Modular Homes Ireland

A modular home is a permanent, fully finished house built in sections inside a factory, then transported to your site and assembled on prepared foundations. Each module arrives with walls, floors, roof, windows, electrics, plumbing, insulation and interior finishes already complete — so on-site work is assembly, not construction. For the full guide, see our Modular Homes Hub.

Unlike a mobile home or a log cabin, a modular home is built to the same building regulations as a traditionally built house and is a permanent structure on permanent foundations. And unlike a self-build, the messy, weather-dependent work happens off-site in controlled factory conditions.

Irish buyers choose modular homes for reasons including speed, quality and cost control. Because the build happens indoors, weather exposure during manufacture is reduced. The programme is typically predictable — indicative timelines are provided before manufacture begins. Quality is consistent, because every module is built to the same specification by the same team. Indicative pricing is provided before manufacture begins, with site-specific works identified separately in the written quotation.

For families building on family land, downsizers, first-time buyers and anyone adding a home to an existing property, modular construction removes the risk that makes traditional self-build so stressful.

The fundamental difference is where the build happens. A traditional build constructs your home brick-by-brick on an open site, exposed to Irish weather, labour availability and material lead times. A modular build constructs your home indoors in a factory, then assembles it on your site in days. The result is a permanent home built to the same building regulations — but delivered with more speed, certainty and quality control.

For a detailed cost comparison, see our guide to Modular vs Traditional Build Cost in Ireland.

New Chapter Homes designs and builds modular homes from compact studio capsules to spacious family homes. Each model is fully customisable in layout, finish and specification.

• Chapter One — a two-bedroom modular home designed for comfortable living.
• Chapter Two — a studio modular capsule pod.
• Chapter Three — designed for compact living.
• Bespoke modular homes — designed from scratch around your site, family and budget.

See all models side by side on our model comparison page.

New Chapter Homes builds three core modular home series, each fully customisable in layout, finish and specification. Indicative turnkey prices below are a starting guide — your final quote depends on size, specification, groundworks and site access. See our Modular Homes Ireland Prices page for a detailed breakdown.

Prices are indicative, turnkey, and exclude VAT. Final pricing is confirmed after your site survey. Finance is available from €200/week — see our finance options.

Modular home prices in Ireland depend on size, specification, groundworks and site access. As a guide, a turnkey modular home starts significantly lower per square metre than a comparable traditional build — and the price is fixed before manufacture begins.

For a detailed breakdown by bedroom count and specification, see our dedicated Modular Homes Ireland Prices guide, or use our Build Cost Estimator for an instant indicative figure.

"Prefab homes", "modular homes" and "modular houses" are terms often used interchangeably in Ireland. All describe factory-built houses transported to your site and assembled on permanent foundations. A New Chapter prefab or modular house is fully fitted — kitchen, bathroom, plumbing and electrics complete — and built to the same building regulations as a traditional house, with BER certification.

Whether you search for "prefab homes Ireland" or "modular homes Ireland," the result is the same: a permanent, A-rated dwelling manufactured in controlled factory conditions, delivered turnkey and installed in days. See our full prefab home prices or compare our prefab models.

Every New Chapter modular home is built to order and sold turnkey — there is no off-the-shelf compromise. When you buy a modular home from us, you are buying a permanent, A-rated dwelling developed for the Irish market, delivered to your site and installed ready to live in.

Because we design, supply and install under one roof, you deal with a single builder from first sketch to handover. That means one fixed price, one point of contact, and no gap between the people who build your home and the people who install it.

Book a free site survey to discuss the model, size and specification that fits your site, family and budget.

A turnkey modular home from New Chapter Homes is ready to move into on handover. A typical turnkey package includes:

• Factory-built modules with full structure, insulation and finishes
• Kitchen fitted with units, worktops and appliances
• Bathroom(s) fully tiled and fitted
• Electrics, plumbing and heating commissioned
• Windows and external doors fitted
• External cladding and roof finish
• Foundations, groundworks and site connection
• Delivery, crane lift and installation

This is what makes our turnkey modular homes in Ireland a genuinely move-in-ready product — one fixed price, one builder, and no gap between manufacture and installation.

