Rath Gruppe

What Rath Gruppe does

Rath Gruppe is a family-owned German construction services group headquartered in Schenefeld (Schleswig-Holstein), operating across Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Founded in 1993 by Hans-Jürgen Rath as a six-person painting business in Hamburg, the group has grown to approximately 100 employees organized across multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries: Hans-Jürgen Rath GmbH (Malerei & Bausanierung — painting, facade work, thermal insulation, and general contracting for residential and commercial renovation), Hans-Jürgen Rath Bauunternehmung GmbH (roofing, masonry, concrete work, and building shell renovation), RF4 Immobilien GmbH (real estate ownership, rental, and management of group-developed properties), and the Rath Exklusiv sub-brand (premium individual architect-designed homes). The company also operates as a general contractor (Generalunternehmer) for turnkey construction, with internal structural engineering (Statik) and project planning.

The group's service portfolio spans painting, facade insulation (Wärmedämm-Verbundsysteme, including for heritage-listed buildings), roofing (tiled and flat roofs), masonry, concrete renovation (Betonsanierung), masonry injection for retrofit horizontal moisture barriers (Nachträgliche Horizontalsperren using TPH Bausysteme's RUBBERTITE acrylate gel), apartment renovation (Wohnungssanierung), and new construction of 4-24 unit residential buildings. Specialized capabilities include KfW 55 energy-efficiency construction and heritage-building renovation with ornamental facade reproduction. Quality credentials include Meisterhaft 5-Sterne certification (since 2021) and consecutive annual CrefoZert creditworthiness certification (2022-2024).

Rath Gruppe generates revenue primarily through project-based, quote-driven fixed-price contracts (Festpreisangebot) billed to four core customer segments: private property owners, housing cooperatives (Wohnungsbaugenossenschaften), housing management companies (Wohnungsverwaltungen), and premium individuals (Rath Exklusiv). Distribution is regional and direct, leveraging a 6,000 m2 operational yard, a partner network for specialized trades, and a 5-year warranty on workmanship. A secondary revenue stream comes from property management and rental income via RF4 Immobilien. In 2023, founder Hans-Jürgen Rath transferred leadership to second-generation Managing Directors Jessica Rath and Sebastian Rath. The company is privately held, has no disclosed external funding, and does not publish financial results.

Name

Rath Gruppe

Legal name

Hans-Jürgen Rath GmbH

Website

https://rath-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rath Gruppe is a family-owned German construction services group in Schenefeld serving Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, providing painting, facade insulation, roofing, masonry, renovation, and turnkey new construction through subsidiaries targeting private owners, housing cooperatives, property managers, and premium clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Renovation & Construction Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full Gut Renovation (Studs-Out Remodel) (HSAPAEAA)

Keywords

• Construction renovation services
• Building thermal insulation
• Facade renovation systems
• General contractor construction
• Roofing and masonry

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from construction, renovation, and modernization services including Bausanierung (building renovation), Malerei (painting), Dachdeckerei (roofing), Fassade (facade work), and Neubau (new construction). Revenue generated through quotes and project contracts.
2. General Contractor Services: Turnkey construction services (schlüsselfertiges Bauen) as general contractor, coordinating multiple trades for residential and commercial projects from planning to completion.
3. RF4 Immobilien Property Management: Revenue from sale, rental and management of company's own real estate properties through RF4 Immobilien GmbH subsidiary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rath Gruppe is a regional construction services group in northern Germany (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein) that delivers building renovation, painting, roofing, masonry, facade work, thermal insulation, and turnkey new construction. As a general contractor (Generalunternehmer), the group coordinates multiple in-house trades (painting, masonry, roofing, facade, carpentry, electrical) under a single point of contact for residential and commercial clients, including housing cooperatives, property management firms, and private property owners.

