ELK Fertighaus

What ELK Fertighaus does

ELK Fertighaus GmbH is an Austrian prefabricated house manufacturer founded in 1959 and headquartered in Schrems, Austria, operating as the flagship brand of the ELK KAMPA Group (which also includes KAMPA, ELK BAU, and Module One, with 1,000+ employees across five countries). The company specializes in serial prefabrication of timber-frame houses using its proprietary Thermo Vital+ wall system (U-value 0.12 W/m²K, REI 60 fire rating, 100-year service life per ÖNORM B2320), with two modern production facilities (Schrems, Austria and Brandenburg, Germany) delivering 500,000+ m² of annual capacity and over 40,000 completed projects to date. A new €60 million, 22,770 m² Schrems facility targeting 1,500 houses per year broke ground in April 2026. ELK holds the position of Austria's largest prefabricated house manufacturer with 99% historical brand awareness and 30% market share.

The company's product portfolio is segmented into three primary house lines (NOW entry-level from €229,700, NEXT mid-range, and VISION premium up to €561,700), plus the All in One turnkey line, Hillside sloped-terrain homes, and Duo multi-family dwellings. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time sales of prefabricated homes at various completion stages (Ausbaufertig through Bezugsfertig), supplemented by ELK TECH multi-story residential developments, carports/garages, and Somfy-powered Smart Home bundles. Distribution combines four physical Experience Centers/Stores, field sales consultants, and the ELK House Designer 3D mobile app (awarded Best Digital Innovation at AIR Salzburg 2026), with marketing supported by brand ambassadors Max Franz and Felix Neureuther and an RB Leipzig exclusive partnership.

Customers are primarily individual Austrian, German, and Czech private home buyers, with secondary segments including multi-generational families, property developers/investors (via ELK TECH), and hillside-plot buyers. The 360° service model spans land purchase advisory, financing, construction (8-14 months), key handover, and lifetime support through the ELK Family loyalty program (27 partner companies, €1,500 referral incentives). Fixed-price guarantees, sustainable regional timber sourcing, and a four-stage construction completion framework differentiate the offering against traditional masonry construction and smaller prefab competitors.

Name

ELK Fertighaus

Legal name

ELK GmbH

Website

https://elk.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ELK Fertighaus is Austria's largest prefabricated timber-frame house manufacturer (founded 1959), producing single-family, multi-family, and premium homes across Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic via serial prefabrication from two modern production facilities. The company serves individual home buyers and property developers with a 360° building service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Timber Housing

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Prefabricated timber houses
• Timber frame construction
• Single-family home manufacturing
• Modular residential construction
• Turnkey home building

Headquarters

HQ city

Schrems

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Prefabricated Home Sales: ELK generates revenue through one-time sales of prefabricated houses. Customers purchase complete homes across various completion stages (ausbaufertig/construction-ready through to schlüsselfertig/key-ready and bezugsfertig/move-in ready). Houses range from single-family homes to duplexes (Duo) and multi-family buildings. Pricing varies by model, size, and customization, with models starting at approximately €229,700 and reaching over €560,000.
2. ELK TECH Multi-story Residential Projects: Through ELK TECH subsidiary, the company develops multi-story residential buildings, row houses, and vacation chalets in the Bayerischer Wald area. Revenue comes from larger-scale project developments beyond individual single-family homes.
3. Carports & Garages: ELK offers custom carports and garages designed to integrate with home architecture, providing additional revenue from existing customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ELK Fertighaus is Austria's leading manufacturer of prefabricated timber-frame houses, producing single-family homes, bungalows, duplexes, and multi-family buildings through serial industrial prefabrication. It sells complete homes across product lines (NOW, NEXT, VISION, All in One, Hillside, Duo) at various completion stages, supported by a 360-degree building service from planning through key handover.

Product overview

ELK Fertighaus is Austria's leading prefabricated house manufacturer, offering a diversified portfolio of timber-frame houses across three primary product lines (NOW, NEXT, VISION) and specialized collections (All in One turnkey, Hillside slope houses, Duo multi-family homes). The portfolio spans single-family homes, bungalows, semi-detached/double houses, and multi-family buildings, complemented by the ELK TECH division for larger residential projects. Key services include the ELK House Designer 3D mobile app, an Experience Center for immersive tours, a Design Center for material customization, and Smart Home integration via Somfy. The company operates on a 360° building lifecycle model, with four construction completion stages from shell to move-in ready.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• All in One: Completely equipped, ready-to-move-in houses available at a fixed price, including floor slab, kitchen, bathroom, and more.
• NOW
• NEXT
• VISION
• ELK TECH
• Hillside
• ELK House Designer

