What ScanHaus Marlow does

ScanHaus Marlow is one of Germany's established providers of prefabricated timber-frame houses, operating under the legal entity R. Kossow & Levermann GmbH from its headquarters in Marlow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The company manufactures and sells more than 70 house types across categories including bungalows, 1.5-story homes, city villas, multi-generational homes, duplexes, and custom builds, producing approximately 500 houses per year. Construction uses certified wood frame construction (Holzrahmenbauweise) with optional energy-efficiency add-ons including photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, and ventilation systems, supported by QNG sustainability and RAL-Gütezeichen quality certifications.

The business operates a sales-led, direct go-to-market through a nationwide network of 50+ model homes and sales offices staffed by trained house advisors (Hausverkäufer), supplemented by a Baupartner channel program and a Grundstücksservice (property-finding) offering. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time construction contracts under a distinctive "Erst Bauen - Dann Zahlen" (First Build - Then Pay) payment model that defers customer payment until key handover, paired with a guaranteed fixed-price commitment. Primary customers are individual home builders (families, couples) with secondary segments serving multi-generational families and, via a dedicated Wohnungsbau subdomain, real estate developers purchasing multi-family buildings. Supporting services include a financing calculator, Hausbauratgeber content portal, HAUSBLICK podcast, and 360° virtual model home tours.

The company is privately held and family-owned, with Friedemann Kunz and Fredrich Kunz serving as Managing Directors. The portfolio is segmented by the Black Edition premium design line and the Blue Living sustainability-focused sub-brand, with an Aktionshaus promotional tier at the entry end. Marketing spans HubSpot-managed email, Facebook/Instagram organic social, a WhatsApp channel, content marketing, and physical events at model homes. No external investors, parent company, or subsidiary structure has been disclosed.

Name

ScanHaus Marlow

Legal name

R. Kossow & Levermann GmbH

Website

https://scanhaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ScanHaus Marlow designs, manufactures, and sells prefabricated timber-frame houses (70+ types, ~500 units/year) through 50+ model homes across Germany, serving individual home builders, multi-generational families, and real estate developers under a deferred-payment, fixed-price model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated House Construction

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

Keywords

• Prefabricated houses
• Timber frame construction
• Energy-efficient homes
• Turnkey house building
• Multi-family housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Prefabricated House Sales: ScanHaus Marlow generates revenue through the sale of prefabricated timber-frame houses. The company builds approximately 500 houses per year. Customers pay upon key handover ('Erst Bauen - Dann Zahlen'), providing the company with project-based revenue from house construction contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ScanHaus Marlow manufactures and sells prefabricated timber-frame houses (Fertighäuser) in Germany. The company offers more than 70 house types across categories including bungalows, 1.5-story homes, city villas (Stadtvillen), multi-generation houses, duplexes, and custom builds. Houses are delivered either as turnkey (bezugsfertig/schlüsselfertig) constructions or as self-finish (Ausbauhaus) kits, with options for energy-efficient add-ons such as photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, and ventilation systems.

Product overview

ScanHaus Marlow is a leading provider of modern prefabricated houses (Fertighäuser) in Germany, operating on a modular platform architecture. The core offering consists of over 70 house types across several product lines: main house types (Bungalow, 1,5-Geschosser, Stadtvilla, Mehrgenerationenhaus, Doppelhaus, Ausbauhaus, Aktionshaus), sub-branded lines (Black Edition for design-focused homes, Blue Living for sustainable housing), and multi-family houses (Mehrfamilienhäuser) for the apartment market. Houses are built in timber frame construction (Holzrahmenbauweise) and offered as turnkey (schlüsselfertig) or customizable builds. The portfolio is supported by services including over 50 model homes with 360° virtual tours, a property finding service, financing calculator, and a customer podcast. Energy-efficient equipment modules (photovoltaic, heat pumps, ventilation) are available as add-ons. The company operates on a 'build first, pay later' model with QNG sustainability certification and RAL quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Living: Sustainability-focused brand featuring environmentally friendly and energy-efficient construction methods.
• Black Edition

