Jämerä
Jämerä Kivitalot Oy is a Finnish construction company, founded in 1974 and based in Espoo, that designs and builds individualized single-family stone houses from monolithic aerated concrete for Finnish families, offering material packages, frame delivery, and turnkey (KO-VA) delivery nationwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersEspoo, Finland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Jämerä does
Jämerä Kivitalot Oy is a Finnish residential construction company founded in 1974 and headquartered in Espoo, specializing in individualized single-family stone houses built from monolithic aerated concrete (kevytbetoni). Its core technical differentiator is a single-material wall system — 375mm or 500mm aerated concrete blocks providing structure, insulation, and vapor barrier in one layer — eliminating additional insulation and reducing moisture and fire risks; the system has demonstrated airtightness of q50 ≈ 1.0 m³/m²h and thermal conductivity of 0.078 W/(mK), validated by Tampere University research. The company serves Finnish families building custom single-family homes on owned plots through three delivery tiers: material packages (~€460K–€2,600/m² for 177 m²), frame installation delivery, and the KO-VA turnkey package (~€522K, ~€2,950/m²) available in Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa, plus a MoveIN pre-built home channel for faster delivery.
Jämerä operates a sales-led, direct-to-consumer go-to-market combining a Finland-wide independent representative network with in-house field sales teams and studios/showrooms in Espoo and Tampere; it drives leads via an online Kivitalolaskin cost calculator and converts through in-person architect consultations and fixed-price contracts. Revenue mechanics are project-based (one-off fixed-price house deliveries) with the bundled Kivikoti architectural/structural/MEP design service included if the order is placed within three months. Jämerä is a subsidiary of Bauroc AS, the largest family-owned lightweight concrete group in the Nordics (≈€60M revenue, ~250 employees), which provides vertically integrated supply of raw materials, including the new bauroc GREEN low-carbon block line (44.6 kgCO2e/m³, 70% lower than standard). Recent product launches and partnerships — the Marko Paananen Jämerä Collection, Elisa Kotiakku solar co-marketing, Schneider Electric and Casambi smart-home integrations in Casa Onnenkivi (Lempäälä Housing Fair 2026) — reflect a strategy of deepening average deal value and brand differentiation rather than volume expansion.
Jämerä firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Jämerä
- Legal name
- Jämerä Kivitalot Oy
- Website
- https://jamera.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Jämerä Kivitalot Oy is a Finnish construction company, founded in 1974 and based in Espoo, that designs and builds individualized single-family stone houses from monolithic aerated concrete for Finnish families, offering material packages, frame delivery, and turnkey (KO-VA) delivery nationwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Jämerä industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential Construction Services
- NAICS
- Architectural Services (54131), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)
- SIC
- Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Driveway Hardscaping (Pavers, Gravel, Permeable Systems) (HSAIACAD), Lightweight Aggregate Blocks (e.g., Pumice, Cinder) (IMADABAE)
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Where Jämerä is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Espoo
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Jämerä business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Talotoimitukset (House deliveries): Jämerä generates revenue through the sale of stone houses in multiple delivery scopes: (1) Material packages sold through the representative network, (2) Frame installation delivery (runkoasennustoimitus) — the core product with design, materials, and installation included, with a fixed price, (3) KO-VA delivery (turnkey-ready structure) — covering frame, roof, doors, windows, and weather protection, and (4) Full turnkey project delivery (muuttovalmis) in Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa regions. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; indicative prices range from approximately €460,000 for a frame-ready 177m² house to €522,000 for a comparable turnkey delivery (€2,600–€2,950/m²).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Runkovalmius (Frame-ready delivery) — design, materials, and installation included |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | KO-VA (Kokonaisvastuutoimitus) — complete responsibility delivery to weather-protected state |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Materiaalitoimitus (Material packages) — sold through representative network |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Jämerä product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Jämerä designs and builds individualized single-family stone houses from monolithic aerated concrete (kevytbeton) in Finland. Its offering spans material packages, frame installation delivery (runkoasennustoimitus), KO-VA complete-responsibility delivery to weather-protected state, fully finished turnkey (muuttovalmis) homes, and pre-built MoveIN houses, each bundled with Kivikoti architectural and structural design services.
Product overview
Jämerä is a Finnish stone house construction company offering individualized aerated concrete (kevytbeton) houses designed by architects. The core product is Jämerä Kivitalot - custom stone houses built for over 50 years. Delivery options include runkoasennustoimitus (frame installation delivery) and Jämerä KO-VA (turnkey delivery covering entire construction to move-in ready). Jämerä MoveIN provides pre-designed house models, while Jämerä Kivikoti design service is included in deliveries covering architectural, structural, MEP, and lighting planning. The Jämerä Collection offers Marko Paananen-curated interior selections. The Kivitalolaskin online tool enables cost estimation. The company uses bauroc GREEN low-carbon blocks for partition walls. Casa Onnenkivi is the featured exhibition house for Lempäälä Housing Fair 2026.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Jämerä Kivitalot (Individualized Stone Houses) Custom-designed single-family stone houses built from monolithic aerated concrete (kevytbeton). Each house is uniquely designed to the site and customer requirements, delivered in one of several scopes (material package, frame installation, KO-VA, or full turnkey). Aimed at Finnish families building their own home on a plot they own or are acquiring.
- Frame Installation Delivery (Runkoasennustoimitus) Fixed-price delivery scope including the Kivikoti design, Jämerä aerated concrete materials, and on-site installation of the frame. Customer handles project management, interior work, and technical systems. Average price ~€460,000 for ~177 m² gross floor area (~€2,600/m²). Available across Finland through Jämerä's representative network.
