What Wolf-Haus does

WOLF-HAUS GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned German prefabricated timber house manufacturer founded in 1904 and headquartered in Burkardroth-Gefäll, Lower Franconia. The company designs, produces, and delivers custom timber-frame (Holzständerbauweise) homes using sustainably sourced wood, manufacturing wall and floor elements in its own Burkardroth production facility — a "Manufaktur" built in 2019 (~€5M investment) and expanded with a second 60m × 20m × ~14m hall in 2022. Its product portfolio spans four core residential editions — Edition B bungalows, Edition E single-family homes, Edition S multi-story Stadtvillen, and Edition D semi-detached homes — plus a premium Edition Select Bauhaus line, custom "Freie Planung" architectural services, and renovation/extension ("Mehr Raum") work. Homes are sold primarily to individual German homebuyers through a direct, consultative sales motion anchored by permanent show homes (Musterhäuser) in Mannheim and Bad Vilbel, an extensive trade-fair presence, and the "My Wolf-Haus" digital customer portal; complementary Projektbau contracts serve institutional clients (municipalities, housing associations, healthcare operators) with multi-family buildings, social facilities, and service-living projects.

The business model is a one-time, custom-quoted sale per home with prices starting at ~€243,097 for entry-level standard specifications (a promotional price ended June 2024) and rising materially for fully custom and larger Stadtvillen models up to 395 sqm. Wolf-Haus monetizes primarily the unit sale rather than recurring fees, supplemented by renovation/extension work and institutional project contracts. Competitive positioning rests on four-generation craftsmanship heritage, full architectural customization (rather than purely catalog homes), wood as a natural insulator supporting KfW55 energy efficiency and QNG sustainability certification that unlocks BEG/KfW government subsidies for buyers, and a vertically integrated manufacturing footprint. The company is privately held with no external investors and is led by managing directors Bernhard Wolf and Jonas Wolf, with no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Wolf-Haus

Legal name

WOLF-HAUS GmbH

Website

https://wolf-haus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

WOLF-HAUS GmbH is a fourth-generation German family-owned manufacturer of custom prefabricated timber-frame houses (bungalows, single-family homes, city villas, semi-detached), producing in its own Burkardroth facility and selling primarily to individual homebuyers across Germany via direct sales, show homes, and a dedicated institutional project-building division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Timber Homes

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Residential Building Construction (23611), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Prefabricated timber homes
• Wood frame construction
• Custom home building
• Energy efficient housing
• Modular residential construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Burkardroth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prefabricated Timber Home Sales: Wolf-Haus generates revenue primarily from the sale of custom-designed prefabricated timber-frame houses. Each home is sold as a complete or semi-complete package (delivered as pre-fabricated components assembled on-site), with pricing based on house model, size, customization level, and chosen equipment packages. Additional revenue streams include renovation and extension services ('Mehr Raum' – more space) and project building for social institutions, healthcare centers, and service living projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WOLF-HAUS GmbH designs, manufactures, and builds custom prefabricated timber-frame houses for private homeowners and institutional clients in Germany. The portfolio spans four edition lines — Edition B Bungalows, Edition E single-family homes, Edition S city villas, and Edition D semi-detached homes — complemented by custom Freie Planung architectural services, Mehr Raum renovation/extension services, and a Projektbau division for multi-family, social, healthcare, and service-living projects. All homes are prefabricated in the company's own Manufaktur facility in Burkardroth using sustainable Bavarian timber, delivered as components and assembled on site.

Product overview

Wolf-Haus is a German prefabricated home manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential products across multiple sub-brands. The core offering includes four house editions: Edition B (single-story bungalows), Edition E (single-family homes), Edition S (city villas/multi-story), and Edition D (semi-detached homes). These are supplemented by custom planning services (Freie Planung), renovation and expansion services (Mehr Raum), and a digital customer portal (My WOLF-HAUS). The company also operates model homes in Mannheim and Bad Vilbel for customer engagement. Beyond individual homes, Wolf-Haus offers project construction services for multi-family buildings, social facilities, and healthcare centers. All homes are constructed using sustainable wood from certified forests and manufactured at the company's 'Manufaktur' facility in Burkardroth-Gefäll, Bavaria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edition B (Bungalows): Bungalow house collection including models B 40, B 60, B 80, B 100, B 110, B 113, B 116, B 121, B 125, B 126, B 128.1, B 128.2, B 129, B 136, B 145.1, B 145.2, B 147, B 154, B 160, B 163, B 181, B 204, B 205, and ELW variants with integrated apartments
• Edition E (Einfamilienhäuser)
• Edition S (Stadtvillen)
• Edition D (Doppelhäuser)
• Edition Select
• MY WOLF-HAUS

