Prefab Buildings & Insulated Modular Homes in India
Wedge Industries Limited designs, manufactures and installs prefab buildings on a galvanised steel frame with MgO and cement-board walls and an R10 insulated core — homes, A-frame cottages, site offices, labour housing, mini cold storage and agri warehouses. From ₹4.75 lakh, shell up in under a month, 30+ year service life.
What are prefab buildings?
Prefab buildings are structures whose frame and wall panels are made in a factory to exact size, then transported and assembled on site in days instead of months. Wedge prefab buildings use a light-gauge steel frame (LGSF) or steel-hybrid frame, clad outside in UV-coated cement board and waterproof MgO board, with high-density stone wool or PUF insulation inside. The result is a building that is lighter, faster, better insulated and more earthquake-resistant than brick and block, and that can be expanded or even relocated later.
India’s Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council promotes light-gauge steel and panel systems as emerging construction technologies for affordable housing — the same systems Wedge uses for homes, cabins and cold storage.
Prefab building price in India
| Model | Size | Price range (ex-GST) | From (USD, approx.) | Install time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readymade steel house | 300 sq ft | ₹4.75 – 10.5 lakh | $5,000 | 5–10 days |
| Pod house / tiny home | 200 sq ft | ₹7 – 15 lakh | $7,300 | 3–7 days |
| Capsule house | 300 sq ft | ₹10.5 – 22 lakh | $11,000 | 3–7 days |
| 1 BHK prefab house | 430 sq ft | ₹10.5 – 24 lakh | $11,000 | 7–15 days |
| A-frame house | 500 sq ft | ₹15 – 34 lakh | $15,700 | 10–15 days |
| 2-bedroom capsule house | 480 sq ft | ₹16.5 – 33 lakh | $17,200 | 5–10 days |
| 2 BHK prefab house | 700 sq ft | ₹19.5 – 41 lakh | $20,400 | 10–20 days |
| 3 BHK prefab house | 1,050 sq ft | ₹29 – 62 lakh | $30,300 | 15–25 days |
| 4 BHK prefab house | 1,500 sq ft | from ₹42 lakh | $43,900 | 20–30 days |
| Prefab resort cottages | 1,600 sq ft | from ₹44 lakh | $46,000 | 30–45 days |
Prices exclude GST, foundation and transport; factory production takes 30–45 days before installation. The range covers Economy, Standard and Luxury specifications. USD values are approximate at about ₹95.7 per US dollar. Use the prefab budget quote calculator or book a ₹2,500 design consultation (credited to your booking) for a firm price in 48 hours.
Our prefab building range
Prefab & modular homes
1 BHK cottages and studios to 3–5 BHK bungalows and duplex villas on LGSF or steel-hybrid frames, clad in MgO and UV cement board with PUF or rock wool insulation. Fireproof, earthquake-resistant, 40–60% faster to build.
A-frame cabins, farmhouses & villas
A-frame studios with loft for resorts and hill stays, orchard cabins, duplex farmhouses and G+1 luxury villas with glazed facades and verandas — all on a 30+ year steel envelope.
Cold storage & refrigerated warehouses
Turnkey EPC cold stores, ripening chambers, pharma and multi-commodity cold rooms with PUF-panel envelope, ammonia or Freon refrigeration and IoT monitoring — from a few hundred to 5,000+ MT.
- Buildings on wheels: tiny homes, cottages, mobile shops, health centres, mini cold storage and warehouses on a trailer chassis — relocatable and off-grid ready.
- Prefab offices and porta cabins: site offices, manager rooms with glass walls and security cabins with an integrated PU-foam roof and wall that never leaks — see site offices and portable cabins.
- Labour rooms and shelters: durable, low-cost workforce accommodation with organised drainage and fast installation — see prefab labour camp and worker accommodation.
- Regional supply: factory-cut at Faridabad for prefab houses in Delhi NCR and installed in 45–60 days across Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh.
