Årsta Tak
Årsta Tak is a privately held Swedish roofing and waterproofing contractor, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Uppsala, serving private homeowners, commercial real estate firms, and public sector institutions across Uppsala, Stockholm, and Västerås with installation, maintenance, and green roof services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersUppsala, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Årsta Tak does
Årsta Tak is a privately held Swedish roofing and waterproofing contractor, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Uppsala (Åkaregatan 4), with a secondary office in Stockholm (Rörstrandsgatan 54). The company describes itself as one of Sweden's leading firms in roof and waterproofing works and serves three primary customer groups: private homeowners (villas, townhouses, garages), commercial real estate firms, and public sector institutions including municipalities, universities, and healthcare providers. Operations are concentrated across Uppsala, Stockholm, and Västerås.
The company's technical offering centers on exposed roofs, hidden waterproofing, and green roofs. Core product lines include the Mono tätskiktssystem (single-layer membrane waterproofing with slate granule surface finish and baked-in polyester reinforcement), papptak (bitumen-based roofing felt systems supplied via partner Mataki), sedumtak (extensive and intensive green roof systems using Vegtech materials and capable of retaining up to 70% of annual precipitation), and integrated solutions for courtyards and parking decks. Supporting offerings include växtskärmar (vertical plant screens sold for direct pickup), service and maintenance contracts, snow removal contracts, and turnkey totalentreprenad project delivery. All staff are TiB-certified, and the company is connected to Tätskiktsgarantier i Norden AB for a unique, prepaid 15-year warranty on exposed roofs.
Årsta Tak runs a hybrid go-to-market. B2C customers self-serve through the Takräknaren online roof calculator (covering 30–250 sqm, including materials, labor, ROT-avdrag 30% labor tax deduction, and tiered 5–15% neighbor-group discounts via the Tipsa grannen program) before converting to a formal quote. Commercial and public sector clients are managed by dedicated project managers and work supervisors through direct engagement and tendered bids. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation projects (unit-priced per square meter), supplemented by recurring service/maintenance and snow removal contracts, plus direct materials sales.
Årsta Tak firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Årsta Tak
- Legal name
- Årsta Tak
- Website
- https://arstatak.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Årsta Tak is a privately held Swedish roofing and waterproofing contractor, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Uppsala, serving private homeowners, commercial real estate firms, and public sector institutions across Uppsala, Stockholm, and Västerås with installation, maintenance, and green roof services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Årsta Tak industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Roofing and Waterproofing Contractor Services
- NAICS
- Roofing Contractors (23816)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roof Repair & Leak Remediation (HSAPAKAB)
Keywords
Where Årsta Tak is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Uppsala
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Årsta Tak business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Roof installation services: Primary revenue from installation of roofing and waterproofing systems. Pricing based on roof size in square meters, materials used, and labor costs. Includes ROT-avdrag (30% tax deduction on labor for private customers) and neighbor discounts (5-15% for group purchases).
- Service and maintenance contracts: The company offers service agreements and maintenance contracts, as well as snow removal contracts for ongoing revenue from existing customers.
- Materials sales: Sales of sedum roofs and plant screens (växtskärmar) for customers to purchase and pick up directly.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Base roof installation with 15-year warranty |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Årsta Tak product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Årsta Tak installs roofing and waterproofing systems for residential, commercial, and public-sector buildings across central Sweden, including exposed roofs, green (sedum) roofs, hidden waterproofing, and integrated solutions for courtyards and parking decks. Services are delivered by TiB-certified staff with a 15-year warranty underwritten by Tätskiktsgarantier i Norden AB, supported by an online pricing tool and group-purchase referral program for private customers.
Product overview
Årsta Tak is a roofing and waterproofing services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of roof-related products and services. The core offerings center on Mono tätskiktssystem (single-layer waterproofing), papptak (bitumen roofing felt systems), and sedumtak (green roofs). Supporting these are digital tools like Takräknaren for pricing estimates, plus add-on services including maintenance agreements, snow removal contracts, and turnkey project management. The company also provides vegetation solutions (växtskärmar) and handles all types of waterproofing projects for exposed roofs, courtyards, and parking decks.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Papptak (Bitumen Roofing Felt Installation) Built-up roofing system using bitumen-based roofing felt with polyester reinforcement, available in multiple colors. Approved for use under deck coverings or sedum installations; quick to install and requires minimal maintenance. Delivered for private homeowners, commercial buildings, and public-sector properties.
- Sedumtak (Green Roof Installation) Plant-covered roofs using sedum (succulent plants) and related vegetation, available in intensive, semi-intensive, or extensive variants. Provides rainwater retention (up to 70% of annual precipitation), insulation, extended roof lifespan, and seasonal aesthetic variation.
- Mono Tätskiktssystem (Single-layer Membrane Waterproofing) Single-layer waterproofing membrane with polyester reinforcement baked into the bitumen and a slate granule surface finish. Designed for exposed flat roofs needing durability against rain, snow, ice, and heat, with a potential lifespan of up to 50 years.
- Exponerade Tak (Exposed Roof Systems) Visible roofing systems with weather-resistant surfaces, including listtäckning (strip coverage) and colored waterproofing options that deliver a dynamic appearance and up to 50-year durability.
