Blink Hus
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1967
- HeadquartersTrondheim, Norway
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Blink Hus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Blink Hus
- Legal name
- Blink Hus
- Website
- https://blink-hus.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1967
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Blink Hus industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential Construction
- SIC
- Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pre-Sale / Move-In Whole-Home Refresh & Modernization (HSAPAEAJ), Smart Home & Assistive Technology Integration (Voice, Sensors, Alerts) (HSAPANAI)
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Where Blink Hus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Trondheim
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Blink Hus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Home Construction: Blink Hus generates revenue through constructing custom single-family homes. Customers choose from pre-designed models or work with architects to create custom designs. Revenue is generated through the sale of the complete house including construction, with pricing based on house model, size, customization level, and site conditions. The company offers three delivery models: turnkey house (nøkkelferdig), customer-managed subcontractors, and customer self-work portions.
- Cabin/Hytte Construction: Revenue from constructing vacation cabins and cottages. Customers can choose from pre-designed cabin models or customize. Includes models for mountain, forest, and coastal settings with various sizes and features.
- Property Development Projects: Blink Eiendomsutvikling AS (property development arm) develops housing projects including row houses and single-family homes for sale. Examples include Løvikhagen (13 units), Mariero project (10 row houses + 5 single-family homes), Bogafjell (7 row houses), and others in Rogaland region.
- Renovation and Rehabilitation Services: Services for renovation, extension, or modernization of existing properties, helping customers adapt homes to different life phases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Ready-made/Standard Models |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Customized Houses |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Turnkey Delivery (Nøkkelferdig) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Property Development Units |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Blink Hus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Blink Hus manufactures and constructs prefabricated single-family homes and vacation cabins (hytter) across Norway through a network of local dealers. Customers can select from pre-designed catalog models (traditional, modern, mansion-style, functionalist, and lifecycle housing) or commission fully custom architect-designed homes. The company offers turnkey delivery (nøkkelferdig), renovation services, and property development through its Blink Eiendomsutvikling AS subsidiary.
Product overview
Blink Hus is a Norwegian house and cabin building company offering a portfolio of pre-fabricated house models and cabin models, along with custom architect-designed houses and renovation services. The core product lineup includes house models (Sandefjord, Jarlsberg, Ekeberg, Kongsberg, Fredrikstad, Lunner, Tønsberg, Jessheim, Ålesund, Lillehammer, Smestad, Kongsvik, Bryne, Moss, Haugesund) and cabin models (Hytte Hamarøy, Hytte Risør, Hytte Vaag, Hytte Blåtind, Hytte Bersagel, Hytte Veggli, Hytte Trysil series, Hytte Trend, Hytte Gimre, Hytte Viste, Hytte Panorama). Delivery models include turnkey (nøkkelferdig), customer-managed subcontractors, or self-performed work. The company also develops property projects for sale and offers renovation services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Prefabricated House Models (Ferdighus) Factory-planned single-family house catalog including traditional, modern, mansion-style, and functionalist (funkis) designs. Models range from compact 91.7 m² (Lunner) to large 243.5 m² (Kongsberg) homes with 3-4 bedrooms. Includes named models such as Sandefjord, Jarlsberg, Ekeberg, Kongsberg, Fredrikstad, Lunner, Tønsberg, Jessheim, Ålesund, Lillehammer, Smestad, Kongsvik, Bryne, and Moss. Houses can be built as designed or customized.
- Architect-Designed Custom Houses Custom houses designed from scratch with Blink Hus architects, tailored to customer needs, style, and daily life. Customers work with in-house architects to create fully personalized designs when catalog models do not fit their vision.
- Cabin Models (Hytter) Vacation cabin catalog with models for mountain, forest, and coastal settings. Includes Hytte Hamarøy (49.8 m²), Hytte Risør (97.2 m²), Hytte Vaag (44.5 m²), Hytte Blåtind (64.6 m²), Hytte Bersagel (94.7 m²), Hytte Veggli (144.5 m²), Hytte Trysil 1-3 series, Hytte Trend (115.9 m²), Hytte Gimre (108.5 m²), Hytte Viste (96.2 m²), and Hytte Panorama (90.1 m²). Models range from compact 2-bedroom cabins to spacious 5-bedroom family cabins.
- Turnkey House Delivery (Nøkkelferdig) Complete house construction service where Blink Hus builds the entire home and coordinates all trades and subcontractors from foundation to painting. The most popular delivery model where customers move in when the home is complete.
- Renovation and Rehabilitation Services Renovation, extension, and modernization services for existing properties. Services include kitchen remodeling, energy solutions, and floor plan adjustments to adapt homes to different life phases.
- Property Development Projects (Blink Eiendomsutvikling) Property development arm developing housing projects including row houses and single-family homes for sale in Rogaland region. Notable projects include Løvikhagen (11 row houses + 1 semi-detached home in Stavanger), Mariero (10 row houses + 5 single-family homes), and Bogafjell (7 row houses in Sandnes, BRA 148-191 m²). Mariero row houses start from 8,890,000 NOK.
- Flexible Housing Models (Ålesund, Jessheim, Lillehammer) Three new house models developed for different needs, life situations, and plots. Ålesund is developed for sloped plots with large windows and open living spaces, with optional rental unit. Jessheim is a modular house that can be expanded over time as needs change. Lillehammer is a single-level home available in modern and traditional expression.
- Lifecycle Housing (Livsløpsboliger) Housing models designed to meet Husbanken's livsløpsstandard (lifecycle standard) for accessibility and adaptability across different life stages. Includes Smestad (133.1 m², traditional single-floor) and Kongsvik (126.9 m², available with three roof forms and optional rental unit).
