About Prefabricated House: Frequently Asked Questions

Prefabricated House is an independent comparison portal all about prefab houses and prefab timber houses in the German-speaking region. Prospective builders explore house types, compare floor plans and manufacturers, and place prices in context by finishing stage (Ausbaustufe) – turnkey around €2,000 to €3,500/m², as a shell-finish house (Ausbauhaus) from about €1,300/m² and as a self-build kit house (Bausatzhaus) from around €900/m². As of 2026.

Yes, for prospective builders Prefabricated House is permanently free of charge. You compare houses, floor plans and prices and request non-binding quotes without paying for it. The portal is funded through referral commissions from the providers, which arise for qualified enquiries – there are no additional costs for you as a user.

The portal is funded through referral commissions: participating construction and advisory partners can pay a fee for qualified enquiries. We exclude paid placements that would distort an assessment, and we disclose operator, shareholding and partner relationships separately. We set out exactly how this works on the page 'How we fund ourselves'.

Behind Prefabricated House is an independent comparison portal with its own editorial team, which maintains guides and price data, as well as a team of experts for professional context. We do not invent test winners and do not award stars. You can find more details about the team and qualifications on our About us page and in the editorial overview.