How much does a modular home cost in Ireland?

Modular homes in Ireland from New Chapter Homes start from approximately €45,000 depending on the model and specification. Our Chapter One, Two and Three series offer different sizes and finishes to suit a range of budgets.

Do modular homes in Ireland need planning permission?

Planning requirements depend on the proposed use, size, location and circumstances of the property. A permanent modular home used as a dwelling generally requires planning permission. Certain developments may qualify for an exemption, subject to all applicable conditions. Customers should obtain site-specific advice from their local authority or planning professional.

How long does it take to build a modular home?

Modular homes from New Chapter Homes are typically manufactured within 8–12 weeks (indicative) and installed on site within a few days, depending on groundworks, site preparation, planning, and specification.

Do you supply garden rooms in Kildare?

Yes, New Chapter Homes is based in Naas, Co. Kildare and supplies garden rooms, garden studios and modular buildings across Kildare and nationwide.

Can I finance a modular home in Ireland?

Indicative finance options may be available from €200 per week (subject to status and lender approval) through our finance partners, with deposits from 10% and indicative approval timelines of 48–72 hours. Self-employed applicants are welcome. First-time buyers may also qualify for the Help-to-Buy grant (subject to scheme eligibility). Indicative prices cover the turnkey building, delivery and installation; site-specific works are assessed after the site survey and identified separately in the written quotation.

What is the difference between a modular home and a prefab home in Ireland?

Modular homes and prefab homes are often used interchangeably in Ireland. Both are built in a factory and transported to site. New Chapter modular homes are fully fitted — including kitchen, bathroom, plumbing, and electrical fit-out — and are built to the same building regulations (BCAR, Part L, Part B) as traditional homes, with an A-rated BER certificate.

Are modular homes energy efficient in Ireland?

New Chapter modular homes are designed for A-rated BER performance, with premium insulation, heat pump heating, and airtight construction. Actual BER performance depends on final specification and is confirmed on completion. Actual energy savings depend on usage, specification and the property being compared.

Can I put a modular home in my garden in Ireland?

Planning requirements depend on the proposed use, size, location and circumstances of the property. A permanent modular home used as a dwelling generally requires planning permission. Certain smaller garden structures may qualify for an exemption, subject to all applicable conditions. Customers should obtain site-specific advice from their local authority or planning professional.

How long does it take to install a modular home in Ireland?

A New Chapter modular home is typically manufactured in our factory in approximately 8–12 weeks (indicative), then installed on your site within 1–2 days using a crane. The total timeline from order to handover is typically 10–16 weeks (indicative), depending on site preparation, planning, and specification.

Do Irish banks give mortgages on modular homes?

Modular homes built to building regulations and appropriately certified may be mortgageable, subject to individual lender criteria. We can advise on what lenders typically require and introduce you to finance partners. Indicative finance options may also be available from €200/week (subject to status and lender approval).

Do you build modular homes in Kildare?

Yes. New Chapter Homes is based in Naas, County Kildare, and builds luxury modular homes, sustainable garden pods and affordable housing across all of Kildare — including Naas, Newbridge, Kildare Town, Maynooth, Athy, Leixlip, Celbridge, Kilcock, Kilcullen, Johnstown, Sallins, Clane and everywhere in between. Our display village in Johnstown, Naas is coming soon — register your interest to be notified when it opens.

Do you build modular homes in Dublin?

Yes. New Chapter Homes designs, manufactures and installs luxury modular homes, sustainable garden pods and affordable housing across Dublin city and county — including Rathcoole, Clondalkin, Tallaght, Lucan, Blanchardstown, Swords, Malahide, Howth, Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Castleknock, Clontarf and every area in between. A-rated, fully fitted homes from €45,000 (€200/week), installed in 6–10 weeks.

How much does a modular home cost in Kildare or Dublin?

Modular homes in Kildare and Dublin start from €45,000 for our Chapter Three compact home, with our two-bedroom Chapter One from €80,000 and bespoke family homes from €220,000. Indicative prices cover the fully fitted interior, delivery, installation, and certification. Indicative finance options may be available from €200/week (subject to status). Foundations, groundworks, service connections and other site-specific works are assessed after the site survey and identified separately in the written quotation.

Can I get a garden room in Kildare or Dublin without planning permission?

Planning requirements depend on the proposed use, size, location and circumstances of the property. Certain garden rooms and smaller modular units may qualify for an exemption, subject to all applicable conditions. Customers should obtain site-specific advice from their local authority or planning professional. New Chapter Homes can advise on your specific site in Kildare or Dublin — contact us for a free assessment.

Affordable Luxury Modular Homes in Ireland: Premium Design, Sensible Cost

Affordable Luxury Modular Homes in Ireland

Affordable luxury is the promise of the modern modular home — premium design, high-end finishes and smart technology, at a sensible cost. This guide explains how a modular home delivers luxury without the luxury price tag.

What Makes a Modular Home "Luxury"?

1. Premium Design

A luxury modular home is designed — not assembled. Thoughtful layouts, considered flow, and architectural detail that you'd expect from a high-end architect.

2. High-End Finishes

Cedar or larch cladding — premium timber exteriors
Designer kitchens — quality units, worktops and appliances
Fully fitted bathrooms — quality sanitaryware, tiling and fittings
Oak-effect laminate flooring — durable and warm
Triple glazing — maximum comfort and quiet

See: Cedar Cladding on Modular Homes and Triple Glazed Windows in Modular Homes

3. Smart Technology — as Standard

Fire alarms, intruder alarms, smart TVs and smart toilets — all fitted as standard in a New Chapter home.

See our specifications for full details on smart tech included as standard

4. A-Rated Efficiency

A luxury home should be cheap to run. Premium insulation designed to achieve an A2 BER standard, airtightness and efficient heating mean low bills alongside high comfort.

See: BER A-Rated Modular Homes in Ireland

5. Space and Light

Full-height glazing, open-plan living and generous ceiling heights — the feel of a luxury home.

How Modular Delivers Luxury at a Sensible Cost

Factory efficiency — controlled production cuts waste and cost
Fixed-price contract — no budget creep
Included features — smart tech, alarms and finishes as standard, not as costly upgrades
One builder — no margin stacking across multiple contractors

See: Modular Home Prices Ireland

What "Affordable Luxury" Costs

2-bed luxury modular home: from around €80,000–€110,000
3-bed luxury modular home: from around €120,000–€150,000
4-bed luxury modular home: from around €150,000–€190,000

A traditional luxury build of the same spec would cost two to three times as much.

Talk to Us About an Affordable Luxury Home

At New Chapter Homes, we build affordable luxury modular homes across Ireland. Book a free consultation to talk through your luxury modular home.

Key Resources

Explore our modular homes — the New Chapter Homes range.
Read the Modular Homes Hub guide — the complete guide to modular homes in Ireland.
View Chapter One — 2 bed — two-bedroom modular home from €80,000.
View Chapter Two — Studio pod — studio capsule pod from €65,000.
View Chapter Three — Compact — compact modular home from €45,000.
See modular home prices — modular home costs in Ireland.
Explore finance options — understanding your payment options.