Feenstra Verwarming B.V.

What Feenstra Verwarming B.V. does

Feenstra Verwarming B.V. is a Dutch residential energy services company founded in 1947 in Sneek and now headquartered in Lelystad, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vattenfall (the Swedish energy major) since 2009. The company installs and maintains heating, cooling, ventilation, solar energy, and home security systems for approximately 800,000 connected households across the Netherlands, delivered through what it describes as the only nationwide installation service network in the country — 1,700+ employees, 800+ certified field technicians, and 800+ service vehicles operating out of branch offices in at least 14 cities.

Its core product portfolio centers on central heating boilers (CV-ketel), hybrid and all-electric heat pumps, air conditioning, solar panels, a solar power boiler, the Dutch-manufactured Sessy home battery, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and home security (cameras, alarms, personal emergency systems). The portfolio has been progressively reweighted toward the energy transition: solar activities began in 2012, integration of the four legacy brands (heating, security, ventilation, insulation) was completed in 2013, insulation was divested to Takkenkamp in 2016 to focus on core categories, and air conditioning was added in 2021.

Feenstra's business model blends one-time hardware sales, professional installation services, recurring service and maintenance subscriptions, and B2B project work (notably mini-wkk / combined heat and power for housing corporations and VvE's, often financed in partnership with Cheappower4U). Go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer via certified field technicians visiting homes nationwide, supplemented by a channel partnership that surfaces Feenstra's products through Vattenfall's consumer platform (exposing it to ~2.1 million Dutch energy customers), a dedicated careers portal, and a content-led demand engine around the "Zorgeloos Wonen" blog and resident panel.

Name

Feenstra Verwarming B.V.

Legal name

Feenstra N.V.

Website

https://feenstra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Feenstra Verwarming B.V. is a Dutch residential energy services company — wholly owned by Vattenfall since 2009 — that installs and maintains heating, heat pumps, cooling, solar, ventilation, and home security systems for approximately 800,000 households across the Netherlands via a nationwide field-service network of 1,700+ employees and 800+ certified technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC and Energy Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ)

Keywords

• Residential heating installation
• Heat pump services
• Solar panel installation
• Home maintenance subscriptions
• Home security systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lelystad

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Feenstra sells heating (CV-ketels), hybrid heat pumps, all-electric heat pumps, air conditioning, solar panels, solar boilers, home batteries, mechanical ventilation, and security systems (cameras, alarms, personal emergency systems). Products are sold directly to consumers and businesses.
2. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Feenstra offers service and maintenance subscriptions for CV-ketels, heat pumps, mechanical ventilation, and security systems, providing regular maintenance visits, priority response, and repair services.
3. Installation Services: Feenstra generates revenue from professional installation of heating, cooling, ventilation, solar, and security products by certified technicians.
4. Mini-WKK (Cogeneration) Projects: Feenstra installs mini-wkk (combined heat and power) units in apartment buildings and housing complexes, often in partnership with Cheappower4U for project financing, serving housing corporations and VvE's.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Feenstra sells, installs, and maintains residential energy and home comfort systems across the Netherlands, including central heating boilers (CV-ketels), hybrid and all-electric heat pumps, air conditioning, solar panels, solar boilers, home batteries, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and home security systems (cameras, alarms, personal emergency devices). All offerings are delivered by 800+ certified in-house technicians with nationwide coverage and are backed by subscription-based service and maintenance contracts. The company also delivers larger B2B projects such as mini-wkk (combined heat and power) installations for housing corporations and VvE's.

Product overview

Feenstra is a Dutch home installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, ventilation, solar energy, and security products and services. The core offering centers on central heating boilers (CV-ketel) and heat pumps—both hybrid and all-electric variants—as the primary heating solutions. Complementing these are solar energy products including solar panels (zonnepanelen), solar power boilers (zonnestroomboiler), and the Dutch-made Sessy home battery. Ventilation solutions comprise mechanical ventilation boxes and heat recovery units. Home security offerings include security cameras, alarm systems, and personal alarm services. All products are supported by nationwide installation and maintenance services covering approximately 800,000 connected households across the Netherlands. The company operates under parent company Vattenfall and was founded in 1947.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CV-ketel (Central Heating Boiler) Central heating boiler for residential heating, sold with installation and optional maintenance subscription. Available for purchase or rental to Dutch homeowners.
• Hybride warmtepomp (Hybrid Heat Pump)

