Solid Services

Name

Solid Services

Legal name

Solid Services B.V.

Website

https://solidservices.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering & Concrete Maintenance Consulting

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Performance Testing & Acceptance/Condition Assessments (Baseline, Post-Repair) (EUAEAKAK)

Keywords

• Concrete inspection services
• Structural engineering consulting
• Concrete renovation advisory
• Damage analysis concrete
• Building maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Udenhout

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consultancy Services: Project-based consulting and engineering fees for concrete and steel structure inspection, analysis, repair advice, and renovation management. Revenue is generated through direct commissions, public tenders, and private procurement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solid Services is an independent engineering and consultancy firm offering end-to-end services for the sustainable management, inspection, damage analysis, repair, and renovation of concrete and steel buildings and structures. The portfolio spans a Quickscan rapid risk assessment, concrete inspection and damage analysis, structural safety inspection of balcony and gallery floors, in-house laboratory testing, repair advice, specification drafting, tendering, quality assurance, project management, education/training, and constructive assessments, delivered as a coordinated offering for property owners, housing associations, governments, and industrial clients.

Product overview

Solid Services is an independent engineering and consultancy firm offering a unified suite of integrated services for the sustainable management and maintenance of concrete and steel buildings and structures. The portfolio spans the full lifecycle from awareness creation and inspection to laboratory analysis, repair advisory, specification, tendering, quality assurance, and project management. Core service lines include Quickscan (rapid risk assessment), Concrete Inspection and Damage Analysis, Structural Safety Inspection of Balcony and Gallery Floors, Laboratory Testing (in-house physical/chemical/microscopic testing), Repair Advice for Concrete Renovation, Specification Service (STABU specifications), Tenders, Quality Assurance and Control, Project Management, Education and Training, and Constructive Assessment and Calculations. The services are delivered as a coordinated end-to-end offering, guiding clients from initial damage inspection through tender documentation, contractor selection, and construction supervision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quickscan An efficient, low-cost rapid assessment service that quickly evaluates the condition of concrete structures and identifies risks to people, environment, and production processes, providing a multi-year maintenance planning overview for property owners and managers.
• Concrete Inspection and Damage Analysis (Betoninspectie en schadeanalyse) Comprehensive inspection of concrete structures using trained inspectors, a state-of-the-art laboratory, and proven research methods to accurately map the condition of concrete constructions and the underlying damage causes for asset owners and managers.
• Structural Safety Inspection of Balcony and Gallery Floors (Inspectie constructieve veiligheid balkon- en galerijvloeren) Inspection of structural safety for balcony and gallery floors of buildings built before 1975, following a government-mandated five-step assessment protocol covering reinforcement investigation and constructive evaluation, targeted at housing corporations, VvEs, and building owners.
• Laboratory Testing (Laboratoriumonderzoek) In-house material testing laboratory performing physical, chemical, and microscopic examinations of concrete including compressive strength, chloride analysis, porosity, and alkali-silica reaction (ASR) assessments, supporting internal inspections and external clients.
• Repair Advice for Concrete Renovation (Hersteladvies voor betonrenovatie) Advisory service that evaluates repair options in relation to the remaining service life of the structure and the desired maintenance strategy, producing a tailored repair concept ranging from damage acceptance to complete renovation for asset owners and managers.
• Specification Service (Bestekservice) Specification drafting service that converts inspection findings into a functional or detailed technical specification (including STABU specifications) for contractors, enabling accurate price comparisons and supporting contract formation in renovation projects.
• Tendering Support (Aanbestedingen) Full-cycle tendering support including preparation of tender documents, selection of suitable contractors, and guidance through public or private sector procurement procedures for concrete renovation projects.
• Quality Assurance and Control (Kwaliteitsborging en -controle) Quality monitoring through work supervision and quality controls throughout the renovation process, based on project-specific inspection and test plans (ITP) with hold and witness points for asset owners.
• Project Management (Projectmanagement) Complete renovation project management or partial support, serving as the primary contact point and covering planning, budgets, logistics, and risk analyses for asset owners undertaking concrete renovation projects.
• Education and Training (Opleidingen en trainingen) Training and education services for property managers, maintenance managers, housing associations, contractors, and suppliers, as well as teaching at educational institutions and delivering lectures on concrete maintenance and renovation.
• Constructive Assessment and Calculations (Constructieve beoordeling en berekeningen) Engineering assessments and calculations for existing structures, including evaluation of reinforcement configurations, load-bearing capacity, and remaining service life of concrete and steel structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 40% of inspected gallery flats built before 1975 do not meet safety requirements

