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 Homes Kildare: Local Builds From Our Naas Workshop

Where Are New Chapter Homes Based in Kildare?

Our office and workshop are in The Mill Building, Main Street, Johnstown, Naas, County Kildare (W91HK82). That means a modular home in Kildare is built locally — by a Kildare team, in a Kildare workshop, with Kildare service and support. You're welcome to visit us by appointment to discuss your project.

Being local isn't a marketing line for us — it's a genuine operational advantage. When your home is built a short drive from your site, the same joiners who built it can be at your door for the snag list, the same project manager who oversaw the factory build can attend the install, and any aftercare visit doesn't require a cross-country journey. For Kildare clients, that proximity translates directly into faster, more accountable service.

Why Buy a Modular Home in Kildare?

Kildare is one of Ireland's fastest-growing counties, with strong demand for new homes, garden offices and granny flats. Buying local means:

Shorter delivery distance from our Naas workshop to your site.
Faster on-site support for connections, snagging and aftercare.
Local knowledge of Kildare County Council planning requirements.
A local team you can meet face to face.

Kildare's mix of commuter towns and rural land means we see the full range of projects: a garden office behind a Naas semi-D, a granny flat beside a family farmhouse outside Newbridge, a Chapter One two-bedroom home on a rural plot near Athy. The county's planning authority — Kildare County Council — is one we know well, and that familiarity makes applications smoother.

Which Modular Homes Suit Kildare Plots?

Kildare has a mix of suburban gardens (Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth, Celbridge, Leixlip) and larger rural plots. Our full range works:

Chapter One — two-bedroom homes for rural Kildare plots.
Chapter Two & Garden Rooms — garden studios and annexes for Naas and Newbridge back gardens.
Business pods — turnkey clinics and offices for Kildare's many self-employed professionals.

Do You Handle Kildare Planning Permission?

Yes. We're familiar with Kildare County Council's planning process and can manage the full application for you, or advise on exempted development where your build qualifies.

Can I Visit the Workshop in Naas?

Yes — by appointment. We encourage Kildare clients to come and see a build in progress in our workshop. Seeing a module at the insulation stage, or walking through a finished pod before it ships, tells you more about quality than any brochure. Call 045-574017 to arrange a visit.

How Do I Start a Kildare Modular Home Project?

Call us on 045-574017 or visit our Johnstown office. We'll arrange a free site assessment anywhere in County Kildare and give you a clear, fixed budget for your modular home.

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Modular Homes Kildare: Local Builds From Our Naas Workshop

Where Are New Chapter Homes Based in Kildare?

Why Buy a Modular Home in Kildare?

Which Modular Homes Suit Kildare Plots?

Do You Handle Kildare Planning Permission?

Can I Visit the Workshop in Naas?

How Do I Start a Kildare Modular Home Project?

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