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.

Smart Tech as Standard: Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, Smart TVs & Smart Toilets in Every New Chapter Home

Smart Tech as Standard — in Every New Chapter Home

Yes — we fit all of our modular homes and pods with the latest technology.

Fire alarms. Intruder alarms. Smart TVs. Smart toilets. All supplied as standard — fitted, wired and ready the day you move in. No upgrades, no extras, no chasing third-party installers.

At New Chapter Homes, we believe a modern home should be smart, safe and comfortable from day one — not a shell you have to upgrade piece by piece. So we fit the latest technology in every home and pod we build, as standard.

See our specifications page for full details on smart tech included as standard

1. Fire Alarms — Fitted as Standard

Every New Chapter home and pod is fitted with a full, interconnected fire alarm system:

Hard-wired, interconnected detectors — if one sounds, they all sound
Smoke and heat detection throughout the home
Meets Irish Building Regulations Part B
Tested and certified before handover

A fire alarm system is normally an €800–€1,500 upgrade. With us, it's included.

2. Intruder Alarms — Fitted as Standard

Every unit is fitted with a full intruder alarm system:

Door and window contact sensors
PIR motion sensors
Smart keypad with keypad and fob arming
Pre-wired and ready to activate

An intruder alarm is normally a €600–€1,200 upgrade. With us, it's included.

3. Smart TVs — Fitted as Standard

A smart TV is fitted in the living area of every home and pod:

Mounted and cabled at handover
Smart streaming apps built in
HDMI and USB pre-wired to the wall
Living area placement as standard

A smart TV and professional mounting is normally a €700–€1,500 extra. With us, it's included.

4. Smart Toilets — Fitted as Standard

Every bathroom is fitted with a smart toilet:

Heated seat
Warm-water wash and warm-air dry
Soft-close lid
Integrated into the bathroom fit-out

A smart toilet is normally a €1,200–€2,500 luxury upgrade. With us, it's included.

What Would This Cost Elsewhere?

| Feature | Typical cost elsewhere | With New Chapter | |---|---|---| | Fire alarm system | €800–€1,500 | Included | | Intruder alarm system | €600–€1,200 | Included | | Smart TV + mounting | €700–€1,500 | Included | | Smart toilet | €1,200–€2,500 | Included | | Total | €3,300–€6,700 | Included |

That's €3,300–€6,700 of value built into every home and pod — as standard.

Why We Do This

Most builders hand over a shell and leave you to source, buy and install the smart and safety features yourself — chasing electricians, alarm companies, TV installers and plumbers, each with their own cost and lead time.

We don't think that's good enough. A new home should be ready to live in the day you get the keys — safe, secure, entertained and comfortable. So we fit all of it in the factory and during installation, and we include it in the price.

Which Homes and Pods Does This Apply To?

All of them. Every Chapter One, Chapter Two and Chapter Three modular home, every Coffee Bar Pod, every Garden Room and every Site Accommodation unit we build now comes with fire alarms, intruder alarms, smart TVs and smart toilets fitted as standard.

See our models: Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Garden Room, Coffee Bar Pod, Site Accommodation

Talk to Us

Ready for a home that's smart from day one? Book a free consultation and we'll talk through your project — and everything that comes with it.