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NepoconcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2023Strategic partnership to bundle forces and share expertise. Nepocon has locations in Hengelo, Amersfoort, Schiedam, and Akersloot, while Solid Services adds Udenhout. This creates national coverage and expands both companies' service portfolios. Solid maintains its brand, work methods, and customer contacts.
• VN ConstructeursminorOthersTrade association membership for construction engineers
• VABORminorOthersTrade association membership for concrete maintenance professionals
• KB KenniscentrumminorOthersKnowledge center for cathodic protection and concrete maintenance

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sweco: Sweco is a European engineering, design, and consultancy firm with a significant Dutch presence in infrastructure, buildings, and sustainable urban development. It competes with Solid Services in structural assessment, renovation, and bridge/civil engineering projects across the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Royal HaskoningDHV is a major international engineering consultancy headquartered in the Netherlands, with broad capabilities in buildings, infrastructure, and asset management. It serves as an incumbent competitor for large public-sector and industrial tenders where Solid Services bids, and offers parallel condition assessment and asset integrity services.
• Iv-Groep (Iv-Consult): Iv-Groep is a Dutch multidisciplinary engineering firm active in infrastructure, industry, and maritime, with structural assessment and renovation-advisory capabilities. It competes for industrial and infrastructure inspection work where Solid Services operates, though with a much broader portfolio.
• Witteveen+Bos: Witteveen+Bos is a large Dutch engineering consultancy with deep expertise in infrastructure, water, and structural engineering. While not exclusively focused on concrete maintenance, it competes on inspection, renovation, and renovation-management tenders, particularly for government clients where Solid Services also operates.
• Fugro: Fugro is a Dutch-headquartered global leader in geo-data and asset integrity services, with inspection and monitoring solutions relevant to infrastructure and energy assets. While focused on larger-scale geotechnical and structural monitoring, it overlaps with Solid Services in condition monitoring and non-destructive testing of concrete structures.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm with strong Dutch roots and a dedicated asset management and buildings practice. Already named as a Solid Services client/partner, it competes for major renovation and inspection mandates where broader advisory and program management capabilities are required.
• SGS Nederland: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with substantial Dutch operations in materials testing, condition surveys, and compliance verification. It overlaps with Solid Services' inspection, laboratory, and compliance-related service lines, though it serves these from a much larger, more diversified platform.

Direct peers

• Nebest: Nebest is a Dutch engineering firm specializing in the inspection, assessment, and renovation advice of existing structures, including bridges, viaducts, and concrete/steel assets. It directly competes with Solid Services in condition assessments, NDT, and repair advisory for Dutch infrastructure and buildings.
• Nepocon: Nepocon is Solid Services' closest Dutch competitor and now strategic partner, offering concrete inspection, damage analysis, and engineering services from four locations across the Netherlands. It is a direct peer in concrete maintenance and structural assessment, with overlapping specializations in geotechnics, water, and industrial infrastructure.
• Concrefy: Concrefy is a Netherlands-based specialist in concrete technology, offering testing, consultancy, and durability assessments. It directly parallels Solid Services' in-house concrete laboratory capability and competes for material testing and durability advisory mandates in the Benelux region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/solidservices.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solid-services-bv

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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