What E-Link does

E-Link (有限会社イーリンク) is a privately-held Japanese limited partnership (有限会社) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Harima Town, Hyogo Prefecture. The company originally started as an electrical contractor and has since expanded into a comprehensive general contractor offering home renovation, repair, and remodeling services across the southern Hyogo (東播磨) region, with project footprints in Ono, Kakogawa, Kobe, Himeji, Takasago, and Inami. Its service portfolio spans water-related renovations (bathroom, kitchen, toilet, washroom), exterior work (painting, roofing, exterior construction), interior finishing, barrier-free modifications, solar power installation, all-electric and floor-heating conversions, and real estate sales and brokerage. E-Link is a registered cooperating contractor under the Harima Town Housing Renovation Subsidy Program and the Hyogo Prefecture Seismic Renovation Package, with certified simplified seismic diagnosis technicians on staff.

The company's business model is direct-to-consumer and project-based: it markets through its website (elink.ne.jp), an active LINE official account (@ewh4471t), local home-center and showroom events (BiVi Tsuchiyama, MaxValu Komiya, LIXIL/Takara/Panasonic showrooms), direct mail, and real-estate marketplace listings (SUUMO, At Home, Rakumachi, Raby Net). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company offers free consultations and estimates and handles government subsidy paperwork on behalf of customers. Revenue is generated from one-time project fees for renovation and repair work plus commissions from real estate sales and rental brokerage. E-Link installs and re-sells branded products from major Japanese OEMs including LIXIL, TOTO, Takara Standard, Panasonic, Rinnai, Mitsubishi, Daikin, YKK AP, Cleanup, and Sankyo Aluminum, and operates a small supplementary e-commerce shop (elink.official.ec). The company is owner-operated/founder-led with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

E-Link

Legal name

有限会社イーリンク

Website

https://elink.ne.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E-Link (有限会社イーリンク) is a Hyogo Prefecture-based Japanese general contractor founded in 2006 that provides one-stop home renovation, repair, and real estate brokerage services to residential homeowners in the Harima area of southern Hyogo, working with major Japanese building-products OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Renovation and Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC), Insurance Claims Estimation, Documentation & Managed Repair (HSAPAOAL)

Keywords

• Home renovation services
• Residential remodeling
• Water system renovation
• Barrier-free modification
• Real estate brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Befu

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Renovation and Repair Project Fees: Revenue generated through one-time project fees for renovation, repair, and remodeling services provided to residential homeowners. Projects range from minor repairs (e.g., toilet replacement, fixture upgrades) to full-scale home renovations. The company also earns commissions from real estate sales and rental brokerage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E-Link (有限会社イーリンク) is a regional general contractor offering comprehensive home renovation, repair, and remodeling services to residential homeowners in southern Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Service categories span water-related renovations (bathroom, kitchen, toilet, washroom), exterior wall painting, roofing, exterior construction (carports, fencing, gates), interior finishing, barrier-free modifications, solar power installation, and all-electric conversion. The company also operates a real estate brokerage covering property sales, rental intermediation, vacant home utilization, and auction (競売) property support.

Product overview

E-Link (有限会社イーリンク) is a general construction and renovation company headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Founded as an electrical construction firm, the company has expanded into a comprehensive home renovation provider offering water area remodeling (bathroom, kitchen, toilet), exterior work (painting, roofing, exterior), interior finishing, barrier-free modifications, electrical systems, solar power installation, and real estate services. The company operates an e-commerce shop (elink.official.ec) alongside its construction operations. E-Link's service portfolio encompasses single-room renovations (bathroom replacement, toilet replacement, kitchen remodeling) through whole-house renovations, and they serve as a local contractor for government housing subsidy programs. The company installs and works with branded building materials and fixtures including TOTO sanitary ware, LIXIL kitchen and bathroom systems, Panasonic appliances, Takara Standard kitchen and bath products, Rinnai and Noritz water heaters, Mitsubishi Eco Cute heat pump systems, Daikin air conditioning, YKK AP windows and fencing, andCleanup kitchen systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Renovation Services (リフォーム)

