Specifications
How our homes are built — construction, insulation, foundations, delivery and certification — with a side-by-side specification comparison across all three models.
Factory-built for the Irish market, with applicable products and components supported by European conformity documentation, and installed turnkey on your site in days.
Every New Chapter home is built in factory conditions — not on an open site. Frames, insulation, electrics, plumbing and interior finishes are all fitted under controlled conditions, then the completed unit is delivered and installed on your site in days. The result is a tighter, more consistent build than traditional site construction, with far less weather delay and waste.
All units are designed for year-round living, with applicable products and components supported by European conformity documentation where required, and built to year-round residential insulation spec, not summerhouse spec.
Our homes are insulated to residential specification for year-round living — walls, floor and roof. That means comfortable winter use without expensive heating, and cool summer use without air conditioning. The factory-built envelope is tighter than a traditional build, so there is less heat loss and lower running costs.
New Chapter homes sit on ground screw pile foundations — a fast, low-disruption alternative to poured concrete. Screws are driven into the ground without excavation, so there is minimal mess, no curing time, and no damage to established gardens. They also perform well on sloping or uneven ground.
Each unit is delivered turnkey, nationwide. Factory manufacture takes 3–8 weeks depending on the model; on-site installation is completed in one to two days, with handover shortly after. Because the build happens in the factory, your site is only disturbed for days, not months.
| Specification | Chapter One Series | Chapter Two Series | Chapter Three Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Couples & small families | Compact studio & capsule living | Compact living & efficient use of space |
| Primary Use | Permanent / secondary residence | Studio / holiday / secondary living | Compact / holiday / ancillary living |
| Ideal Occupants | 2–4 | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Footprint | 38–45 m² | 27–38 m² | 18–28 m² |
| Bedrooms | 2 | Studio | Studio |
| Bathroom | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kitchen | Full kitchen | Kitchenette / open-plan kitchen | Kitchenette |
| Living Area | Open-plan living & dining | Open-plan studio | Open-plan compact living |
| Planning Permission | Typically required — confirm on site | Varies by use — confirm on site | Varies by use — confirm on site |
| Foundation | Ground screw pile | Ground screw pile | Ground screw pile |
| Insulation | Year-round residential spec | Year-round residential spec | Year-round residential spec |
| Build Time | 4–6 weeks (factory) | 3–5 weeks (factory) | 3–5 weeks (factory) |
| Installation | 1–2 days on site | 1 day on site | 1 day on site |
| Delivery | Turnkey, nationwide | Turnkey, nationwide | Turnkey, nationwide |
| Certification | Structural steel conformity documentation available where applicable | Structural steel conformity documentation available where applicable | Structural steel conformity documentation available where applicable |
| From (Turnkey) | From €80,000 | From €65,000 | From €45,000 |
All New Chapter units incorporate products, materials and components supported by applicable European conformity and CE documentation where required. A permanent residential dwelling is designed and technically documented for compliance with applicable Irish Building Regulations and Building Control requirements. We handle certification and compliance as part of the turnkey package.
Compare Our Models
Side-by-side model comparison.
Chapter One Series Specs
Two-bedroom modular home designed for comfortable living.
Chapter Two Series Specs
Studio Modular Capsule Pod.
Chapter Three Series Specs
Designed for compact living.
Modular Homes Ireland
Our national modular hub.
Planning Guide
Planning for your build.
Finance Options
Payment plans and finance.
Book a free site survey and we will walk you through the exact specification for your chosen model and site.
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