- Dolda Tätskikt (Hidden Waterproofing) Waterproofing systems installed beneath trafficable surfaces, vegetation, or other coverings. Used for courtyards and parking decks requiring an integrated solution from substrate to finished surface.
- Totalentreprenader (Turnkey Roofing Projects) Complete roofing projects in which Årsta Tak assumes responsibility for the entire roof function, including roof safety, woodwork, and sheet metal work, primarily for commercial and public-sector clients.
- Service- och Underhållsavtal (Service and Maintenance Agreements) Recurring service and maintenance contracts covering regular roof inspections and upkeep, generating ongoing revenue from existing private and commercial customers.
- Snöröjningsavtal (Snow Removal Contracts) Snow removal services for roofs during winter months to prevent structural damage from snow accumulation, sold as recurring contracts to existing customers.
- Växtskärmar (Plant Screens) Vertical plant screens used as natural property boundaries, taking minimal depth space while maximizing land-use efficiency. Available for direct purchase and pickup from Årsta Tak.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50-year lifespan for modern waterproofing systems
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Årsta Tak
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Årsta Tak technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Årsta Tak partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Tätskiktsgarantier i Norden ABcoreÅrsta Tak is connected to Tätskiktsgarantier i Norden AB, which provides a unique 15-year warranty program. The first 10 years cover workmanship, materials, consequential damages, and restoration. Plus an additional 5-year material warranty. The premium is prepaid for the entire insurance period.
- TiB (Tak- och tätskiktsentreprenörernas branschorganisation)coreÅrsta Tak is certified by TiB, the trade organization for roofing and waterproofing entrepreneurs in Sweden. All staff, including roofers and project managers, have completed training programs in TiB's regulations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Årsta Tak competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Derbigum: European bituminous waterproofing membrane manufacturer with long-established presence in Nordic and European flat-roof markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose waterproofing products compete in the same specification channel as Årsta Tak's papptak and Mono systems.
- Bauder: European manufacturer of flat-roof waterproofing systems and green-roof solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying similar Mono-style single-layer membranes and sedum systems that Årsta Tak installs, often through certified installer networks.
- IKO: Global manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, roofing shingles, and insulation products with European operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering bitumen-based roofing systems that overlap with Årsta Tak's papptak and Mono portfolio.
- Sika (Roofing & Waterproofing): Swiss-listed specialty chemicals company with a significant roofing and waterproofing membranes business (including Sarnafil single-layer systems). Comparable as a broad incumbent whose single-layer membrane technology competes directly with Årsta Tak's Mono täcktskiktssystem in the exposed-roof category.
- BMI Group: Global roofing and waterproofing manufacturer (formerly Braas Monier and Icopal), with strong Nordic presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering pitched-roof and flat-roof systems — competing with Årsta Tak indirectly via installer/specifier relationships and material brand presence.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: North American-headquartered but globally active commercial roofing and waterproofing manufacturer with EPDM, TPO, and modified bitumen systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same large commercial waterproofing specifications Årsta Tak bids on.
- Siplast: International manufacturer of modified bitumen membranes and waterproofing systems serving commercial roofing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same waterproofing product category that Årsta Tak specifies and installs.
- Soprema: Global waterproofing membrane manufacturer with extensive product lines including single-layer bitumen and synthetic systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing with Årsta Tak's Mono membrane and papptak offerings at the manufacturer/specifier layer.
Direct peers
- Nordic Waterproofing Holding: Swedish-headquartered listed waterproofing and roofing solutions provider operating across the Nordics. Directly comparable to Årsta Tak as a regional roofing/waterproofing specialist serving both residential and commercial customers, with similar product breadth across membranes and flat-roof systems.
- Vegtech: Swedish green roof and vegetation solutions provider that supplies sedum and plant-screen systems to Årsta Tak. Comparable as a player in the Swedish sedumtak/green-roof market with overlapping customer base and product overlap (växtskärmar).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Årsta Tak social profiles
Digital presenceÅrsta Tak compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Årsta Tak financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Årsta Tak leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Årsta Tak funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Årsta Tak M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Årsta Tak
What does Årsta Tak do?
Årsta Tak installs roofing and waterproofing systems for residential, commercial, and public-sector buildings across central Sweden, including exposed roofs, green (sedum) roofs, hidden waterproofing, and integrated solutions for courtyards and parking decks. Services are delivered by TiB-certified staff with a 15-year warranty underwritten by Tätskiktsgarantier i Norden AB, supported by an online pricing tool and group-purchase referral program for private customers.
Is Årsta Tak a public or private company?
Årsta Tak is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Årsta Tak founded?
Årsta Tak was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Årsta Tak based?
Årsta Tak is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Årsta Tak make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Roof installation services are the primary driver. The others are service and maintenance contracts and materials sales.
Who are Årsta Tak's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Derbigum, Bauder, IKO, Sika (Roofing & Waterproofing), BMI Group, Carlisle Construction Materials, Siplast and Soprema. Direct peers are Nordic Waterproofing Holding and Vegtech.
Does Årsta Tak have an API?
No public API is recorded for Årsta Tak.
What industry is Årsta Tak in?
Årsta Tak's product category is Roofing and Waterproofing Contractor Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAKAB, Roof Repair & Leak Remediation. Its NAICS code is 23816 and its SIC code is 2950.