All-steel prefab ADUs and backyard homes built in weeks, not years.
Cover is a Los Angeles-based startup founded in 2014 that designs and builds all-steel prefab homes and ADUs. Cover handles everything from site survey and permitting to factory fabrication and on-site installation. Their S1 model is a 580 sq ft one-bedroom, one-bathroom home with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound porch, built from a durable all-steel structure. Cover is known for its streamlined, tech-enabled process that compresses timelines significantly compared to traditional construction. Featured in Dwell in 2024.
Location: Los Angeles, CA. Home types: ADU, Backyard Home, Panelized. Build method: All-steel panelized, factory-fabricated, end-to-end service.
Published delivery framing: Regional. Southern California only. Cover handles site survey, permits, fabrication, and installation end-to-end.
Published delivery scope: Quote-specific scope. Scope is quote-specific. Confirm freight, setting, foundation, utilities, permits, assembly, and finishes in the written contract.
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580 sq ft one-bedroom, one-bathroom all-steel prefab home. Features floor-to-ceiling windows, wraparound porch, full kitchen, and open floor plan. Cover manages permits, fabrication, and installation end-to-end.
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