Huust

What Huust does

Huust is a Belgian specialty building renovation and maintenance contractor headquartered in Hasselt, Limburg, operating as Huust BV (BE 0759.813.569). The company delivers renovation, restoration, maintenance, and cleaning services across nine integrated service lines: façade renovation, terrace and balcony renovation, roof renovation, concrete repair, waterproofing, technical installations, interior works, sewerage and outdoor works, and the consolidated 'Totaalrenovatie' total-renovation package. Its core technical differentiators are liquid PMMA waterproofing systems (Soprema/ALSAN with ETAG 005 certification), BENOR-certified repair mortars for structural concrete restoration, and the Triflex BIS raised-floor and insulation system for eliminating thermal bridges in terrace-to-façade connections.

The company's primary customer segment is apartment building associations (VMEs/Mede-eigendommen) in Flanders, supplemented by hotels, care homes (rusthuizen), and assisted living facilities. Huust positions itself as a 'total partner' — a single point of contact coordinating all renovation disciplines from diagnosis through execution and handover, working within a 'bouwteam' (construction team) framework with architects and study bureaus brought in from the earliest project phase.

The business model is project-based enterprise field sales: direct engagement with building associations and syndicates, site visits, free consultations, and project-specific quotations (offerte aanvragen). Revenue is earned through one-time project fees per scope, with potential multi-year maintenance arrangements. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with co-founders Alex Watté and Pieter Vanbuel leading a team of approximately ten professionals, actively serving the five Flemish provinces (Limburg, Oost-Vlaanderen, West-Vlaanderen, Vlaams-Brabant, Antwerpen). There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Huust

Legal name

Huust

Website

https://huust.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Huust is a Hasselt-based Belgian renovation contractor specializing in total building renovation and maintenance — façade, terrace, roof, concrete, waterproofing, technical, interior, and sewerage — primarily for Flemish apartment building associations, hotels, and care homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Renovation Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Roofing Contractors (238160), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management (BPAJAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH), Chimney Masonry Repair (Crown, Tuckpointing, Brick) (HSAGALAK)

Keywords

• Building renovation services
• Concrete repair works
• Roof renovation services
• Facade restoration services
• PMMA waterproofing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Genk

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Renovation and Maintenance Services: Huust generates revenue through project-based renovation and maintenance contracts for apartment buildings, hotels, care homes, and assisted living facilities. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees for specific renovation works (façade, terrace, roof, concrete, waterproofing) and ongoing maintenance agreements. The company acts as a total contractor handling multiple disciplines within single projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Huust is a total renovation and maintenance contractor for apartment buildings, hotels, care homes, and assisted living facilities in Belgium. The company delivers multi-discipline renovation projects covering facades, terraces, balconies, roofs, concrete structures, waterproofing, technical installations, interiors, and sewerage, acting as a single point of contact from diagnosis and bouwteam planning through execution and handover. Revenue is earned through per-project quotation contracts (offerte aanvragen) covering one or more of nine integrated service lines.

