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.

Modular Home Manufacturers Ireland: Built Locally, Built Right

What Does a Modular Home Manufacturer Do?

A modular home manufacturer builds your home's modules in a factory — the timber frame, insulation, wiring, plumbing, internal fit-out and finishes — then ships them to your site for installation. New Chapter Homes is both manufacturer and builder: we design, manufacture, deliver and install, so you deal with one accountable team end to end.

The distinction between a manufacturer and a builder matters. Some companies design and sell modular homes but outsource the actual manufacturing — sometimes overseas. That introduces a long supply chain, a language barrier for changes, and a long distance between where your home is built and where it's installed. A manufacturer who is also the builder keeps the whole process under one roof and one set of accountable hands.

Why Does Local Manufacturing Matter in Ireland?

Quality control — you can visit our Kildare workshop and see your home being built.
Shorter delivery — less transport distance means lower cost and lower risk.
Local accountability — a Kildare-based team, not an overseas supplier.
Faster aftercare — local support for connections and snagging.
Supporting Irish jobs — your home is built by Irish craftspeople.

Where Are New Chapter Homes Manufactured?

Our modular homes are manufactured in our workshop at The Mill Building, Johnstown, Naas, County Kildare — proudly Irish-owned and family-run. You're welcome to visit by appointment.

What Standards Do You Manufacture To?

Every home we manufacture meets Irish Building Control (BCAR) and building regulations, with an A2 BER rating as standard. Our factory process means tighter tolerances, weather-protected construction and consistent quality you can't get from an exposed site build.

The Factory Advantage

Manufacturing indoors solves problems that site building can't. Timber stays dry, so it doesn't warp. Insulation goes in perfectly because the building is level and still. Wiring and plumbing are first-fixed and tested before walls close, so problems are caught early. Every stage is inspected in good light by the same team. A factory isn't just faster — it's a better environment for building.

What's Your Manufacturing Range?

Chapter One — two-bedroom modular homes.
Chapter Two (F5) — 38m² studio capsule pods with kitchen and wet-room.
Chapter Three — compact modular living.
Garden Rooms & Studios — insulated garden buildings.
Business & coffee pods — turnkey commercial units.

Work With an Irish Modular Home Manufacturer

If you want a home built locally, to Irish standards, by an accountable Irish team, contact New Chapter Homes — Ireland's modular home manufacturer of choice.