- Jämerä KO-VA (Kokonaisvastuutoimitus) Complete-Responsibility Delivery Turnkey-ready delivery scope where Jämerä assumes full responsibility for the project from land work through frame, roof, doors, windows, and weather protection. Available in Uusimaa and Pirkanmaa. Average price ~€522,000 for ~177 m² (~€2,950/m²). Includes Kivikoti design services and a comprehensive warranty.
- Material Packages (Materiaalitoimitus) Materials-only delivery scope where customers purchase Jämerä aerated concrete blocks and components directly. Sold through the representative network, which can also source supplementary contracts and services. Suited to self-builders and contractors needing Jämerä materials without full Jämerä installation.
- Jämerä MoveIN (Pre-Built Stone Homes) Pre-designed Jämerä stone house models sold as move-in ready homes for buyers who want Jämerä quality without a custom design-build project. MoveIN houses at Tuusula Avenue feature interior design by Marko Paananen. Acts as a developer model.
- Jämerä Kivikoti Design Service Comprehensive design service bundled with Jämerä house deliveries, covering architectural concept plans, structural plans, HVAC design, lighting design, kitchen and bathroom planning, and coordination of all design disciplines. Included at no extra cost if a Jämerä order is placed within 3 months of the design contract; otherwise a €2,990 deductible (€490 for auxiliary buildings) applies. Standalone design service offerings are also available.
- Jämerä Collection (Interior and Fixture Selections) Curated interior surface and fixed-furniture selections for fully finished Jämerä stone house deliveries, created in collaboration with interior architect Marko Paananen. Provides homeowners with pre-designed aesthetic packages aligned with Jämerä's brand.
Companies that use Jämerä
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Jämerä technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
Jämerä partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered campaign-level and core.
- Elisacampaign-levelJämerä and Elisa partnered on a marketing campaign offering Jämerä KO-VA customers 8 solar panels free of charge. The campaign targets customers building energy-efficient stone homes who want to combine sustainability with modern energy solutions. The partnership was showcased at Casa Onnenkivi during Lempäälä Housing Fair 2026. Valid for orders placed after June 22, 2026.
- Marko PaananencoreJämerä partnered with renowned Finnish interior architect Marko Paananen to create the Jämerä Collection — interior finishes and fixtures for fully finished Jämerä house deliveries. Marko also designed interiors for the five MoveIN houses at Tuusula Avenue. The collaboration brings elevated aesthetics, human-centric lighting design, and bold interior solutions to Jämerä homes, differentiating the brand in Finnish residential construction.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Jämerä competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Jetta-Talo: Finnish single-family home builder focused on pre-designed/element homes with comparable fixed-price delivery model and regional sales coverage.
- Sievitalo: Finnish stone/concrete-block home builder, very close material analog (lightweight aggregate masonry), with national coverage and turnkey/full-build delivery models.
- Kannustalo: Finnish family-home turnkey builder offering architect-led design with delivery packages comparable to Jämerä's runkoasennus and KO-VA tiers. Similar geographic focus on Finnish single-family market.
- Lakka-talot: Finnish log and stone hybrid home builder with similar turnkey delivery options and regional coverage across Finland. Comparable in segment focus and bundled service approach.
- Kastelli-talot: One of Finland's largest detached homebuilders offering turnkey delivery with comparable project value ranges and a sales-led showroom model across the country. Most directly relevant peer based on business model overlap in the Finnish custom single-family market.
- Honkarakenne (Honka): Finnish-listed log home builder with a turnkey bundled model and brand-led design heritage. Direct peer in the Finnish premium-home category, differentiated by material (solid log) but matched in price tier and gtm motion.
- Design-Talo: Finnish prefabricated home builder offering customized and pre-designed single-family homes with full installation, comparable in delivery structure and target customer (omakotirakentajat).
- Omatalo (Honkarakenne): Finnish home builder under Honka Group offering turnkey and pre-built MoveIN-style homes nationwide. Comparable omni-channel sales model combining custom-build, pre-built inventory, and design services.
Others
- Bauroc AS: Jämerä's parent company and the largest lightweight concrete block producer in the Nordics. Included as parent/group context — not a competitive peer but the supplier of Jämerä's core monolithic wall input.
Broad incumbents
- YIT Oyj: Finland's largest construction company; its residential portfolio targets a different scale (multi-unit) but overlaps in Finnish home-buying customer journey and turnkey delivery expectations. Useful as a broader reference for Finnish residential construction.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Jämerä social profiles
Digital presenceJämerä compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Jämerä financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Jämerä leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Jämerä funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Jämerä M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Jämerä
What does Jämerä do?
Jämerä designs and builds individualized single-family stone houses from monolithic aerated concrete (kevytbeton) in Finland. Its offering spans material packages, frame installation delivery (runkoasennustoimitus), KO-VA complete-responsibility delivery to weather-protected state, fully finished turnkey (muuttovalmis) homes, and pre-built MoveIN houses, each bundled with Kivikoti architectural and structural design services.
Is Jämerä a public or private company?
Jämerä is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Jämerä founded?
Jämerä was founded in 1974. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Jämerä based?
Jämerä is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Jämerä make money?
One revenue line is on record: talotoimitukset (House deliveries).
Who are Jämerä's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Jetta-Talo, Sievitalo, Kannustalo, Lakka-talot, Kastelli-talot, Honkarakenne (Honka), Design-Talo and Omatalo (Honkarakenne). Bauroc AS is listed as an others. YIT Oyj is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Jämerä have an API?
No public API is recorded for Jämerä.
What industry is Jämerä in?
Jämerä's product category is Residential Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPALAB, Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone), with a secondary code of HSAIACAD, Driveway Hardscaping (Pavers, Gravel, Permeable Systems). Its NAICS code is 54131 and its SIC code is 3270.