Quantifiable outcome

• Feenstra serves approximately 800,000 connected households in the Netherlands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VattenfallcoreOthers · 1 January 2009Feenstra has been part of Vattenfall since 2009 (formerly Nuon). Through Vattenfall's website, Feenstra's products and services are offered to Vattenfall's approximately 2.1 million consumers in the Netherlands. Vattenfall produces and supplies electricity, heat, cold, and gas. Vattenfall customers can benefit from various advantages regarding Feenstra's products and services.
• Meer Met MinderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeer Met Minder informs consumers about energy-saving measures and offers a 'woningdossier' (home dossier) that shows a home's energy label, improvement packages, projected energy labels, annual costs, and savings. Feenstra is affiliated with Meer Met Minder as one of the providers of energy-saving measures. Users rate Feenstra with an average score of 8.5.
• Milieu CentraalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMilieu Centraal is an independent advisory organization providing consumers with practical information about energy and the environment in daily life. They are a credible endorser of environmental claims due to their independence and scientific basis. Feenstra collaborates with Milieu Centraal on consumer information.
• Hier (HIER Klimaatbureau)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStichting HIER Klimaatbureau is a Dutch civil society organization focused entirely on the topic of climate change. It engages all of the Netherlands in the solution — practical and positive, feasible and concrete. Feenstra is a partner supporting their climate engagement initiatives.
• Cheappower4UcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCheappower4U facilitates the greening of the (existing) built environment. They not only offer the technology to reduce CO₂ but also finance it for their customers. Feenstra collaborates with Cheappower4U on mini-wkk (combined heat and power) solutions for apartment buildings and housing complexes. Feenstra handles installation while Cheappower4U arranges financing, lowering the threshold for greening.
• Takkenkamp IsolatieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs of January 1, 2016, Feenstra transferred its insulation activities to its partner Takkenkamp Isolatie, which is part of the Takkenkamp Group. Takkenkamp helps owners and building managers green their homes or buildings through pointing, maintenance, renovation, restoration, and insulation. The addition of insulation to the portfolio enables Takkenkamp to better meet customer needs for comfort improvement, energy savings, and optimal maintenance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kemkens: Kemkens is a Dutch installation company focused on heating, ventilation, and sustainable home energy solutions for residential customers. Like Feenstra, it sells and services CV-ketels, heat pumps, and solar across regional Dutch territories, making it a direct competitor for residential installation and service contracts.
• Van Dorp Installaties: Van Dorp is one of the largest Dutch technical installation companies, providing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services to commercial and residential clients. It overlaps directly with Feenstra in residential heating, cooling, and ventilation installation, and competes for both B2B and B2C service work in the Netherlands.
• Breman Installatiegroep: Breman is a Dutch family-owned installation group specializing in heating, ventilation, sanitary, and electrical solutions for residential and commercial markets. Its residential heating and energy transition focus (heat pumps, solar) makes it a direct competitor to Feenstra in the Dutch homeowner segment.
• Unica: Unica is one of the largest Dutch technical service providers, offering HVAC, electrical, and building services across residential and commercial segments. With nationwide coverage and similar service/maintenance offerings, Unica is a direct competitor to Feenstra in the Dutch HVAC installation and energy services market.

Broad incumbents

• Engie Nederland: Engie is a major European utility with significant Dutch operations spanning energy supply and technical services. It overlaps with Feenstra in residential heating installation, energy efficiency services, and integrated energy solutions, but operates as part of a much broader utility portfolio rather than a specialist installer.
• Eneco: Eneco is a major Dutch energy company offering electricity, gas, and increasingly home energy solutions including heat pumps and solar. It competes with Feenstra via energy supply bundling and adjacent installation services, but its core business is energy retail rather than installation.

Others

• BDR Thermea Group (Remeha): BDR Thermea (parent of Remeha, one of the largest Dutch boiler and heat pump brands) is a key equipment supplier to Feenstra and a strategic partner in the Dutch heating market. It is comparable to Feenstra's product side rather than service side, representing an upstream supplier relationship.
• Intergas: Intergas is a Dutch manufacturer of high-efficiency gas boilers (CV-ketels) for the residential market. As a supplier of CV-ketel equipment to installers including Feenstra, it is an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — relevant for understanding Feenstra's supply chain and the broader Dutch heating market.
• Itho Daalderop: Itho Daalderop is a Dutch manufacturer of ventilation systems, heat pumps, and domestic hot water solutions. It supplies mechanical ventilation units and HR/HR+ equipment that Feenstra installs and services, positioning it as an upstream supplier in the indoor air quality and HVAC value chain.
• Daikin Europe: Daikin is a global HVAC equipment manufacturer with a major European presence in heat pumps and air conditioning. Its products are likely installed and serviced by Feenstra, and Daikin's growing direct-to-consumer and installer-network strategies represent both a partnership opportunity and competitive pressure on Dutch HVAC installers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FeenstraWarmte
• Facebookfacebook.com/Feenstracom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feenstra
• Instagraminstagram.com/feenstracom
• Xx.com/Feenstra

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Subsidiaries2 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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