Prefab buildings vs conventional masonry
| Aspect | Conventional masonry | Wedge prefab buildings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction time | Several months to over a year | Weeks — under 1 month for the shell |
| Energy efficiency | Needs added insulation | Insulation built in (R10 envelope) |
| Wall thickness | 230–350 mm external walls | 120–150 mm Wedge panels |
| Wall weight | 400–500 kg/m² | ~90 kg/m² |
| Seismic performance | Brittle | Ductile steel frame |
| Maintenance | Regular upkeep | Much lower — stable modern materials |
| Relocation / expansion | Not possible | Modular — expand or re-site |
The Wedge prefab wall system
| Layer (outside to inside) | Material | Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Cladding | UV-coated high-strength cement board | 8 mm |
| External board | Waterproof perlite-magnesia MgO board | 12 mm |
| Frame + insulation | Galvanised steel C-sections + R10 high-density stone wool | 90 mm |
| Internal board | MgO board, finish-ready | 10 mm |
| Total | Complete insulated wall | 120 mm |
R10 insulation · 48–55 dB acoustic rating · non-combustible boards · waterproof, mould-resistant envelope. For faster builds, walls can also use cement-faced PUF sandwich panels (74 mm panel, core R 2.27 m²K/W). Need fire-rated rooms? Add fire protection doors and boards.
Mini cold storage and rural agri warehouses
Compact, modular prefab buildings for farms, FPOs, dairies, horticulture clusters and rural markets — bringing the cold chain to the farm gate and cutting post-harvest losses. See the mini cold storage price guide.
| Feature | Mini cold storage specification |
|---|---|
| Envelope | Insulated PUF sandwich panels, vapour-barrier sealed |
| Temperature | Chilled 2–8 °C (potatoes 4–6 °C) to frozen sub-zero |
| Humidity | ~85–90% RH to prevent sprouting and rotting |
| Refrigeration | Inverter compressors, load-sharing with backup |
| Power | Grid, generator or solar-ready off-grid |
| Configuration | Fixed on site or mobile on wheels |
Rural agri warehouses: steel portal / PEB frame with insulated roof and wall panels, ventilation and moisture control, wide clear spans for stacking, and modular bays that extend as storage grows — for FPOs, mandis, cooperatives, agri-input dealers and PACS schemes.
How we deliver your prefab building
- Brief: share building type, size, layout, site location and budget — or use the budget quote tool.
- Design: our engineers fix the layout, specification (Economy, Standard or Luxury) and a firm price.
- Manufacture: frame and panels are made in the factory in 30–45 days.
- Install: foundation by you or us, then the building goes up in days — typically delivered in 4–6 weeks from design freeze.
Why buy prefab buildings from Wedge Industries Limited
- Engineered to last: LGSF and steel-hybrid frames with an MgO and cement-board envelope, 30+ year life.
- Fire and seismic safe: non-combustible cladding and a steel frame that flexes under seismic load.
- Energy efficient: pre-insulated envelope that keeps heating and cooling costs low in Indian and Gulf climates.
- Turnkey EPC: one contractor from design to commissioning, including cold storage refrigeration.
- Global capability: manufacturing bases in India, UK, Spain and China; exports to 45+ countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
Get a prefab building quote
Tell us the building type, size in sq ft, location and budget. You will receive a budget estimate in ₹ (or $ for export) and a firm price after design review within 48 hours.
Prefab buildings FAQs
How much does a prefab building cost in India?
Wedge prefab buildings start from ₹4.75 lakh for a 300 sq ft readymade steel house. A 1 BHK (430 sq ft) costs ₹10.5–24 lakh, a 2 BHK (700 sq ft) ₹19.5–41 lakh and a 3 BHK (1,050 sq ft) ₹29–62 lakh, excluding GST, foundation and transport.
How long does a prefab building take?
Factory production takes 30–45 days and installation 3–30 days depending on size, so most prefab buildings are delivered in 4–6 weeks from design freeze. The shell goes up in under one month, versus 8–12 months for masonry.
Are prefab buildings durable and safe?
Yes. Wedge prefab buildings use a galvanised light-gauge steel frame clad in MgO and cement board, engineered for a 30+ year service life. They are non-combustible, resist rot, termites and corrosion, and flex safely under seismic load.
Are prefab buildings well insulated?
Yes. The standard 120 mm wall has an R10 high-density stone wool core and a 48–55 dB acoustic rating, so rooms stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter with lower air-conditioning cost.
Can prefab buildings be relocated or expanded?
Yes. Modular buildings can be extended in bays, and the Building-on-Wheels range — tiny homes, cottages, shops, mini cold storage and warehouses — is built on a trailer chassis so it can be moved.
Do you deliver prefab buildings outside India?
Yes. Wedge Industries Limited has manufacturing bases in India, UK, Spain and China and exports to 45+ countries, including the Gulf, UK, USA and Australia.
Planning a home, cabin, office or cold store?
Get a budget estimate for your prefab building in minutes, then a firm design and price from our engineers.