Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V.

What Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V. does

Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V. is a fourth-generation, family-owned general contractor headquartered in Kessel, Limburg, Netherlands. Founded around 1886 by Jos Verlaak, the company operates as a hoofdaannemer (main contractor) delivering projects across four service lines: Nieuwbouw (new residential construction, including villas, apartments, and life-course-proof/energy-neutral homes), Verbouwing (renovation and remodeling of existing homes), Utiliteitsbouw (commercial and institutional construction such as offices, warehouses, community buildings, and equestrian facilities), and Timmerwerkzaamheden (custom carpentry including dormers, wooden facades, staircases, and covered outdoor structures).

The underlying technology is grounded in conventional construction techniques — masonry, timber framing, and specialized carpentry — combined with modern building methods such as energy-neutral construction, life-course-proof adaptations for aging in place, and use of materials like Platowood Frake and Rockpanel. The company does not operate proprietary software platforms or disclosed digital tools; its differentiation rests on craftsmanship, single-point-of-contact project management, proactive problem-solving, and membership in recognized industry bodies (Bouwend Nederland, Bouw Garant, Erkend Leerbedrijf).

The business model is project-based professional services revenue earned as a general contractor from design through handover. Pricing is per-project and not publicly disclosed. Customers reach the company directly via phone, email, or website inquiry, primarily across the Limburg region — including Kessel, Venlo, Baarlo, Maasbree, Helden, and Panningen — with the served mix spanning private homeowners (primary) and business/institutional clients (corporate, civic, equestrian). The company employs approximately 34 skilled craftsmen and office staff, and remains wholly family-owned with no disclosed external investors or parent entities.

Name

Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V.

Legal name

Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V.

Website

https://bouwbedrijfverlaak.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V. is a fourth-generation, family-owned general contractor in Kessel, Limburg, Netherlands, delivering new residential construction, renovations, commercial builds, and custom carpentry to private homeowners and business clients across the Limburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Construction Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Construction (23)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Commercial construction services
• Home renovation services
• Custom carpentry services
• General contractor construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Kessel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: The company generates revenue through project-based construction services including new construction of residential homes (villas, apartments, single-family dwellings), renovation and remodeling projects, commercial/utility construction (offices, warehouses, community buildings, stables/manèges), and custom carpentry work (overkappingen, dakkapellen, gevels, trappen). Revenue is earned on a per-project basis as a general contractor (hoofdaannemer) managing complete projects from design to delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V. is a family-owned general contractor delivering construction services across four core lines: Nieuwbouw (new residential construction including villas, apartments, life-course-proof and energy-neutral homes), Verbouwing (home renovation and remodeling), Utiliteitsbouw (commercial and institutional construction such as offices, warehouses, community buildings, and equestrian facilities), and Timmerwerkzaamheden (custom carpentry including dormers, pergolas, facades, and stairs). The company manages projects end-to-end as main contractor for private homeowners and business clients in the Limburg region.

Product overview

Bouwbedrijf Verlaak B.V. is a family-owned construction company with over 135 years of experience, offering a unified suite of building services organized around four core offerings: Nieuwbouw (new residential construction from villas to apartments), Verbouwing (home renovations and extensions), Utiliteitsbouw (commercial construction including offices and warehouses), and Timmerwerkzaamheden (custom carpentry including dormers, pergolas, and stairs). The company emphasizes lifecycle-adaptable and energy-neutral construction across its service lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nieuwbouw (New Residential Construction)

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Van Wijnen: Dutch construction company focused on residential development, renovation, and commercial building across the Netherlands. Highly comparable to Verlaak in service mix (new build, renovation, commercial) though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Janssen de Jong Bouw: Family-rooted Dutch construction firm providing residential construction, renovation, and commercial building services. Comparable in service breadth and family-business heritage to Verlaak.
• Trebbe: Dutch residential and renovation builder delivering new housing, renovation, and area development projects. Directly comparable offering to Verlaak's Nieuwbouw and Verbouwing lines, with broader geographic reach.
• Hegeman Bouw & Infra: Dutch general contractor active in residential, commercial, and renovation projects, with strong regional roots. Comparable to Verlaak's general contracting, regional positioning, and project mix.

Broad incumbents

• Ballast Nedam: Established Dutch construction and development firm active in residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Overlaps with Verlaak's general building offerings, with a much larger and more diversified portfolio.
• TBI Holdings: Dutch holding group of construction and development companies covering residential, commercial, and technical building services. Comparable broad category overlap with Verlaak as a multi-segment Dutch builder.
• VolkerWessels: Major Dutch construction group with residential development, building, and infrastructure operations. Comparable to Verlaak across residential and commercial segments as a broad incumbent with national reach.
• Heijmans: Large Dutch listed construction and development company with residential, commercial, and infrastructure divisions. Comparable in service categories to Verlaak but operating at national scale as a broad incumbent.
• Dura Vermeer: Large established Dutch construction and infrastructure group operating in residential, commercial, and civil construction. Overlaps with Verlaak's utiliteitsbouw and residential lines but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• BAM Groep: Major Dutch construction and engineering firm delivering residential, commercial, and civil projects. Overlaps with Verlaak's general contracting offerings but as a broad incumbent rather than a regional specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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