VK Habitat
High-quality garden rooms and modular living spaces — combining considered design, engineered construction, and a fully integrated build process.
Fire Rating
Non-combustible steel frame construction
Concrete Foundations
Engineered screw pile system — minimal disruption, no excavation
Structural Warranty
Backed by engineered steel-frame construction
Delivery Timeline
From design through to completed installation
Pricing
Clear scope and cost from the outset
Our Products
Every product is built on the same integrated system: A1 fire-rated steel frame, engineered screw pile foundation, and end-to-end delivery.
Spaces for work, relaxation, and everyday living
From €65,000
Additional space, carefully integrated with your home
From €95,000
Wellness spaces, designed for performance and longevity
From €25,000
Steel-framed modular homes, built on engineered screw pile foundations — designed for performance, longevity, and minimal site disruption.
A fully integrated approach, combining structure, foundation, and delivery into one considered system.
Our Approach
We take a considered, integrated approach to modular construction — combining design, structure, and foundation into a single, coherent system. Every element is selected and engineered to work together.
Non-combustible steel frames achieving the highest European fire classification. Engineered to the same standard used in commercial and institutional buildings.
Zero concrete. Minimal excavation. Load-bearing immediately after installation. A precision foundation system designed to reduce site disruption and improve long-term structural performance.
Every frame is designed by our structural engineers and fabricated in our own facility. One team from concept through to installation — no outsourced supply chain, no handoffs between contractors.
Scope and cost are defined upfront and fixed at quote stage. No provisional sums, no allowances that inflate later. If the scope changes, we agree it in writing before any work is affected.
Material & Method
Galvanised steel-frame construction delivers precision, durability, and fire performance that traditional materials cannot match. Here's what that means for your home.
See our latest steel-frame homes and extensions across Ireland.
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Modern garden room with floor-to-ceiling glazing and integrated heating system.
64m²
Size
8 weeks
Delivery
€85k
Investment
Cork City, Co. Cork
Two-storey extension seamlessly integrated with 1980s bungalow renovation.
128m²
Size
14 weeks
Delivery
€165k
Investment
Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Standalone studio with workspace, kitchenette, and guest accommodation.
48m²
Size
6 weeks
Delivery
€64k
Investment
Ennis, Co. Clare
Modern kitchen and dining extension with polished concrete flooring.
72m²
Size
9 weeks
Delivery
€94k
Investment
Trim, Co. Meath
Complete 4-bed modular home with integrated solar panels and smart systems.
180m²
Size
16 weeks
Delivery
€245k
Investment
Client Feedback
Clear Scope. Fixed Cost.
All quotes include design, structural engineering, screw pile foundation, full installation, and a 25-year structural warranty. The price is fixed at quote stage — no provisional sums or allowances.
Spaces for work, relaxation, and everyday living
From €65k
Additional space, carefully integrated with your home
From €95k
Wellness spaces, designed for performance and longevity
From €25k
From consultation to completion in four clear stages.
We meet to understand your vision, budget, and site requirements.
Steel frame is cut and assembled in our facility with CNC precision.
Frame is delivered to site and erected by our experienced team.
All finishes are completed and your new space is ready to use.
Common Questions
Yes. Our steel-frame modular homes are built to full Irish Building Regulations (Part A–M) and are accepted by all major Irish mortgage lenders. Each home comes with a BER certificate, certificate of compliance, and structural engineer's certification — all the documentation your lender requires.
It depends on the project. Garden rooms under 25 m² often fall under exempted development, but full homes and larger structures will need planning permission. We assess this during our free site visit and can manage the full planning application for you if needed.
Steel is A1 fire-rated (non-combustible), immune to rot and pests, dimensionally stable, and carries a 25-year structural warranty vs. the typical 10 for timber. It often qualifies for lower insurance premiums. Steel costs marginally more upfront but saves significantly over the life of the building.
Screw piles are steel shafts with helical plates that are mechanically driven into the ground — like a giant screw. They're load-bearing immediately (no concrete curing), work in almost any soil, and cause minimal disruption to your site. They're also fully removable, so the ground can be restored if the building is ever relocated.
From design sign-off to keys: typically 14–18 weeks for a family home, 6–8 weeks for a garden room, and around 10 weeks for a granny flat. This excludes planning permission timescales if required. We give you a detailed programme at the quote stage so there are no timeline surprises.
No. Once you approve the design and sign off on the specification, your quote is fixed. We don't charge provisional sums or allowances that inflate later. The only way the price changes is if you request changes to the scope — and we'll agree those in writing before any work is affected.
About VK Habitat
VK Habitat is the residential division of VK Group — an integrated architectural metal solutions company with specialist divisions in architectural cladding, structural metalwork, and precision fabrication. When we created Habitat, we brought commercial-grade engineering standards to high-end residential design.
Every frame is designed by our structural engineers, fabricated in our own facility, and installed by our own team. The same people who deliver complex building envelopes for architects across Ireland now design considered living spaces for your home.
"Beautiful, architecturally designed spaces that give your home the room it's missing — without the disruption of building works."
— The VK Habitat promise
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Units delivered
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VK Group divisions
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Yr warranty
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Site waste
Get in Touch
Tell us about your project and we'll provide a clear scope and fixed quote.
Phone
+353 (0)1 234 5678
hello@vkhabitat.ie
Service Area
Dublin, Wicklow & Meath
