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.

Year-Round Alfresco Dining in Ireland: How an Outdoor Kitchen Extends Your Season

Rethinking the Irish Outdoor Season

The old joke is that Ireland has two seasons: winter and July. It is not true — and it is certainly not true for a well-equipped outdoor kitchen.

With the right setup, Irish homeowners are cooking and dining outdoors for 10 or 11 months of the year. The secret is not waiting for a heatwave; it is building an outdoor kitchen designed for the climate.

The Three Ingredients for Year-Round Outdoor Cooking

1. A Weatherproof Outdoor Kitchen

The foundation is a kitchen built from 304 stainless steel or marine-grade aluminium — fully waterproof, rust-proof and corrosion-resistant. Rain does not stop a New Chapter outdoor kitchen. Wipe it down and cook.

2. Shelter — Pergola or Louvred Roof

The single biggest season-extender is shelter. A motorised louvred pergola lets you close the roof against rain and open it for sunshine at the push of a button. A fixed pergola or a covered structure gives you a dry cooking and dining zone whatever the weather.

3. Warmth — Heaters and Enclosure

For true winter cooking, add overhead infrared heaters and, for larger installations, a glass or canvas enclosure for the dining area. Combined with a pergola, this turns your outdoor kitchen into a cosy year-round room.

Pairing with a Garden Room

The most effective year-round setup combines an outdoor kitchen with a garden room or garden pod. The kitchen handles the cooking; the garden room provides insulated, sheltered seating and dining. Cook outside, dine inside — or, on a fine evening, dine outside under the pergola.

This combination echoes our core modular home and garden room range: the same turnkey philosophy, the same weatherproof materials, applied to outdoor living.

What to Cook Through the Irish Year

Spring (March–May)

As the evenings stretch, fire up the grill for the first BBQs of the year. A covered pergola means a shower in April does not cancel dinner.

Summer (June–August)

Peak outdoor living — long evenings, cold drinks from the outdoor fridge, pizza from the wood-fired oven, grills running hot. This is what your outdoor kitchen was built for.

Autumn (September–November)

The season most people miss. Crisp evenings, warm food, the pergola closed against the rain, heaters on. An outdoor kitchen makes autumn the most rewarding season to cook outdoors.

Winter (December–February)

With heaters and shelter, winter cooking is a genuine pleasure — slow-roasted meats on the grill, hearty stews on the induction cooktop, hot drinks and warm food under the LED lighting. Many of our clients cook outside throughout the winter.

The Lifestyle Payoff

A year-round outdoor kitchen changes how you use your home. It adds a second kitchen, a second dining room and a social space that draws family and friends together. It extends your living space without extending your house — and without the cost or planning complexity of an extension.

It is, quite simply, the best single investment you can make in your garden.

Start Your Year-Round Outdoor Kitchen

Book a free site survey with New Chapter Homes. We will design an outdoor kitchen — with shelter, lighting and warmth — that lets you cook and dine outdoors for most of the year, anywhere in Ireland.

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