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.

Outdoor Kitchens + Garden Rooms: The Ultimate Irish Outdoor Living Combo

Two Products, One Outdoor Living Space

At New Chapter Homes we are known for modular homes, garden rooms and garden pods. Increasingly, clients who install a Chapter Two garden studio or a Garden Room are returning to add an outdoor kitchen — and the combination is transformative.

Together, a garden room and an outdoor kitchen create a complete outdoor living space: sheltered seating and comfort inside, full cooking capability outside.

How the Combination Works

The Garden Room or Pod

A garden room provides a weatherproof, insulated, year-round interior. It can be a dining area, a lounge, a home gym, a yoga studio or a home office — and when paired with an outdoor kitchen, it becomes the sheltered dining and seating space for your outdoor entertaining.

Our garden rooms and pods are built with the same turnkey philosophy as our modular homes:

Steel-frame construction with premium insulation
Smart tech as standard — fire and intruder alarms, smart TVs, smart toilets
Built under the 45m² planning exemption where possible
Delivered and installed turnkey

The Outdoor Kitchen

Just outside the garden room, under a pergola or open to the sky, the outdoor kitchen handles all the cooking. With a built-in gas grill, induction cooktop, pizza oven, outdoor fridge and sink, it is a complete culinary setup — not a barbecue, a kitchen.

Why They Work So Well Together

Year-Round Usability

The garden room extends the season for the outdoor kitchen. Even in winter, you can cook outside and dine inside in comfort. Add a motorised louvred pergola over the kitchen and the combination is usable for 10–12 months of the year.

Shared Aesthetic

Because both products are designed and installed by New Chapter Homes, the materials, finishes and detailing can be matched. A stainless steel and aluminium outdoor kitchen pairs beautifully with a contemporary garden pod.

Single-Point Accountability

One team designs, manufactures and installs both the garden room and the outdoor kitchen. No coordinating multiple contractors, no finger-pointing — just one turnkey project.

Planning Permission Simplicity

Both a garden room (under the 45m² exemption) and an outdoor kitchen (typically exempt as a garden structure) can usually be installed without planning permission in Ireland. We confirm your specific situation during the free site survey.

Popular Configurations

The Entertainer

A Chapter Two garden studio as a dining and lounge space, with a four-module outdoor kitchen — grill, induction, fridge and sink — under a louvred pergola just outside.

The Family Garden

A Garden Room as a play and relaxation space, with a compact two-module BBQ island on the adjacent patio.

The Home Chef

A larger garden pod as a kitchen-diner, with a full outdoor entertaining suite — grill, pizza oven, induction, wine cooler and extraction — as the outdoor counterpart.

A Natural Extension of What We Do

Outdoor kitchens are a natural extension of our modular home and garden room expertise. The same craftsmanship, the same weatherproof materials, the same turnkey delivery — applied to outdoor cooking.

Book a free site survey to design your combined garden room and outdoor kitchen with New Chapter Homes.

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