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 vs Traditional Homes in Ireland: Which Is Right for You?

Modular Homes vs Traditional Homes in Ireland

If you're planning to build a home in Ireland, one of the first decisions you'll face is whether to choose a traditional build or a modular home. Both have their strengths, but modular housing is quickly becoming the smarter, more efficient choice. This guide compares the two across the factors that matter.

1. Construction Time

Traditional builds can take 12–18 months from breaking ground to handover, often longer with weather delays.
Modular homes are built in a factory in 8–12 weeks and installed on site in days — a whole home delivered in a fraction of the time.

See: Modular Home Installation in Ireland

2. Cost Efficiency

Traditional builds are open-ended — labour and material costs rise, budgets creep, and the final price is rarely the quoted price.
Modular builds come with a fixed-price contract. Factory construction reduces labour and material waste, keeping costs controlled.

See: Modular Home Prices Ireland

3. Quality Control

Traditional builds depend on the skill and availability of on-site trades, in Irish weather, with variable quality.
Modular builds are factory-built in controlled conditions, to a consistent standard, with precision engineering and inspection at every stage.

See: NSAI Accredited Modular Homes Ireland

4. Energy Savings

Traditional builds vary — older builds are expensive to heat; even new builds vary by spec.
Modular homes are designed to achieve an A2 BER standard, with excellent insulation and airtightness as standard — far lower running costs.

See: BER A-Rated Modular Homes in Ireland and U-Values & Energy Efficiency

5. Flexibility & Expansion

Traditional builds can be extended, but it's disruptive and expensive.
Modular homes are designed to be extended — add a module later with minimal disruption.

See: Modular Extensions Ireland

6. Disruption

Traditional builds mean months of construction noise, dust, deliveries and trades on your site.
Modular builds mean days on site — the home arrives finished.

Side-by-Side Comparison

| Factor | Modular home | Traditional build | |---|---|---| | Build time | 8–12 weeks + days on site | 12–18 months | | Cost | Fixed-price | Open-ended | | Quality | Factory-controlled | Site-variable | | Energy | Designed to achieve A2 BER standard | Varies | | Weather delay | Minimal (factory build) | Significant | | Disruption | Days | Months | | Extension | Add a module | Disruptive |

Which Is Right for You?

Choose modular if you want speed, a fixed price, A2 BER standard efficiency and low disruption. Choose traditional if you need a highly bespoke one-off design on a complex site, and time and budget are flexible.

For most Irish buyers — especially first-time buyers, downsizers and self-builders — modular is the smarter choice.

See: Modular Homes for First-Time Buyers in Ireland

Talk to Us

At New Chapter Homes, we build modular homes designed to achieve an A2 BER standard across Ireland. Book a free consultation to compare modular vs traditional for your project.

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.
Read our planning guide — planning permission for modular homes.