Are you planning to to have a prefab holiday home built And are you curious about what that costs? Then you're not the only one wondering. The price depends on many factors, meaning a per-square-metre price cannot be given until all wishes and requirements have been mapped out. Nevertheless, we will try to provide more information in this article on what influences the price. To do so, it's important to have more background on prefab holiday home construction.

What is prefabricated construction?

prefabricated prefabrication. This means that the building materials are made in advance in a production facility, eliminating the need for on-site customisation. The main work therefore takes place at the production facility, while the installation on the construction site proceeds much more quickly. At Ripstaal Steelframing, the base of the building is made of steel.

Advantages of prefabricated holiday homes

The prefabricated construction of a holiday home has a number of significant advantages over traditional building methods.

1. Shorter on-site construction time
2. Less/no material loss
3. Fewer craftsmen needed in assembly
4. Not or hardly dependent on external factors such as the weather (rain, frost, etc.)
5. Fast delivery time
6. Better for the environment

Advantages of Ripstaal Steel Framing

At Ripstaal, we combine the construction of prefabricated holiday homes with the benefits of Steel frame construction. The benefits are;

• Light construction. Steel frames are lightweight, much lighter than traditional construction. This has several advantages, including that the foundation can be made a lot lighter.
• Durable: The construction is fully reusable, generates little waste during production and easy to build gap-tight.
• Strong: The construction is resistant to heavy storms, and woodworm and other pests cannot affect it (unlike timber-frame construction).
• Cost-saving: Save as much as 30% on shell construction costs. For example, less labour is needed at the construction site.
• Architectural freedom: Any shape can be implemented and large spans are possible. Also suitable for more complex projects.
• Meets all requirements: Design of cold-rolled steel profiles meets requirements of Eurocodes 3, and system meets all requirements of the Building Regulations
• Under controlled weather conditions production takes place regardless of rain, wind or frost. This is followed by fast assembly on the building site, without drying times.
• Neat construction site: As a result of less work to be done on site and less storage of materials is required.

From the drawing board to the prefab holiday home; the process       

The construction process of steel frame construction In summary, the requirements for a holiday home are as follows:

1. Engineering: Before we supply custom-made steel frames, the construction project must be analysed in terms of design and engineering. Here, we determine what is needed to create a suitable steel framework for your building design.
2. Production: Once we have mapped this out, it is time to manufacture the steel frames in the production hall. During this stage, the frames are cut to the correct dimensions, fitted with drill holes and cut-outs, and prepared for assembly.
3. Transport: This is followed by transporting the parts to the construction site.
4. Assembly: The final step is assembly. The parts are labelled so that the parts can be assembled like a kit.

Different options, different prices

The final cost of a holiday home depends on many factors. The most important are:

• Dimension: the size of the holiday home is a major factor in the price.
• Choice of materials: There is a wide range of options when it comes to cladding, roofing, interior wall finishes, window frames and glazing. Each material comes at a different price.
• Number of storeys: A bungalow has only one storey, whereas a chalet may have a second storey. This affects the price.
• Finishing level: once the house is wind- and watertight (shell), the finishing touches also account for a large part of the price. Consider, for example, the wall finishes (plastering, wallpapering, panelling, etc.), fittings and the choice of flooring (wood, PVC, self-levelling screed, laminate).
• Kitchen and bathroomThe kitchen and bathroom can vary greatly in price depending on your choices. Consider the kitchen appliances, choice of tiles, and sanitary ware.

At Ripstaal Steel Framing, there are four different ways of delivering your prefabricated holiday home.

1. Individual profiles: You will receive a flat-pack kit here, which needs to be fully assembled at its destination. An excellent choice if you have tradespeople ready to help you, or if you have enough expertise yourself to do it. This is the most economical choice to purchase.
2. Partial assembly This saves you time because the frames are partially pre-assembled. At the destination, only the panels need to be attached to each other.
3. Frames with internal panelling: This is option 2 combined with internal cladding.
4. Fully finished steel frames: This is the most complete version of prefab construction. With this choice, the frames are complete with internal cladding, external cladding, insulation, and pipework. This is the fastest method of prefab holiday home construction.

As you can see, the price of a prefabricated holiday home, such as a chalet or bungalow, depends heavily on the choices you make and your specific requirements. What we can say with certainty, however, is that prefabricated holiday home construction using a steel frame, compared with traditional construction, is a much cheaper construction method Steel frame construction can help you achieve 30 per cent save on the structural costs of building your prefab house. 

Prefab holiday home; for all markets

At Ripstaal Steelframing, we work on various projects from both private individuals and businesses. Are you curious to find out what Ripstaal can do for your prefab holiday home project? Then feel free to enquire, with no obligation more information or request a price for the construction of a prefabricated chalet or bungalow using a steel-frame structure.

The possibilities with prefabricated housing are endless. Are you curious about other prefabricated projects, such as prefab sanding, prefabricated houses, prefabricated housing for the elderly of prefabricated Commercial propertiesClick on one of the links or go to our projects page.