What Mako Cleaning Service does

Mako Cleaning Service Nederland BV is a medium-sized, family-owned commercial cleaning company headquartered in Oud-Beijerland, South Holland, Netherlands, founded in 1969 by the father of current director Gerard de Man. The company operates with approximately 160–170 employees and runs a regional office in Goes (Zeeland), delivering services across at least six Dutch provinces including South Holland, Zeeland, Hoeksche Waard, Rotterdam, Gelderland, and Noord-Brabant. Its customer base spans commercial and business premises, schools, housing associations, real estate management firms, healthcare facilities, government institutions, retail stores, VVE (homeowners associations), contractors, and SMB clients, with three named public references being Willem van Oranje School, Ford van der Burgh, and JHK Vastgoedmanagement.

The service portfolio covers Schoonmaakonderhoud (cleaning maintenance), Gevelreiniging (facade cleaning), Vloeronderhoud (floor maintenance), Woningreiniging (residential cleaning including time-sensitive property turnover), Glasbewassing (window washing and solar panel cleaning), Graffitiverwijdering (graffiti removal), Specialistische reiniging (specialist cleaning), and a newer Huismeesters (janitor/concierge) line, plus a premium 'Mako Exclusief' offering that bundles coffee service and plant care. The technology stack is tangible rather than digital: Mako operates its own specialized fleet including telescopic washing systems with osmosis water for streak-free cleaning up to 13.5 meters, aerial work platforms reaching 24–25 meters, Hot Aqua Blaster high-pressure cleaning units with Kubota diesel engines and Ecoboiler heating, and self-developed graffiti-removal equipment. The company also rents aerial platforms and high-pressure units to third parties. Quality is monitored via customer logbooks, periodic quality analyses, and annual customer satisfaction surveys yielding an 8.3/10 rating.

Mako's revenue model mixes recurring subscription-style maintenance contracts with project-based specialist work and managed janitor services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company positions itself in an advisory role during the quoting stage. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct service delivery by VCA*-certified, CAO-compliant staff using company-owned equipment, complemented by a website quote-request funnel, customer testimonials and referrals, and a digital newsletter. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA*, NEN 4400-1 / Schoonmakend Nederland Keurmerk, and MVO-Zelfevaluatie certifications, and claims to be the first Dutch cleaning company to achieve ISO certification.

Name

Mako Cleaning Service

Legal name

Mako Cleaning Service Nederland BV

Website

https://makocleaning.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mako Cleaning Service is a Dutch family-owned commercial cleaning company founded in 1969, operating with approximately 170 employees across South Holland, Zeeland, and adjacent Dutch provinces. It delivers comprehensive in-house cleaning services—maintenance, window washing, graffiti removal, floor care, and janitorial work—for commercial, educational, government, and real estate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning Services

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720), Janitorial Services (56172)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Move-In/Move-Out & Turnover Cleaning (Commercial) (BPABABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB), Landlord/Property Manager Turnover Cleaning (HSAEACAE), Post-Construction & Final Clean Services (BPABABAD)

Keywords

• Commercial cleaning services
• Facade maintenance services
• Window cleaning services
• Floor maintenance services
• Graffiti removal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oud-beijerland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Regular cleaning and maintenance services: Recurring cleaning maintenance services for commercial buildings, schools, and residential properties. Includes daily and periodic cleaning services under one roof.
2. Specialized cleaning services: Specialist cleaning services including graffiti removal, facade cleaning, floor maintenance, window washing, and solar panel cleaning. Performed by qualified specialists.
3. Janitor services (Huismeesters): Provision of janitors and complex managers for residential complexes, handling signal monitoring and building management functions.
4. Solar panel cleaning: Solar panel cleaning services that can achieve up to 3% additional yield through annual cleaning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mako Cleaning Service provides comprehensive commercial and residential cleaning services in the Netherlands, including daily and periodic cleaning maintenance, facade cleaning, floor maintenance, window washing with osmosis water systems, graffiti removal using self-developed equipment, specialist cleaning, residential property cleaning, janitor/concierge services, and equipment rental (aerial work platforms and high-pressure units). The company serves business premises, schools, healthcare facilities, government buildings, retail, housing associations, real estate managers, contractors, and SMBs across South Holland, Zeeland, and adjacent Dutch provinces.

