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Pro-Fab: Models, Pricing, Timelines and What You Need to Know (2026)
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In short — Groupe Pro-Fab is a Quebec manufacturer of modular homes founded in 1989, according to the manufacturer's website, operating two plants (Vallée-Jonction in Quebec and Morewood in Ontario) and offering three product lines: residential, multi-unit and institutional. It delivers throughout Quebec and Ontario, announces a factory production time of roughly 8 to 10 weeks, and covers its homes under the GCR warranty. Pro-Fab publishes no pricing (as of July 2026): for a budget, you must go through its sales advisors. This independent profile summarizes what the manufacturer says about itself — and what it does not say.
If you are shopping for a factory-built home in Quebec, Pro-Fab almost always makes the list. But between the manufacturer's website, which sells, and quote-comparison directories, which often rank without a stated methodology, it is hard to find a straightforwardly factual portrait. That is the purpose of this page: to gather what is verifiable, attribute it to its source, and say clearly when information is not published.
The company at a glance
According to the profab.ca About page (consulted in July 2026), Groupe Pro-Fab:
- has been active in modular home construction since 1989, more than 35 years;
- operates two manufacturing plants: Vallée-Jonction, in the Beauce, and Morewood, in Ontario;
- employs more than 300 people;
- has 7 sales locations with model homes in Quebec;
- offers more than 200 customizable models;
- received the Canada's Best Managed Companies 2025 designation, a Deloitte programme, again according to the manufacturer's website.
On ownership: La Presse reported in June 2021 that Pro-Fab was passing to the Quebec investment fund Kairos — a return to Quebec control, as the paper headlined it ("Pro-Fab redevient québécois et voit grand," June 24, 2021). Before that, the company had acquired Ontario manufacturer Guildcrest Building Corporation in 2012, according to Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce, giving it its second plant. More recently, the manufacturer's website states that homes under the Confort Design brand are now built in the ProFab plant. In February 2026, the company announced on its site "a new chapter for ProFab in Ontario," following the opening of a sales location in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham in fall 2025.
The three product lines
Navigation on profab.ca is organized around three pillars — a structure that sets Pro-Fab apart from several competitors focused solely on single-family homes.
Residential
The residential line covers, according to the manufacturer's website, single-storey homes, two-storey homes, semi-detached and multigenerational homes, triplexes, a unimodular format and cottages. Models come in several styles: classic, modern, contemporary, farmhouse and Scandinavian. With more than 200 models listed, this is a broad catalogue; to understand which type of prefabricated home suits your project, our guide to types of prefab homes provides the basic reference points.
Multi-unit construction
Pro-Fab features a multi-unit section with two product categories: apartment buildings and townhouses. It is one of the few mainstream manufacturers to present multi-unit models in a structured catalogue. For a developer or investor, the questions to ask are the same as for any manufacturer — see our guide for developers.
Institutional construction
The third pillar featured on the site is institutional construction. The manufacturer does not publish a detailed list of residential equivalents for this line; projects are handled on a custom basis through its advisors.
Pricing: what Pro-Fab does not publish
This is the most important point for a buyer: Pro-Fab published no pricing at the time of our consultation (July 2026) — neither per square foot nor by model. Its FAQ explicitly directs buyers to the advisors at its sales locations, who are "in a position to estimate the cost" of a project. This is not an exception — most Quebec manufacturers do the same — but it is worth knowing before you shop: you will not get a figure until you enter their quotation process.
To get a sense of market price ranges before requesting a quote, see our modular home price guide and our analysis of the real cost in 2026. And as always, compare equivalent offers: a "home only" price and an all-inclusive price cannot be compared — this is explained in Turnkey or shell.
Announced timelines
Pro-Fab's FAQ (consulted in July 2026) gives concrete benchmarks, which is appreciated:
| Stage | Timeline announced by the manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Factory production (contract signing to module delivery) | minimum 8 to 10 weeks, depending on supply and availability |
| On-site work after the foundation (millwork, plumbing, electrical) | minimum 4 to 6 weeks |
| Finishing (taping, painting, flooring, tile) | 6 to 8 weeks before move-in |
These figures come from the manufacturer and apply to its standard projects; any variable (complex site, heavy customization, season) can extend them. To place these timelines within a complete project schedule, see our guide on timelines and scheduling for a modular project.
Warranty, financing and land
Still according to the manufacturer's FAQ:
- Pro-Fab homes are covered by the GCR warranty, with protection "of up to five years." This is the mandatory new residential building warranty plan in Quebec — our article on the GCR warranty explains what it actually covers.
- Pro-Fab offers mortgage services through financial institutions accredited with the manufacturer, with, according to the manufacturer, a faster loan approval.
- For land, the manufacturer enters into agreements with certain developers to offer land banks, and its advisors can help find a site.
The FAQ also clearly distinguishes modular (nearly complete modules built in the factory, with doors, windows, cabinets, plumbing and electrical) from panelized (insulated walls assembled on site) — a distinction we detail in our modular construction glossary.
Territory served
"ProFab delivers throughout Quebec and Ontario," the manufacturer's FAQ states. The Morewood plant, acquired with Guildcrest in 2012 according to Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce, anchors the Ontario presence, which the company says it strengthened in 2026. The 7 sales locations listed on the site are, however, all in Quebec: for a project in a remote area, confirm transportation and assembly costs in writing at the quotation stage.
How to evaluate Pro-Fab for your project
A factual profile does not replace your own due diligence. Before signing with Pro-Fab — or any manufacturer — apply the checklist in our guide How to choose your builder: RBQ licence on the public registry, GCR coverage confirmed in writing, detailed inclusions list, signed schedule, and verifiable references. Our comparison of Quebec builders places Pro-Fab among the other families of players in the market.
In summary
- Established Quebec manufacturer (1989 per its website), two plants, more than 300 employees, more than 200 models.
- Three product lines: residential, multi-unit, institutional — rare coverage in the market.
- Published timelines: 8 to 10 weeks in the factory, then 10 to 14 weeks of on-site work and finishing, according to its FAQ.
- No pricing published: budget only through its advisors.
- GCR warranty up to five years, affiliated mortgage services, delivery throughout Quebec and Ontario, per the manufacturer.
Sources: profab.ca (About, FAQ, product lines pages — consulted July 2, 2026); La Presse (June 24, 2021); Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce. Independent profile written by Jeremy Soares. Last updated: July 2, 2026. No figure or statistic on this page is invented; every claim about the manufacturer is attributed to its source.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pro-Fab publish its prices?
What are Pro-Fab's production timelines?
Does Pro-Fab deliver throughout Quebec?
Are Pro-Fab homes under warranty?
Sources
- Construction de maisons modulaires — À propos — Groupe Pro-Fab (profab.ca)
- Foire aux questions — Groupe Pro-Fab (profab.ca)
- Site officiel — gammes et modèles — Groupe Pro-Fab (profab.ca)
- Pro-Fab redevient québécois et voit grand — La Presse (24 juin 2021)
- Groupe Pro-Fab, la référence dans le marché de la construction de maisons modulaires — Développement économique Nouvelle-Beauce
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