FAQ - Zip Pods

Yes.  The easiest way to schedule a tour is to fill out the form on the Contact Us page.  We’ll contact you within 24 hours to get more information from you and schedule a model home tour. 

Yes.  The easiest way to schedule a tour is to fill out the form on the Contact Us page.  We’ll contact you within 24 hours to get more information from you and schedule a model home tour. 

What is your shipping area? 

That depends on the type of unit you are interested in.

SHIPPING – PREFAB CONTAINER HOMES

The container homes can be shipped anywhere in the world.

SHIPPING – RVIA (SMALL MODULAR UNITS) 

They can be shipped anywhere in the United States, but you are responsible for your own shipping outside of the western United States.  We can provide you with a list of shippers who can give you a quote.  

In the western USA, we can help arrange for shipping.

SHIPPING – LARGE MODULAR UNITS – LIKE THE RIDGELINE 840 AND STACK PODS.

We can ship our modular units to the following states:

  1. Utah
  2. Idaho
  3. Wyoming
  4. Colorado
  5. Montana

Right now we only ship our modular units and panelized kits to the areas listed above.  We do not ship outside that shipping area.

That depends on our production schedule and current production backlog.  Sometimes we can ship homes in as little as a few weeks.  For bigger projects, or if we have a full production schedule, our lead time could be 6 months to a year.   We have limited production capacity in our factory in Cedar City UT. 

We currently only have two partners, one in Western Colorado and another in Eastern Idaho. 

We can for projects with 10+ units.  For single family units or projects with less than 10 units,  we do not offer general contracting services. 

Click on that floor plan you are interested in > then “Options and Colors”, submit and fill out the form and send to us.  We’ll ge back to you within 24 hours.  You can also fill out the form on the Contact Us page and we can send you more information about any of our floor plans. 

RVIA Units:  Those come as completed units, 100% move-in ready.  They are delivered on a chassis (permanently connected to a trailer) and are just rolled into the location, leveled and plugged into power and water hookups.  Then they are ready to be occupied.   

Larger modular units that will be placed on a permanent foundation also come 100% completed in the factory.  They come from the factory move-in ready.  However, the pricing DOES NOT include the following items and you will need to obtain bids and pricing on these items from local contractors. 

The following work must be completed onsite, not in the factory:

  • Excavation
  • Footings and Foundation
  • Any exterior sidewalks, patios, paving, parking, landscaping, etc.
  • Utility connections from the street into the crawl spaces.  
  • Insulation in the crawl space.
  • Final plumbing connections in the crawlspace.
  • Installing the exterior electrical meter base and connecting the main power from the meter base to the complete electrical panel inside the modular unit.
  • Onsite fire sprinkler connections.  Our modular units come with fire sprinklers already pre-installed and inspected in the factory.  However, connecting the main water line, installing the fire riser and connecting to the fire sprinklers already pre-installed in the  modular units must be done onsite.  Generally, in each modular unit there is a fire sprinkler “stub out” in the crawlspace or mechanical closet for each unit where the main sprinkler line connection is made.
  • Shipping and setting the modular units – We can include shipping and setting (crane, etc,) in our price or your onsite general contractor can include it in his scope of work.  
  • Siding and roofing “stitch-up”.  We can also include this in our price and scope of work or your local general contractor can include it in his scope of work.  Whatever is more efficient.  Generally we like to include this in our scope of work. 

All factory inspections are completed by certified state inspectors or licensed and approved third party inspectors.  All onsite inspections, such as footings and foundations, are completed by the local building inspectors.  We work closely with the local building official, where the homes will be delivered and set, so they are aware of the inspection process.

The modular units are either RVIA certified and built on a permanent chassis or must be set on a crawlspace, not a slab.  The floor system is built into the modular unit and we need at least 30” of space underneath the units, in the crawlspace so that mechanical connections can be made in the crawlspace after the units are set. 

The modular units are either RVIA certified and built on a permanent chassis or must be set on a crawlspace, not a slab.  The floor system is built into the modular unit and we need at least 30” of space underneath the units, in the crawlspace so that mechanical connections can be made in the crawlspace after the units are set. 

  1. 30% deposit when we begin construction on the kit in our factory. 
  2. 30% when the 4-way inspection is completed – rough framing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
  3. 30% When the drywall and painting is completed.
  4. The final 10% is due either when the units are completed and ready to ship, or when they are set onsite if we are including the shipping and setting in our price.

We have a small factory in Cedar City UT.

3665 South 2600 West
Cedar City Utah 84721

It’s a 2-1/2 hour drive north of Las Vegas NV and a 3 hour drive south from Salt Lake City UT.

We do not currently work in California, but may work there in the future.   

Contact us and fill out the basic form or send us an email.  We’ll get back to you in 24 hours or less.  Pricing depends on location.

NO. Manufactured homes are built to a less stringent building code (HUD Code). Zip Kit Homes are built to the same building code as any other site-built home or commercial building (IRC or IBC latest codes). As far as banks, lenders and appraisers are concerned, the home is NO DIFFERENT than any site-built home.

We build your project according to the International Residential Code (IRC) or the International Building Code (IBC). These are the same building code as most site-built homes in the United States and are the highest standard. This allows you to qualify for FHA and USDA financing at low interest rates. This also ensures a higher resale value of your home. 

Currently we only offer the homes listed on our website. We do not build custom homes. If you are looking for multiple homes or a multi-family housing project, we can customize the homes to fit your specific circumstances and land. Contact us to discuss your specific project needs

Yes. Our homes generate about 80% less waste than standard site-built homes. In addition, because we focus on energy efficiency, your home will require less energy and natural resources to maintain and enjoy.

Yes. Our homes generate about 80% less waste than standard site-built homes. In addition, because we focus on energy efficiency, your home will require less energy and natural resources to maintain and enjoy.

Over 20 years as a general contractor. We’ve built over 500 homes. We’ve been building prefab kit homes since 2009

We offer quantity discounts for larger projects.  We can also discuss different finishes and materials to save money on your project

We offer a full warranty against manufacturer’s and quality defects. 

Yes, Only if your project is 10 or more units we can offer custom floor plans. For purchases less than 10 units we do not offer custom floor plans.  

Only to a limited degree. We will work with your designers to try and maximize the best views, etc.  

Not very often. In the event that a window does break or crack, we would send you a replacement window.