Product overview

Mako Cleaning Service is a medium-sized all-round cleaning company founded in 1969, operating with approximately 160-170 employees across South Holland and Zeeland. The company offers a complete range of cleaning services under one roof, including Schoonmaakonderhoud (cleaning maintenance), Gevelreiniging (facade cleaning), Vloeronderhoud (floor maintenance), Woningreiniging (residential cleaning), Glasbewassing (window cleaning), Graffitiverwijdering (graffiti removal), and Specialistische reiniging (specialist cleaning). Additional offerings include Huismeesters (janitor services), Mako Exclusief (premium concierge services), and equipment rental (Hoogwerker aerial work platforms and Hogedruk Unit high pressure cleaners). All services and specialized equipment are managed in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mako Exclusief: An exclusive service offering that goes beyond standard cleaning, including services such as coffee service and plant care for clients seeking comprehensive facility management.

Products and services

• Schoonmaakonderhoud (Cleaning Maintenance) Daily and periodic cleaning maintenance services for businesses, schools, and residential buildings, including quality analysis, customer logbook, and annual customer satisfaction surveys.
• Gevelreiniging (Facade Cleaning) Specialist facade cleaning services including removal of atmospheric deposits, graffiti, and pollution, plus impregnation services to prevent moisture penetration, frost damage, and graffiti adhesion.
• Vloeronderhoud (Floor Maintenance) Professional floor maintenance extending floor lifespan. Expertise in laminate, PVC, wooden floors, cast floors, hard grit and tile floors, linoleum, marmoleum, natural stone floors, carpet cleaning, and removal of green deposits from hard floors.
• Woningreiniging (Residential Cleaning) Specialized residential cleaning for housing associations, real estate agents, and landlords, including professional emptying of properties between tenants with speed and efficiency, handling relocations, evictions, or deceased tenant situations with discretion.
• Graffitiverwijdering (Graffiti Removal) Graffiti removal using environmentally friendly products and proprietary equipment. Treats surfaces with care, minimizes environmental impact, and ensures worker safety. Anti-graffiti coating treatment also available.
• Glasbewassing (Window Cleaning) Professional window cleaning using telescopic systems with osmosis water and company-owned lifts reaching up to 25 meters. Also offers solar panel cleaning which can achieve up to 3% additional yield through annual cleaning.
• Specialistische reiniging (Specialist Cleaning) Specialist cleaning services for challenging cleaning problems including floor maintenance, graffiti removal, and chewing gum removal from stone surfaces.
• Huismeesters (Janitor/Concierge Services) Janitor and complex manager services for residential complexes, ensuring proper functioning and timely signaling of issues. Customized service packages developed in consultation with clients.
• Mako Exclusief (Exclusive Service) Premium concierge service extending beyond traditional cleaning, including coffee service, plant care, and comprehensive client offloading services.
• Hoogwerker (Aerial Work Platform) Rental Aerial work platform rental with maximum working height of 24 meters, including operator/chauffeur for flexible deployment at client sites.
• Hogedruk Unit (High Pressure Unit) Rental Hot Aqua Blaster high pressure cleaning unit with Kubota diesel engine, Aquabar high pressure pump, and Ecoboiler heating system for fuel savings of 2.5 liters per hour, also available for rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 8.3 out of 10
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asito: Major Dutch cleaning services provider with a multi-vertical portfolio (offices, healthcare, education, public sector) and similar regional coverage model to Mako's 'alles onder 1 dak' one-stop-shop approach.
• Hago: Dutch cleaning services brand within the Vebego group offering routine cleaning, window washing, and specialist cleaning to commercial clients — overlapping Mako's core service mix and customer segments.
• Cleanprofs: Dutch commercial cleaning company with a comparable service breadth across offices, education, and healthcare — competing for the same mid-market Dutch tender pool.
• Vebego: Family-owned Dutch facility services group (parent of Hago). Comparable to Mako on family-business heritage, Dutch regional concentration, and a portfolio spanning cleaning plus adjacent facility services.
• Gom: Dutch cleaning specialist focused on commercial and healthcare facilities with specialist and recurring maintenance offerings — closely mirrors Mako's commercial/healthcare cleaning mix.
• CSU Total Care: One of the largest Dutch commercial cleaning and facility services companies. Directly comparable to Mako in offering a full-service janitorial portfolio across commercial, healthcare, education, and government verticals in the Netherlands.
• EW Facility Services: Dutch facility services provider combining cleaning with adjacent services for commercial and institutional clients; similar scale and customer mix to Mako.

Broad incumbents

• Atalian: Large European cleaning and facility services group operating across multiple countries with overlapping service lines. Relevant as a broad incumbent shaping competitive intensity in the Dutch cleaning market.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services giant with a large Dutch commercial cleaning book. Not a niche peer but a key benchmark for pricing, scale, and competitive context against which Mako's regional positioning is evaluated.
• Sodexo: Global facility management and cleaning services provider. Not a direct Dutch competitor in Mako's niche but a benchmark incumbent against which Mako competes for enterprise and government cleaning contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/makocleaningservice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mako-cleaning-service-nederland-b-v-

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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