Quantifiable outcome
- Customer satisfaction score of 85 in EAT market - topped the annual customer satisfaction measurement
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Blink Hus
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Blink Hus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Blink Hus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- GlavacoreGlava is a key insulation supplier for Blink Hus, providing solutions for sound insulation in walls and floor structures. Their products help create well-insulated buildings with good sound comfort, reducing air sound (speech, TV, music) and impact sound transmission between rooms and floors.
- Hunton FibercoreWood fiber-based insulation solutions supplier. Their insulation products contribute high density and structure that effectively dampens sound while also helping to even out moisture in modern, tight buildings for more comfortable indoor climate.
- HarmoniesupportingDoor supplier offering various door types with different construction and weight, providing significant differences in sound transmission. Compact and solid doors provide noticeably better sound damping than light standard doors, especially for bedrooms, home offices, and children's rooms.
- Gilje TrecoreWindow and balcony door supplier that can be customized for various needs including sound reduction. Different glass constructions and designs make it possible to choose windows that contribute to lower indoor noise levels without compromising design, daylight, or function.
- Fritzøe EngrossupportingSupplier of acoustic slat panels (spileplater) with sound-dampening effect. Available in light oak, smoked oak, walnut, and black oak. Vertical lines can be used to highlight zones, break up large wall surfaces, and create clear connections between different rooms.
- Moelven WoodsupportingInterior wood products supplier. Their products are highlighted for creating warm and inviting rooms while adding a timeless expression to homes.
- CombiwoodsupportingSlat solution supplier offering both loose slats and finished slat plates. Loose slats provide greater freedom to adapt solutions around windows, angles, and lighting, while finished plates provide quick and even results.
- FibosupportingDecorative panel supplier offering warm stone and wood-inspired surfaces. The Beige Stone decoration is inspired by natural stone and works especially well with light wood species and natural materials.
- BYGGMAsupportingSupplier of durable and maintenance-friendly plates (Huntonit) that provide clean, smooth surfaces with a timeless character for interior decoration.
- Bergene HolmsupportingSlat solution supplier that has developed slat solutions enabling both concave and convex surfaces. Organic lines in kitchen interiors, partition walls, or furniture can give interiors a more personal character and add movement to otherwise straight rooms.
- ProtresupportingSlat supplier offering solutions with varying slat widths, surfaces, and backing plates to create different expressions. Narrower slats provide more rhythm and detail, while wider slats tend to feel calmer and more harmonious.
- HusbankensupportingNational housing bank whose lifecycle housing standard (livsløpsstandard) is followed by Blink Hus models like Kongsvik. Ensures accessibility and adaptability for different life stages.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Blink Hus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mesterhus: Norwegian house chain offering custom single-family homes and cabins through a franchise/dealer model across Norway. Closely comparable to Blink Hus in business model (local forhandlere, catalog + custom), customer segment (individual families), and product scope (residential homes and hytter).
- BoligPartner: Norwegian residential builder offering single-family homes, cabins, and small housing developments through local dealers. Directly competes with Blink Hus in custom home and hytte categories across the Norwegian market.
- Norgeshus: Norwegian house chain with a dealer/franchise network delivering prefab and custom single-family homes and cabins. Comparable to Blink Hus across product catalog, dealer-based GTM, and residential construction focus.
- Block Watne: Major Norwegian house chain (acquired by OBOS) building custom single-family homes, cabins, and multi-unit developments nationally through local dealers. Direct overlap with Blink Hus in product offerings, distribution model, and target market.
- Idéhus: Norwegian house chain offering custom single-family homes through a network of local dealers. Directly comparable to Blink Hus in business model, product scope, and target customers.
- Vestlandske Hus: Norwegian house chain specializing in homes for the western Norway region with dealer network and prefab elements. Comparable to Blink Hus in product type and dealer-driven GTM, though with regional concentration.
Emerging players
- BoKlok (IKEA/Skanska): Nordic prefab residential developer (joint venture between IKEA and Skanska) offering modular, factory-built multi-family and single-family homes. Comparable to Blink Hus in residential delivery but with a more standardized, industrialized approach and apartment focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Blink Hus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Blink Hus funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Blink Hus M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Blink Hus
What does Blink Hus do?
Blink Hus manufactures and constructs prefabricated single-family homes and vacation cabins (hytter) across Norway through a network of local dealers. Customers can select from pre-designed catalog models (traditional, modern, mansion-style, functionalist, and lifecycle housing) or commission fully custom architect-designed homes. The company offers turnkey delivery (nøkkelferdig), renovation services, and property development through its Blink Eiendomsutvikling AS subsidiary.
Is Blink Hus a public or private company?
Blink Hus is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Blink Hus founded?
Blink Hus was founded in 1967. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Blink Hus based?
Blink Hus is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Blink Hus make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Home Construction is the primary driver. The others are cabin/Hytte Construction, property Development Projects and renovation and Rehabilitation Services.
Who are Blink Hus's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mesterhus, BoligPartner, Norgeshus, Block Watne, Idéhus and Vestlandske Hus. BoKlok (IKEA/Skanska) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Blink Hus have an API?
No public API is recorded for Blink Hus.
What industry is Blink Hus in?
Blink Hus's product category is Residential Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFABAC, Custom Home Building, with a secondary code of HSAPAEAJ, Pre-Sale / Move-In Whole-Home Refresh & Modernization. Its SIC code is 2452.