Product overview

Rath Gruppe is a construction and building services company comprising multiple operating companies under a group umbrella: Hans-Jürgen Rath GmbH (painting and building renovation), Hans-Jürgen Rath Bauunternehmung GmbH (roofing and masonry), RF4 Immobilien GmbH (real estate management), and Rath Exklusiv (premium custom construction). The group offers comprehensive building services including painting, facade work, thermal insulation (Wärmedämm-Verbundsystem), roofing, masonry, apartment renovation, and new construction of single-family and multi-family houses, primarily serving clients in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bausanierung (Building Renovation) Comprehensive building renovation services covering all trades (Malerei, Maurer, Dachdecker, Fassade) for existing residential and commercial properties, including heritage-listed buildings, with a single point of contact coordinating all work.
• Malerei (Painting Services) Interior and exterior painting services for new construction and existing buildings, including high-quality matte coatings, magnetic wall coverings, mineral concrete optics, and premium wallpaper, delivered by master painters.
• Dachdeckerei (Roofing Services) Roofing services for tiled and flat roofs, including roof repair, full re-roofing, roof insulation, and emergency roofing services for residential and commercial buildings.
• Fassadensanierung (Facade Renovation) Facade insulation, renovation, protection, and beautification services using thermal insulation composite systems (Wärmedämm-Verbundsystem) suitable for all building types including heritage-protected properties with ornamental details.
• Neubau (New Construction / Turnkey Building) Turnkey construction of single-family and multi-family houses (4-24 housing units) in solid construction, including planning, structural calculation, masonry, concrete, plaster, screed, roofing, and interior construction work.
• Wohnungssanierung (Apartment Renovation) Complete apartment renovation as general contractor covering flooring, bathrooms, and full modernization for private owners, housing cooperatives, and property management companies; up to 1/3 faster than traditional approaches with fixed-price offers.
• Nachträgliche Horizontalsperren (Horizontal Moisture Barriers) Masonry injection service for secondary horizontal barriers to prevent rising moisture in existing buildings, using RUBBERTITE 3-component acrylate gel from TPH Bausysteme for complete sealing.
• Rath Exklusiv (Premium Custom Construction) Premium sub-brand offering individualized, compromise-free architectural construction and high-quality renovation services for clients seeking custom architect houses and bespoke building solutions.
• RF4 Immobilien (Real Estate Management) Sale, rental, and administration of the group's own real estate properties, including development and management of residential projects such as the Wacken Wohnpark 55+ (37 barrier-free apartments across three multi-family buildings).

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-25% energy cost savings through roof insulation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• TPH BausystemecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing materials, techniques and systems for masonry injection and horizontal barriers. TPH Bausysteme supplies the 3-component acrylate gel RUBBERTITE used in Rath's horizontal barrier installations. Provides coordinated waterproofing concepts and injection technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Depenbrock Bau GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned general contractor covering turnkey construction, renovation, and civil engineering in Northern Germany. Strong geographic and service-model overlap with Rath's Northern German footprint.
• GP Papenburg Bau GmbH: German construction group active in commercial building construction, civil engineering, and property development with strong presence in Northern Germany. Comparable in regional positioning and integrated offerings.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor offering turnkey construction across commercial, industrial, and residential segments nationwide. Comparable integrated general-contractor model and overlap with Rath's commercial and residential project types.
• GOLDBECK GmbH: Family-owned German construction company specializing in commercial and industrial building systems with a design-and-build approach. Comparable integrated service philosophy and family ownership.
• Max Bögl Bauservice: Large German construction and engineering group offering building construction, civil engineering, and prefabricated components. Provides scale-based competitive pressure in regional building-construction markets.
• Leonhard Weiss Bauunternehmung: Family-owned German construction company offering road construction, building construction, and turnkey services. Comparable as a multi-generational German contractor with integrated general-contractor capabilities.
• Matthäi Bauunternehmen: German family-owned construction group providing civil engineering, building construction, and renovation services across Northern and Eastern Germany. Comparable as a multi-trade regional contractor with comparable craft-trades heritage.
• WOLFF & MÜLLER Bauunternehmen: Family-owned German general contractor offering construction, renovation, and turnkey building services across multiple trades, similar to Rath's integrated model but at significantly larger national scale. Closest analog in ownership structure and full-service positioning.
• Ed. Züblin AG: Major German general contractor (part of STRABAG group) covering building construction, civil engineering, and tunnelling nationwide. Competes for larger institutional and commercial general-contracting projects in the same geographies where Rath operates.

Direct peers

• Saller Bau GmbH: German general contractor specializing in turnkey commercial building construction (retail, logistics, office), with family ownership and integrated trade coordination similar to Rath's model. Directly comparable mid-sized German contractor competing in adjacent segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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