Products and services

• Edition B (Bungalows) Single-story prefabricated timber bungalow homes designed for one-level living, accessibility, and aging-in-place. Includes multiple models ranging from approximately 40 sqm to 205 sqm, with optional integrated accessory apartments (ELW). Targeted at private individuals and families seeking accessible, ecological single-story homes in Germany.
• Edition E (Einfamilienhäuser) Custom prefabricated timber single-family homes available in various sizes and architectural styles, from country-inspired to modern Bauhaus-influenced designs, with models ranging from approximately 139 sqm to 203 sqm. Targeted at private individuals and families in Germany building their primary residence.
• Edition S (Stadtvillen) Multi-story prefabricated timber city villas characterized by clear, space-saving Bauhaus-style architecture, modern flat roofs, and cubic forms, with models ranging from approximately 141 sqm to 395 sqm. Targeted at private individuals and families seeking larger urban-style homes in Germany.
• Edition D (Doppelhäuser) Semi-detached prefabricated timber double homes optimized for urban plots, maximizing space efficiency while maintaining individual living flexibility. Available models include EDITION D 122-124 and EDITION D 133-134. Targeted at private individuals and families building on shared or constrained urban plots in Germany.
• Freie Planung (Custom Planning) Custom architectural planning service in which Wolf-Haus planners work with customers to design a one-of-a-kind home according to individual specifications and preferences, rather than selecting from a fixed catalog. Targeted at private individuals and families in Germany who want a uniquely designed prefabricated timber home.
• Mehr Raum (Renovation, Extension & Upward Expansion) Renovation, extension, and upward expansion (Umbau, Anbau, Aufstockung) services for existing Wolf-Haus and other homes, including conversion, additions, and modernization solutions, often eligible for government renovation subsidies. Targeted at existing homeowners in Germany whose space needs are changing due to family growth, aging, or modernization.
• Projektbau (Project Construction) Multi-family residential buildings, social facilities, healthcare centers, and service living projects developed for institutional and commercial clients using Wolf-Haus prefabricated timber technology. Targeted at municipalities, housing associations, healthcare operators, and social institutions in Germany.
• Service Wohnen (Service Living) Senior-friendly and service-oriented living concepts including barrier-free designs and multi-generational housing solutions, delivered under the Projektbau division. Targeted at housing associations, municipalities, and care operators serving aging populations in Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• KfW55 energy efficiency — enables government subsidies and low energy costs for homeowners
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bayerische StaatsforstencoreOthersBayerische Staatsforsten (Bavarian State Forests) supplies Wolf-Haus with wood from sustainably managed Bavarian forests. Wolf-Haus hosts visits for Bayerische Staatsforsten employees to see how the timber they cultivate is processed and transformed into high-quality prefabricated homes, demonstrating transparency in the supply chain.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regnauer Hausbau: Bavarian family-owned timber prefab homebuilder emphasizing ecological construction and energy efficiency. Closely comparable to WOLF-HAUS on regional Bavarian roots, timber prefab technology, sustainability/energy positioning, and family-ownership structure, though somewhat smaller in scale.
• Haas Fertigbau: German prefabricated homebuilder offering timber-frame houses for individuals and multi-family project building for commercial/institutional clients. Directly comparable to WOLF-HAUS across both core segments (consumer single-family homes and Projektbau), with similar KfW energy efficiency positioning.
• Gussek Haus: German family-owned prefabricated homebuilder specializing in timber-frame and solid construction houses for individual customers. Comparable to WOLF-HAUS in family-ownership structure, custom timber prefab approach, and German regional focus, with overlapping KfW energy efficiency positioning.
• HUF Haus: Specialist German manufacturer of premium prefabricated timber-frame homes known for Bauhaus-inspired architecture and post-and-beam construction. Comparable to WOLF-HAUS's Edition Select premium line and overall timber prefab approach, targeting affluent individual homebuyers in the German-speaking market.
• SchwörerHaus: German family-owned prefabricated timber home manufacturer with multiple product lines for individual customers and project builders. Closely comparable to WOLF-HAUS on technology, customer segment, German-only geographic focus, and mid-to-large family-owned positioning, with similar KfW/QNG sustainability positioning.
• FingerHaus: Family-owned German prefabricated home builder offering timber-frame single-family homes, bungalows, and multi-generation housing. Closely comparable to WOLF-HAUS on business model (family-owned, custom prefab), product range (bungalows, single-family, ELW variants), and German market focus.
• Baufritz: German eco-focused prefabricated timber home builder emphasizing healthy living, natural materials, and energy efficiency. Highly comparable to WOLF-HAUS on sustainability positioning (KfW/QNG, ecological wood sourcing) and target customer seeking healthy, energy-efficient custom homes, with a similar German regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• WeberHaus: One of Germany's largest prefabricated timber homebuilders, offering a broad portfolio of custom and standardized energy-efficient homes. Directly comparable to WOLF-HAUS in core technology (timber frame prefab) and target customer (German individual homebuyers), but at significantly greater scale and with a more international footprint.
• Bien-Zenker: One of Germany's largest and longest-established prefabricated home manufacturers with a broad portfolio of single-family, multi-family, and modular solutions. Comparable to WOLF-HAUS in product category and target customer, but at significantly greater scale, broader geographic reach, and with both timber and conventional construction offerings.

Emerging players

• Living Haus: Younger German prefabricated home brand (part of the HUF Haus group) offering customizable timber-frame homes with strong digital configurator and online customer journey. Comparable to WOLF-HAUS in product category and target customer, but differentiated by a more digitally led GTM motion that pressures traditional players' customer acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wolf_haus_gmbh
• Facebookfacebook.com/wolfhausgmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wolf-haus-gmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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