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• LIXIL (リクシル)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary supplier of bathroom fixtures (system baths, washstands, toilets), exterior doors (リシェント series), windows (インプラス/インプラス複層ガラス, プラマードU), carports (ネスカF), fencing (プレスタフェンス), and other building products. E-Link regularly installs LIXIL products across its renovation projects.
• TOTO (トートー)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegular supplier of toilet systems (ネオレストRS/QR, サティス, ア停電-Z, ピュアレストQR), washbasins (サクア), system baths (サザナ), and bathroom accessories. Featured across multiple project case studies.
• Takara Standard (タカラスタンダード)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of kitchen systems (エマージュ, レミュー) and system baths (エメロード/ぴったりサイズバス) featuring proprietary enamel (ホーロー) materials. E-Link promotes Takara products at showroom events.
• Panasonic (パナソニック)majorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of water heater bidets (KA21), washstand fixtures (L.C. series), ceiling cassette air conditioners, ventilating fans, range hoods (スマートスクエアフード), interior doors (ベリティス), and other electrical and kitchen equipment. E-Link participates in Panasonic display vehicle events.
• Rinnai (リンナイ)majorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of gas water heaters (RVD-E2405SAW2-1, RUJ-V1611W, RUF-E2011SAT with ecoジョーズ), kitchen appliances (リプラ), and combination heating systems. E-Link installs Rinnai products in bathroom and kitchen renovation projects.
• Mitsubishi (三菱)majorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of EcoCute (エコキュート) heat pump water heaters (SRT-W462, SRT-N374) and solar photovoltaic systems. E-Link installs Mitsubishi EcoCute units as part of hot water system upgrades and energy-saving renovations.
• Daikin (ダイキン)majorTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of room air conditioners (S22UTCXS-W series with filter cleaning and air purification functions) and ceiling cassette air conditioners for residential and commercial spaces.
• YKK APcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of windows and glazing systems (プラマードU interior windows), exterior doors (リシェント series), and 面格子 (lattice/grille) products. Products frequently used in insulation and window renovation projects.
• 播磨町 (Harima Town) — Municipal GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Link is a registered contractor under the 播磨町住宅リフォーム助成制度 (Harima Town Housing Renovation Subsidy Program), which provides up to 100,000 yen (1/10 of renovation costs) in subsidies to eligible residents. E-Link handles the application process for customers.
• 兵庫県 (Hyogo Prefecture) — Seismic Diagnosis ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Link has certified 簡易耐震診断員 (simplified seismic diagnosis technicians) on staff and is registered as a cooperating contractor in the ひょうご抗震改修パッケージ (Hyogo Seismic Renovation Package) program. The company conducts free or low-cost seismic diagnoses for eligible pre-1981 buildings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nikka Home (ニッカホーム): One of Japan's largest dedicated residential renovation chains with nationwide branches. Directly comparable to E-Link as a renovation-focused contractor serving individual homeowners, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Ando Hazama (安藤ハザマ): Major Japanese general contractor with residential and commercial building expertise. Comparable to E-Link's general-contractor origin and multi-trade coordination capability, though operating at dramatically larger scale across nonresidential and residential sectors.
• Yamada Juken (ヤマダ住建): Residential construction and renovation arm of the Yamada Denki group, building and remodeling homes primarily in eastern Japan. Comparable in offering integrated construction and renovation services to homeowners, with greater scale and group-level resources.
• Royal Home (ロイヤルホーム): Kansai-region residential renovation and homebuilder offering comprehensive remodeling services. Highly comparable to E-Link in targeting homeowners in Kansai for whole-home and partial renovations, though at a larger scale.
• Mitsui Reform (三井のリフォーム): Renovation subsidiary affiliated with Mitsui Home, offering comprehensive residential remodeling to Mitsui-built and other homes. Directly comparable to E-Link in service scope, with a backing by a major homebuilder and access to Mitsui-developed property owners.
• Sekisui Heim Reform (積水ホームのリフォーム): Renovation services from Sekisui Chemical's housing arm, including high-efficiency and eco-friendly renovation. Comparable to E-Link in targeting environmentally-conscious homeowners with energy-efficient retrofits, with much broader corporate backing.
• Daikyo Reform (大京リフォーム): Specialist renovation subsidiary of Daikyo Incorporated, offering comprehensive home renovation across Japan. Comparable to E-Link as a multi-trade renovation specialist, with stronger brand association and nationwide reach.
• Nasa Home (ナサホーム): Major Japanese residential renovation specialist active in Kansai and other regions, focused on water-area, interior, and exterior home renovation. Comparable to E-Link in service scope (bath, kitchen, exterior, barrier-free) but with broader regional presence and larger marketing footprint.

Regional players

• Polus (ポラス): Kanto-region homebuilder and renovation provider with extensive housing stock renovation services. Comparable in offering integrated construction and renovation, though operating primarily in eastern Japan rather than Kansai.

Others

• Cleanup Corporation (クリナップ): Japanese kitchen and bathroom fixture manufacturer whose products (e.g., CleanLady series) are installed by E-Link. Listed as a supplier/enabler rather than direct competitor, but represents the upstream product ecosystem in which E-Link operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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