Products and services

• ELK NOW Smart entry-level house line featuring pre-designed, optimized single-family homes and bungalows with short delivery times, flexible variants, and attractive price-performance ratio; ELK's bestseller line. Models range 95-183 m², priced from ~€229,700.
• ELK NEXT Mid-range house line featuring new aesthetics, clear concepts, and functional elegance with 11 house designs for customers who want to redefine living through design and clarity. Prices from ~€236,100.
• ELK VISION Premium design house line for customers seeking bold, personalized architecture that meets highest demands with unlimited customization. Prices from ~€351,900 to over €561,700.
• ELK All in One Five fully equipped, turnkey-ready house models (102-159 m²) at fixed prices, completely finished inside and outside including foundation slab, kitchen, and bathrooms — ready for immediate occupancy. Priced from €349,800 with 15-month delivery guarantee.
• ELK Hillside Custom-designed slope houses that maximize terrain potential through tailored floor plans, clear lines, and optimized space utilization for challenging building plots.
• ELK Duo Multi-family house collection including semi-detached/double houses, two-family homes, and models with separate granny flats, ranging from 93-236 m² with 4 construction stages and 3 roof types.
• ELK TECH Wohnprojekte Apartment and housing project division developing row houses, semi-detached houses, and multi-story residential buildings, including Premium Eco Chalets in the Bayerischer Wald National Park. Serves property developers and investors.
• ELK House Designer Free mobile app (iOS/Android) enabling customers to design their house in 3D on smartphone or tablet, with real-time visualization of exterior and interior changes and live price updates. Serves as digital entry point feeding leads to sales.
• ELK Carports & Garagen Custom-designed carports and garages integrated into ELK house architecture, from design through delivery, including steel-concrete foundations and electric Hörmann sectional doors. Add-on for existing customers.
• ELK Smart Home (by Somfy) Smart home system powered by Somfy's TaHoma hub, integrating shutters, blinds, lighting, security cameras, smoke detectors, sensors, and video door intercom, controllable via smartphone app. Offered as optional package.
• ELK 360° Bauen Comprehensive full-lifecycle building service guiding customers from land purchase and planning through financing, construction, and move-in, extending to lifelong customer service and the ELK Family loyalty program.
• ELK Interior & Exterior Interior design service with six coordinated styles (Classic, Modern, Elegance, Alpine, Scandi, Chic) across three equipment categories, covering floors, doors, tiles, and bathroom furniture. Exterior services include roof, façade, and wall system selection.
• ELK Design Center Interactive material selection world (~1,000 m²) in Schrems where customers finalize choices for materials, colors, surfaces, and equipment as part of the 360-degree building approach.
• ELK Experience Center Interactive house-building experience world (~500 m²) at Blaue Lagune, Wiener Neudorf offering guided tours, VR previews, personal configuration sessions, and budget/timeline planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homes delivered in 8-14 months from planning phase through move-in
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RB LeipzigcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2024ELK became 'Exclusive Partner' of RB Leipzig, the highest partnership tier alongside Red Bull and PUMA. The multi-year partnership includes branding on pre-match shirts, LED boards at Red Bull Arena, and the ELK Fan House experience area. ELK gains visibility in the German market as it positions itself as a leading European provider of modern timber construction.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy provides smart home technology for ELK homes, including TaHoma Switch system for controlling shutters, blinds, lighting, security cameras, and sensors via smartphone app. ELK integrates Somfy products as part of its smart home package offering, with optional security and comfort expansion packages.
• Thiem EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThiem Energy partnership offers sustainable energy solutions bundled for ELK customers. Promoted as part of ELK's comprehensive home offering for smarter, climate-friendly living without compromises.
• ELK KAMPA GroupcoreOthersELK is part of the ELK KAMPA Group, which includes ELK BAU, KAMPA, and Module One. The group operates across 5 countries with 1,000+ employees. Matthias Calice serves as CEO of ELK KAMPA Group.
• Red BullcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRed Bull is co-partner at highest level with RB Leipzig sponsorship. ELK joins exclusive tier alongside PUMA.
• PUMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPUMA is co-partner at highest level with RB Leipzig sponsorship. ELK joins exclusive tier alongside Red Bull.
• ELK Family Partners (Kurier, Vossen, Funzy, Holz Partner, Westwing)minorGTM or Marketing Partner27 partner companies offering exclusive discounts and benefits to ELK customers through the ELK Family loyalty program. Includes KURIER (newspaper), Vossen (textiles), Funzy (children's furniture), Holz Partner (terraces/fences), and Westwing (interior shopping).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HUF Haus: German premium prefab house manufacturer specializing in post-and-beam timber architecture. Comparable to ELK in custom timber prefab homes for affluent private buyers, with similar turnkey service model and brand-driven positioning.
• SchwörerHaus: Major German prefab timber-frame home producer with broad product range from entry-level to premium. Directly comparable to ELK across customer segment, technology, and energy-efficiency positioning; competes for the same German expansion customers.
• Rubner Haus: South Tyrolean (Italian/Austrian) prefab timber house manufacturer. Comparable to ELK in alpine-region premium prefab timber homes, with similar aesthetic positioning and overlapping customer base in German-speaking markets.
• Bien-Zenker: German prefab house manufacturer (part of the ZET-Group) producing timber-frame homes with similar turnkey model. Closely comparable to ELK in product range, customer engagement model, and DACH market overlap, particularly relevant as German competitor.
• Baufritz: German-Austrian prefab house maker specializing in sustainable, ecological timber homes. Comparable to ELK's sustainability positioning and premium timber-frame construction approach for health-conscious and energy-conscious private buyers.
• FingerHaus: One of Germany's largest prefab house manufacturers with extensive dealer network. Comparable to ELK in scale, energy-efficient timber-frame construction, and customizable single-family home offerings for the private buyer market.
• KAMPA: Sister company under the ELK KAMPA Group, Kampa produces prefab timber homes in Germany. Comparable business model and product category, making it the most operationally similar peer; effectively a fellow brand within the same corporate family.
• WeberHaus: German prefab timber-frame house manufacturer with similar product portfolio of customizable single-family and prefab homes. Closely comparable to ELK in technology, customer segment (private home buyers), and DACH market focus, making it the most direct peer.
• Haas Fertigbau: Austrian-headquartered prefab timber house manufacturer with operations in Germany and Czech Republic. Direct peer to ELK with overlapping DACH geographic footprint, similar customer segment, and comparable prefab timber-frame technology.

Regional players

• Lindbäcks Bygg: Swedish industrial prefab timber-frame housing manufacturer with high-volume serial production. Comparable to ELK in modular prefab technology and efficiency focus, but operates in the Nordic market rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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