Products and services

• Fertighäuser (Prefabricated Houses) ScanHaus Marlow's main offering: modern prefabricated houses built in certified timber frame construction (Holzrahmenbauweise/Holzständerbauweise), available in over 70 house types as turnkey (schlüsselfertig) or customizable builds, targeting individual home buyers and families in Germany.
• Bungalow & Winkelbungalow Single-story prefabricated house design that enables living on one level, suitable for families and aging residents seeking barrier-free living.
• 1,5-Geschosser (One-and-a-Half-Story House) One-and-a-half-story prefabricated house with finished living space in the attic, featuring raised knee walls up to 2 meters for unrestricted interior design.
• Stadtvilla (City Villa) Two-story prefabricated house with two full living levels, characterized by a practical square floor plan in a cubic building body with floor-to-ceiling windows.
• Mehrgenerationenhaus (Multi-Generation House) Prefabricated house with two separate living units: a larger main apartment and a smaller granny flat/in-law suite for multi-generational living or home business.
• Doppelhaus (Semi-Detached House) Up to two-story prefabricated house with two attached, uniformly designed single-family homes that can be flexibly configured.
• Ausbauhaus (Self-Finish House) Prefabricated house offered at a reduced price for buyers who wish to complete finishing work themselves.
• Aktionshaus (Action House) Special promotional prefabricated houses offered at competitive prices while maintaining high quality and energy efficiency standards.
• Black Edition A design-focused house line featuring individual character and timeless design with a distinctive black aesthetic.
• Blue Living Sustainable and environmentally friendly housing concept emphasizing sustainability in prefabricated construction.
• Mehrfamilienhäuser (Multi-Family Houses) Prefabricated houses designed for multiple families, targeting the apartment construction market (Wohnungsbau) and professional housing developers.
• Energy-Efficient Equipment Package Energy-efficient building components and systems including photovoltaic installations, heat pumps, and ventilation systems, sold as part of the prefabricated house offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~500 houses built annually, demonstrating production capacity and market presence

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• viminds – Digitalmarketing GmbHminorOthersviminds is identified as the digital marketing agency responsible for the conception and programming of the ScanHaus Marlow website, indicating a vendor relationship for digital marketing services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WeberHaus: WeberHaus is one of Germany's largest prefabricated timber-frame home builders (Fertighaus), offering turnkey single-family homes across multiple product lines with nationwide sales offices. Directly competes with ScanHaus Marlow in the German prefab single-family home segment using the same Holzrahmenbau construction method.
• HUF Haus: HUF Haus is a long-established German manufacturer of premium prefabricated architect-designed homes (Fachwerk and post-and-beam), serving owner-occupiers across Germany and internationally. Overlaps with ScanHaus Marlow's premium Stadtvilla and Black Edition lines in the high-end prefab segment.
• FingerHaus: FingerHaus is a German prefab timber-frame home builder headquartered in Hesse, producing turnkey single-family and multi-family homes with a similar nationwide sales office network. Comparable mid-market prefab positioning to ScanHaus Marlow across bungalows, two-story homes, and custom builds.
• Bien-Zenker: Bien-Zenker is one of Germany's oldest and largest prefabricated house manufacturers, offering turnkey single-family and multi-family prefab homes. Competes with ScanHaus Marlow across the same mass-market prefab buyer profile in Germany.
• SchwörerHaus: SchwörerHaus is a German prefab timber-frame home builder with both single-family and multi-family offerings (including the SchwörerModell multi-family line). Directly comparable to ScanHaus Marlow's residential prefab platform and Mehrfamilienhäuser extension.
• Kampa Haus: Kampa is a German prefabricated timber-frame home manufacturer producing energy-efficient (often plus-energy) homes for owner-occupiers. Comparable to ScanHaus Marlow's energy-efficiency/Blue Living positioning and prefabricated construction approach.
• Haas Fertigbau: Haas Fertigbau is a Bavarian prefab timber-frame home builder producing turnkey single-family, multi-family, and commercial timber buildings. Competes with ScanHaus Marlow in the German prefab residential and commercial timber construction market.
• Wolf System: Wolf System is a German manufacturer of prefabricated timber buildings (residential homes, agricultural, and commercial). Overlaps with ScanHaus Marlow on prefabricated timber home construction in Germany and parts of Europe.
• Living Haus (Eine Marke der Bien-Zenker Gruppe): Living Haus is a sister-brand of Bien-Zenker targeting younger, first-time prefab buyers with a more standardized, lower-priced home line. Comparable to ScanHaus Marlow's Aktionshaus and Ausbauhaus entry-level offerings in the German prefab market.

Regional players

• ELK Haus: ELK Haus is an Austrian prefab timber-frame home builder serving Austria, Germany, and parts of Central Europe. Comparable prefab platform to ScanHaus Marlow but primarily competes in Austria and select German markets rather than a nationwide Germany-only focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ScanHaus
• Instagraminstagram.com/scanhaus_marlow
• Xx.com/ScanHaus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scanhaus

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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