (ModFab) is a Dayton, USA-based modular construction company that converts repurposed steel shipping containers into residential and commercial structures—including ADUs, micro-homes, retreats, and home offices—for individual buyers, real estate investors, and affordable housing initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Housing

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

SIC

Mobile Homes (2451), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK), ADU Modular/Prefab ADU Procurement & Installation (HSAPAMAL)

Keywords

• Modular construction
• Shipping container homes
• Prefab housing
• Accessory dwelling units
• Cargotecture housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Modular Home Sales: One-time sales of prefabricated shipping container homes. Customers purchase complete modular homes that are built at the company's 55,000 sq ft fabrication facility and delivered/installed on their property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ModFab designs and manufactures modular prefabricated homes and structures built from repurposed steel intermodal shipping containers (cargotecture/ISBU). The company converts shipping containers into sustainable, durable residential units including full modular homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), detached ADUs (DADUs), micro-homes, retreat units, and home office modules, fabricated at a 55,000 sq ft facility and delivered to customer properties.

Product overview

MODS FAB Inc. (ModFab) operates as a modular prefabricated housing company that converts steel shipping containers into habitable structures, a construction approach referred to as 'cargotecture'. The company offers a portfolio of products including Modular Cargotecture Homes as its core offering, supplemented by Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs), Micro-Homes, Retreat Units, and Home Office Modules. The company has acquired a 55,000 sq ft warehouse fabrication facility on 5.5 acres to support production, with a stated goal of producing 100 units in the first 12 months of operation. Construction takes approximately 3 months following approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular Cargotecture Homes Modular homes built from repurposed steel shipping containers, designed as sustainable, durable, and cost-effective housing solutions marketed as 'cargotecture' and targeted at individual home buyers and real estate investors.
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Secondary housing units installed on single-family residential properties, designed to provide affordable housing options and address housing shortages for homeowners.
• Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs) Detached secondary dwelling units similar to ADUs but structurally independent from the main residence, offering standalone living spaces on residential properties.
• Micro-Homes Compact, efficient living spaces designed to maximize utility in a minimal footprint, suitable for individuals or small households.
• Retreat Units Vacation or secondary living spaces designed for relaxation and temporary occupancy, built using ModFab's modular shipping container approach.
• Home Office Modules Dedicated workspace structures designed for remote work or professional use, built as standalone modular units.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% cost savings compared to market rate in high-cost markets like San Francisco area
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lending Institutions (Multiple Unnamed Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModFab has partnered with multiple lending institutions to provide unique financing options for customers purchasing modular shipping container homes. The company offers consultations to help customers find appropriate lending solutions based on their financial situation and project requirements.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dvele: Technology-enabled prefab smart-home manufacturer combining factory-built modular construction with design and automation, comparable on premium modular residential positioning.
• Boxabl: Manufactures factory-built foldable modular homes targeting affordable housing and ADU buyers, with comparable production philosophy, customer profile, and speed-of-construction narrative.
• Cover: Software-driven prefabricated home builder focused on backyard ADUs and accessory dwellings, overlapping heavily on ModFab's core ADU/DADU use cases and direct-to-consumer GTM.
• SG Blocks: Publicly-traded company that converts intermodal shipping containers into modular buildings for residential, commercial, and industrial uses; directly comparable construction method and customer segments.
• Honomobo: Designs and manufactures modular homes and ADUs from shipping containers, closely matching ModFab's cargotecture approach, customer base (homeowners and developers), and product mix (ADUs, primary residences).
• Plant Prefab: Sustainable prefabricated home manufacturer with a custom-design and factory-build model, addressing similar sustainability- and speed-driven buyer segments in the ADU and primary residence markets.
• Method Homes: Prefabricated modular home builder producing custom single-family and ADU units from a factory, sharing ModFab's controlled-manufacturing approach and target customer profile.

Emerging players

• Backcountry Hut Company: Prefab modular cabin/hut manufacturer for remote and sustainable residential builds; comparable on prefab delivery model and modular component engineering, though oriented toward smaller retreat use cases.
• Mighty Buildings: 3D-printed and modular home producer targeting ADU and affordable housing buyers; overlaps with ModFab on speed, sustainability, and ADU-centric product strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Lindal Cedar Homes: Established prefab and custom home manufacturer with decades of brand equity and a national dealer network; represents the broader incumbent prefab-home category ModFab competes within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@modfabmovement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/design2buildfirm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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