From a confirmed order, manufacture typically takes 8–12 weeks in the factory. On-site, the modules are usually craned into position and weathertight in one to two days, with final connection and handover completed within a further one to two weeks. The overall timeline is far shorter than a traditional build of the same size.

1. Consultation and site survey — we visit your site, assess access, ground conditions and services, and agree the model and spec.
2. Design and fixed quote — layout, finishes and a fixed turnkey price confirmed before manufacture begins.
3. Factory manufacture — your home is built indoors in controlled conditions, typically 8–12 weeks.
4. Delivery and installation — modules are transported, craned into position and made weathertight in 1–2 days.
5. Connection and handover — services connected, final fit-out completed, and your home handed over ready to live in.

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. See our 45m² Planning Exemption guide and our Planning Guide for the detail. From 27 July 2026, a detached auxiliary dwelling of 32–45 m² in a rear garden may qualify for the Class 3A exemption, subject to conditions — making modular homes for back gardens a realistic route for many families.

Our modular homes are highly insulated and airtight by design — the factory environment allows consistent insulation installation and detailed air-sealing that is hard to achieve on an exposed building site. The result is low running costs and strong BER performance, with high-performance U-values across walls, roof and floors.

Our modular homes are designed and technically documented for compliance with applicable Irish Building Regulations — including Part L (energy) and Part B (fire). Every home is developed to IS EN 1090 and EU standards, and comes with a BER certificate.

• Structure: engineered timber-frame modules on permanent ground-screw pile foundations.
• Insulation: high-performance insulation throughout walls, roof and floor for year-round residential use.
• Airtightness: factory-applied air-sealing for low heat loss and strong BER performance.
• Heating: heat-pump ready, compatible with low-carbon heating.
• Windows and doors: double/triple-glazed, high-performance units.
• Certification: Structural steel conformity documentation available where applicable, BER rated, designed for compliance with applicable Building Regulations.

For full technical detail, see our specifications page.

Every modular home sits on permanent foundations designed for your site's ground conditions. We handle site survey, groundworks, service connections (water, wastewater, electricity) and the final connection of the modules — so the turnkey package genuinely is turnkey.

We deliver and install modular homes nationwide. Because we are based in Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, we have particularly deep coverage across Kildare, Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and the midlands — but we travel to every county in Ireland. See our locations page for detail.

New Chapter Homes is based in Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, so we have particularly deep coverage across Kildare and Dublin — but we supply and install modular homes in every county in Ireland. Wherever your site is, we deliver and install turnkey.

Modular Homes in Kildare

As a Kildare-based builder, we know the county's planning landscape, site conditions and delivery routes inside out. We deliver and install modular homes across all of Kildare — including Naas, Newbridge, Kildare Town, Maynooth, Athy, Leixlip, Celbridge, Kilcock, Kilcullen, Johnstown, Sallins and Clane. Our display village in Johnstown, Naas is open to visitors by appointment. See our dedicated Modular Homes Kildare page, or browse Kildare town pages for Naas, Newbridge and Celbridge.

Modular Homes in Dublin

We design, supply and install modular homes across Dublin city and county — including Rathcoole, Clondalkin, Tallaght, Lucan, Blanchardstown, Swords, Malahide, Howth, Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Dundrum, Rathfarnham, Castleknock and Clontarf. A-rated, fully fitted homes from €45,000 (€200/week), installed in weeks not months — ideal for infill sites, family land and garden dwellings where space is tight and speed matters. See our dedicated Modular Homes Dublin page for local planning notes and delivery detail.

Every Other County

Beyond Kildare and Dublin, we deliver and install modular homes in every county in Ireland: Cork, Galway, Meath, Wicklow, Louth, Limerick, Waterford — or browse all locations.

New Chapter Homes offers flexible finance and payment plans for modular homes across Ireland. We can talk you through the options and connect you with our finance partners. Estimate your weekly payments with our Finance Calculator.

A well-placed modular home or pod can also generate rental income. See our guide to modular home rental income in Ireland for illustrative rental scenarios, tax considerations and key compliance requirements.