Product overview

Huust is a building renovation and maintenance company offering a unified service portfolio for apartment buildings, hotels, care homes, and assisted living facilities. The company operates as a single integrated offering rather than a modular platform, providing nine distinct but complementary service lines: facade renovation (Gevelrenovatie), terrace and balcony renovation (Terras- & Balkonrenovatie), roof renovation (Dakrenovatie), concrete repair (Betonherstel), waterproofing (Waterdichting), technical renovations (Technische Renovaties), interior work (Interieur), sewerage and surroundings (Riolering & Omgeving), and total renovation (Totaalrenovatie). These services can be delivered individually or combined into integrated total renovation projects, with the company acting as a single point of contact from analysis through execution and delivery. Huust positions itself as a 'total partner' working in construction teams with architects and study bureaus to deliver future-proof building renovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gevelrenovatie (Facade Renovation) Facade renovation services including cleaning, masonry joint repair, painting, hydrofobing (water-repellent treatment), plastering, and energetic insulation solutions for apartment buildings and multi-family residences. Targets apartment building associations, syndicates, and building owners across the Flemish region of Belgium.
• Terras- & Balkonrenovatie (Terrace & Balcony Renovation) Terrace and balcony renovation including waterproofing systems, finishing layers, balustrade installation, and rooftop terrace solutions, using PMMA systems for seamless, ETAG 005-certified, UV-resistant, durable finishes suitable for coastal and weather-exposed conditions. Targets apartment building associations and care home operators across Flanders, Belgium.
• Dakrenovatie (Roof Renovation) Roof renovation services for pitched and flat roofs, including insulation, waterproofing, roof covering renewal, and maintenance for apartment buildings. Covers slate and other pitched roof coverings as well as flat roof systems using Soprema and Triflex waterproofing technologies. Targets apartment building associations, care homes, and hotels in the Flemish region of Belgium.
• Betonherstel (Concrete Repair) Concrete repair and renovation using BENOR-certified mortars and coatings, including surface preparation, corrosion treatment, and protective finishing for structural elements. Ensures compliance with Belgian construction standards and provides long-term durability for apartment buildings and care facilities.
• Waterdichting (Waterproofing) Complete waterproofing solutions for roofs, facades, basements, terraces, and balconies, addressing moisture penetration from various entry points. Includes Soprema ALSAN PMMA liquid waterproofing systems with ETAG 005 certification, suitable for new construction and renovation including green roofs and coastal exposure conditions.
• Technische Renovaties (Technical Renovations) Technical installation renovations including lighting, fire detection, heating, sanitary systems, and technical shaft renewal for building compliance and modernization. Covers electrical and HVAC upgrades typically delivered as part of total renovation engagements for apartment buildings and care facilities.
• Interieur (Interior) Interior renovation for common building areas including entrance halls, custom mailboxes, parcel solutions, technical integrations, and floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Targets apartment building associations managing shared spaces in multi-family residential buildings.
• Riolering & Omgeving (Sewerage & Surroundings) Sewerage and outdoor works including blockage detection, leak repair, drainage system renewal, and separation of waste and rainwater systems. Addresses below-ground and perimeter building infrastructure as part of total renovation engagements.
• Totaalrenovatie (Total Renovation) Integrated total renovation combining multiple disciplines (technical renovations, waterproofing, interior, sewerage, facade, terrace, roof) under a single coordination point from analysis through delivery. Acts as a 'total partner' (totaalpartner) within a bouwteam structure with architects and study bureaus to deliver future-proof building renovations for apartment buildings, hotels, and care homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects use ETAG 005-certified PMMA waterproofing systems with long-term durability guarantees when correctly installed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SopremacoreTechnology or IntegrationKey materials partner supplying PMMA liquid waterproofing systems (ALSAN PMMA-WP) and Soprema waterproofing products used across terrace, balcony, and roof renovation projects. Soprema provides certified systems that carry ETAG 005 approval, which Huust relies on as a key quality differentiator in waterproofing applications.
• TriflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the Triflex BIS raised-floor and insulation system used in complex terrace renovations to achieve seamless thermal connection between terraces and insulated façades, eliminating cold bridges.
• Architectenbureau VPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborating with Huust on projects requiring architectural design input. Huust connects clients with this partner when needed as part of its total-partner approach. Worked together on VME Amadora project.
• Pellettieri Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSyndicate (property management) company managing VME Amadora, with whom Huust collaborated closely on a complex renovation project involving lift shaft extension and roof renovation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BESIX: Belgian construction group active in building, infrastructure, and real estate development across Europe and the Middle East. Adjacent incumbent with capabilities that overlap Huust's on larger building renovation and envelope projects.
• Royal BAM Group: Dutch-Belgian construction major with significant Belgian renovation and building maintenance operations. Competes with Huust on larger multi-discipline renovation tenders in the Benelux market.
• Willy Naessens Industriebouw: Large Belgian construction group with broad portfolio across industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Operates at significantly larger scale than Huust but competes for similar general contractor roles in renovation and building envelope work.
• Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE ( CFE Group): Belgian-listed construction group active in building, civil works, and renovation across Belgium and internationally. Relevant as an incumbent that bids on similar renovation and building-envelope contracts.

Direct peers

• Groep Huyzentruyt: Belgian building and renovation contractor with multi-discipline capabilities including facade, roof, and concrete work for residential and association clients. Directly comparable to Huust in service mix and Belgian/Flemish market focus, though operating at larger scale.
• Kumpen Renovatietechniek: Belgian renovation specialist serving residential and commercial property owners with multi-trade scopes. Comparable to Huust in serving Flemish apartment and building renovation demand, with similar integrated project delivery.
• Steenoven Renovatie & Restauratie: Belgian specialist contractor focused on building renovation, restoration, and facade work. Directly comparable to Huust in offering integrated renovation services to Flemish residential and association clients.

Others

• Triflex (Follmann GmbH): Manufacturer of liquid PMMA waterproofing and the BIS raised-floor system used by Huust on complex terrace projects. Material partner enabling Huust's thermal-bridge-free detailing capabilities.
• Soprema NV: Manufacturer and supplier of waterproofing systems including the ALSAN PMMA product line that Huust applies. Supplier/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but central to Huust's certified waterproofing claims.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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