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Timber prefabricated house 2026: costs, methods and prices

Timber-house prices start at €250,000 turnkey in 2026. Build naturally with timber for a healthy indoor climate and a strong carbon balance.

Price range 2026From €250,000
Build time from slabapprox. 12–16 weeks

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A timber prefabricated house costs around €250,000 (100 m²) to €495,000 (180 m², premium) turnkey in 2026, excluding the plot and ancillary building costs. Prices range from €2,500/m² to €3,500/m²; ecological premium timber homes with natural insulation and healthy-home certification cost more. More than 80 percent of all prefabricated homes already use timber-panel or timber-frame construction, so the choice of providers is extensive. Timber offers a short four-to-six-month build time, slim well-insulated walls and long-term carbon storage.

Timber house: an overview

The Timber 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 Timber 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 timber house costs between €250,000 and €495,000 turnkey in 2026, depending on living area, construction method and provider segment. The table shows realistic price ranges from our 35 reviewed providers by living area:

Timber house prefabricated-house price ranges in 2026 by living area and segment
Living areaEntry segmentMid-range segmentPremium segment
100 m²250.000 – 285.000 €285.000 – 320.000 €320.000 – 355.000 €
120 m²295.000 – 330.000 €330.000 – 370.000 €370.000 – 405.000 €
140 m²345.000 – 380.000 €380.000 – 420.000 €420.000 – 450.000 €
160 m²390.000 – 425.000 €425.000 – 460.000 €460.000 – 480.000 €
180 m²425.000 – 455.000 €455.000 – 480.000 €480.000 – 495.000 €

Solid-timber and log construction using cross-laminated timber or logs costs 10 to 20 percent more than timber-panel construction. Ecological premium providers using natural insulation and certified healthy materials price above the premium segment. All figures exclude the plot and ancillary building costs of 15 to 20 percent; 2026, turnkey, KfW 55 to KfW 40.

Timber house providers compared in 2026

Virtually every prefabricated-house manufacturer builds in timber. These providers are particularly well positioned in 2026, from conventional timber panels to ecological premium timber homes:

Bio-Solar-HausEcological premium timber construction using a house-within-a-house conceptWeberHausTimber-panel construction, KfW 40 Plus as standardFingerHausTimber panels from the company's own factorySchwörer HausBroad timber-house range and company-owned sawmillsBien-ZenkerIndividually configurable mid-range timber homesRegnauerTimber Vital houses with certified healthy interiors
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Frequently asked questions about the Timber house

The most common questions about prices, build times and providers for a prefabricated Timber house in 2026.

What does a Timber house cost as a prefabricated house in 2026?
A Timber house starts at from €250,000 in 2026, turnkey and excluding the plot and ancillary building costs. The range depends on living area, completion level, energy standard and provider. fertig-haus.net compares prices, build times and specifications from 35 providers in detail.
What advantages does a Timber house offer over other house types?
Build naturally with timber for a healthy indoor climate and a strong carbon footprint. Prefabricated timber house models also offer standardised factory production, a weatherproof shell erected in one to three days and predictable fixed prices. The right type depends on the plot, family size and long-term plans.
Which providers build a Timber house?
fertig-haus.net lists more than 150 prefabricated-house providers, including 35 in the detailed comparison. Most offer timber house models in several sizes and completion levels. Major providers in 2026 include Bien-Zenker, WeberHaus, FingerHaus, Schwörer, Hanse Haus and Town & Country.
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How long does it take to build a prefabricated Timber house?
From completion of the slab, construction typically takes 12 to 16 weeks in 2026, including just one to three working days to erect the weatherproof shell. Including a three-to-four-month approval process, the total period from planning application to moving in is around six to nine months.
What does a turnkey timber house cost in 2026?
A turnkey timber prefabricated house starts at around €250,000 for 100 m² in 2026, with prices from €2,500 to €3,500/m² depending on provider and specification. Ecological premium homes with vapour-permeable walls, natural insulation and healthy-home certification cost more. Add the plot, ancillary building costs of 15 to 20 percent and landscaping. More than 80 percent of prefabricated houses already use timber-panel or timber-frame construction, so provider choice is broad.
What advantages does a timber house have over masonry?
Five core advantages are long-term carbon storage—around 40 to 80 tonnes of CO₂ in a 140 m² house—a four-to-six-month build time rather than 12 to 18 months, slimmer walls that provide 5 to 8 percent more living area on the same footprint, a natural humidity-regulating indoor climate and easier QNG or KfW 40 NH certification. Lower thermal mass and internal acoustic performance can be addressed through design.
Learn more: Prefabricated or masonry house in 2026: comparison
Which timber construction methods are available?
Timber-panel construction uses fully insulated factory-made wall elements and holds more than 80 percent of the prefab market. Timber-frame construction uses a stud structure clad on site and allows more layout flexibility. Solid-timber or log construction uses cross-laminated timber or logs for greater thermal mass and visible timber surfaces, costing 10 to 20 percent more than panels. All three can readily meet KfW 40; the choice depends on budget, appearance and preferred indoor climate.
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