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.

Luxury Outdoor Kitchens Dublin: Year-Round Alfresco Dining & Entertaining

The Rise of Luxury Outdoor Kitchens in Dublin

Dublin's gardens are being reimagined. Where a standalone barbecue once felt like an event, homeowners across Howth, Clontarf, Sutton, Malahide, Rathfarnham and Dún Laoghaire are now installing permanent luxury outdoor kitchens — fully fitted culinary spaces that rival their indoor counterparts.

The shift mirrors the wider outdoor living trend that has driven demand for modular homes and garden rooms across Ireland. Dublin homeowners want to use their gardens for more of the year, and a luxury outdoor kitchen is the centrepiece that makes that possible.

What Makes an Outdoor Kitchen "Luxury"?

A luxury outdoor kitchen is defined by three things: materials, appliances and integration.

Materials

Premium pods are built from 304 stainless steel or marine-grade aluminium — fully rust-proof, corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free. Cabinetry is reinforced with an internal stainless steel frame, and door panels use a multi-layer structure with a 220°C baking process comparable to automotive paint. The result is a cabinet built to last 50 years.

Appliances

A luxury Dublin outdoor kitchen includes professional-grade cooking — a built-in gas BBQ grill, induction cooktop or flat-top griddle — plus integrated outdoor refrigeration, a sink with running water, and optional pizza oven. Everything is housed in weatherproof cabinetry and rated for year-round outdoor use.

Integration

The defining feature of a luxury pod is entertainment integration — LCD TVs on telescopic mounts, Bluetooth audio systems, RGB LED accent lighting and electric-control gates. The kitchen becomes a full home entertainment centre, not just a place to cook.

Year-Round Alfresco Dining in Dublin

The Irish weather is no reason to stop cooking outdoors. With the right setup, Dublin homeowners are cooking and dining outside for ten or eleven months of the year.

Shelter

A motorised louvred pergola is the single biggest season-extender. Close the roof against rain, open it for sunshine — at the push of a button. A fixed pergola or covered structure gives you a dry cooking and dining zone whatever the Dublin weather.

Warmth

For true year-round use, add overhead infrared heaters. Combined with a pergola, heaters turn your outdoor kitchen into a cosy space even on a crisp Dublin evening.

Light

Waterproof COB LED lighting — top, inner-top, side and toe-kick strips — turns your kitchen from a daytime cooking station into an evening entertaining space. RGB accent lighting lets you set the mood.

Pairing with a Garden Room

The most effective year-round setup combines a luxury outdoor kitchen with a garden room or garden pod. The kitchen handles the cooking; the garden room provides insulated, sheltered seating and dining. Cook outside, dine inside — or, on a fine Dublin evening, dine outside under the pergola.

This combination echoes our core modular home and garden room range: the same turnkey philosophy, the same weatherproof materials, applied to outdoor living.

The Lifestyle Payoff

A luxury outdoor kitchen changes how you use your Dublin home. It adds a second kitchen, a second dining room and a social space that draws family and friends together. It extends your living space without extending your house — and without the cost or planning complexity of an extension.

It is, quite simply, the best single investment you can make in your Dublin garden.

Start Your Dublin Outdoor Kitchen

Book a free site survey with New Chapter Homes anywhere in Dublin. We will design a luxury outdoor kitchen — with shelter, lighting and warmth — that lets you cook and dine outdoors for most of the year.

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