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.

Event Kitchens Ireland: Temporary Hire vs a Permanent Modular Kitchen

The Temporary Event Kitchen Market

Across the UK and Ireland, providers like PKL supply temporary event kitchens for hire — portable kitchen units, marquee kitchens and large-scale catering complexes for festivals, weddings, corporate events and major sporting occasions. Their fleet ranges from small portable kitchen buildings through to open-plan kitchens used as pop-up restaurants and banqueting facilities, supported by coldrooms, dry storage and warewashing units.

It is a well-established hire market. But if you cater at events regularly — season after season — hiring a temporary kitchen every time adds up fast. This is the case for owning a permanent modular kitchen instead.

What Temporary Event Kitchen Hire Includes

A typical temporary event kitchen hire covers:

Portable kitchen units — delivered, used and returned
Marquee kitchens — temporary kitchens built inside a marquee
Major event complexes — large-scale kitchen and dining facilities
Catering equipment hire — thousands of items alongside the kitchen units
Coldrooms, dry storage and warewashing — support facilities

You pay for each event, the unit is collected afterwards, and you start again next time.

The Hidden Cost of Hiring

The economics of hiring are simple but unforgiving:

You pay every time. A weekend festival, a wedding season, a summer of pop-up events — each one is a fresh hire fee.
You own nothing. The unit goes back. There is no asset on your balance sheet.
You are limited to the fleet. You get the specifications the rental company holds, not a kitchen built around your menu.
Logistics every time. Delivery, setup, breakdown, collection — for every single event.
No passive income. When you are not using a hired kitchen, it is simply not there.

Over three to five seasons, the cumulative hire cost can approach — or exceed — the cost of a permanent modular kitchen you then own outright.

The Permanent Modular Alternative

A permanent modular outdoor kitchen or Coffee Bar Pod from New Chapter Homes is a different proposition:

One fixed price — design, manufacture, delivery and installation
Yours to keep — a permanent asset on your land
Bespoke to your menu — designed around exactly what you cook and serve
Built to last — professional-grade appliances and durable construction
Available year-round — not just for the events you hire it for
Lettable — when you are not using it, you can rent it out to recover the investment

For caterers, event operators, venues and hospitality businesses, this turns a recurring cost into a one-time investment that keeps paying back.

Where a Permanent Modular Kitchen Fits

Festivals and Outdoor Events

A permanent modular kitchen on your festival site or venue grounds means no hire fee each year — and a facility you can also use for private events, staff catering and off-season income.

Weddings and Venue Catering

A permanent outdoor kitchen at a wedding venue gives you a dedicated catering facility for every wedding, with no temporary setup — and a feature that markets the venue.

Pop-Up Restaurants and Food Businesses

A Coffee Bar Pod or modular outdoor kitchen is a permanent pop-up — a branded, owned unit you can operate from year-round, rather than hiring a temporary kitchen for each season.

Hotels and Hospitality

A modular outdoor kitchen extends a hotel's food and beverage offering into the grounds — a permanent asset that adds guest experience and revenue.

The Calculation

The simplest way to decide is to add up what you spend on temporary event kitchen hire over a typical year — or a typical three-year period — and compare it to the fixed price of a permanent modular kitchen.

For most regular caterers, the permanent kitchen pays for itself within a few seasons and then keeps producing value for years.

Book a Free Site Survey

New Chapter Homes designs, manufactures and installs permanent modular outdoor kitchens and Coffee Bar Pods anywhere in Ireland. Book a free site survey and we will help you compare the lifetime cost of hiring against owning.

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