Quick answer
A detached prefabricated house costs around €250,000 (100 m²) to €490,000 (180 m²) turnkey in 2026, excluding the plot and ancillary building costs. Depending on the provider and specification, prices range from €2,300/m² (shell-finish version) to €3,800/m² (premium turnkey). Typical living areas are 120 to 180 m²; the standard family home has four to five rooms across 140 to 160 m². Timber-panel construction is the most common method, offering a short build time and a high energy standard as standard.
Detached house: an overview
The Detached house is one of Germany's most popular house types. Prefabrication brings out its strengths: a precisely predictable schedule, clearly defined costs and a high energy standard that readily meets the strict requirements for KfW support in 2026.
Industrial production in weather-protected factories enables wall and floor elements to be made with great precision. On site, the shell is generally erected and weatherproof within one to three days.
Advantages
- Very short, predictable build time
- High energy efficiency as standard in 2026
- Manufacturer's fixed-price guarantee
- Individual planning within a system-built home
Disadvantages
- Lower summer heat-storage capacity
- Internal acoustic insulation needs explicit attention
- Layout changes are difficult during construction
Costs and prices in 2026
The cost of a prefabricated Detached house varies considerably with the selected completion level. From €250,000 is a realistic entry price for a basic turnkey version in 2026.
Always budget for ancillary building costs of around 15 to 20 percent, groundworks and a contingency. Our detailed cost calculator provides a transparent breakdown. See prefabricated-house prices in 2026 for every price factor.
A detached prefabricated house costs between €250,000 and €490,000 turnkey in 2026, depending on living area, completion level and provider segment. The table shows realistic price ranges from our 35 reviewed providers by living area:
| Living area | Entry segment | Mid-range segment | Premium segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m² | 250.000 – 285.000 € | 285.000 – 320.000 € | 320.000 – 360.000 € |
| 120 m² | 295.000 – 330.000 € | 330.000 – 370.000 € | 370.000 – 410.000 € |
| 140 m² | 350.000 – 385.000 € | 385.000 – 420.000 € | 420.000 – 450.000 € |
| 160 m² | 395.000 – 430.000 € | 430.000 – 460.000 € | 460.000 – 480.000 € |
| 180 m² | 430.000 – 460.000 € | 460.000 – 480.000 € | 480.000 – 490.000 € |
All figures exclude the plot and ancillary building costs (notary, property transfer tax, development and utility connections: 15 to 20 percent in total). Allow at least another €20,000 for landscaping. Figures for 2026, turnkey, KfW 55 to KfW 40.


