What Håndverkeriet does

Håndverkeriet AS is a Norwegian building rehabilitation and renovation contractor founded in 1987 as a painting and wallpapering business in Haslum/Oslo and now operating as a medium-sized totalentreprenør (general contractor). Its core offering is end-to-end project delivery for rehabilitation, renovation, and conversion of public buildings, commercial properties, housing cooperatives, and heritage structures, with internal capability in carpentry/joinery, painting and surface work, and flooring installation, supplemented by partner-managed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and masonry trades. Project sizes range from minor service jobs to total contracts of up to NOK 60 million, with a documented project portfolio spanning institutions such as Storebrand, Omsorgsbygg Oslo KF, Bærum Kommune, Undervisningsbygg, the University of Oslo, and Kirkens Bymisjon.

The business model is project-based B2B contracting, with revenue generated through one-time total contracts acquired via public tender processes and direct negotiations with established clients. Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct sales with key account management for major institutional buyers, supported by framework agreements with Oslorg KF, Storebrand, and NMBU. Marketing is limited to a content-focused company website, a Facebook page, and downloadable digital brochures. The company is Miljøfyrtårn-certified, partners with iSekk for waste sorting, and operates a 20% electric vehicle fleet as part of a stated circular-economy positioning.

Since 2022, Håndverkeriet has been a subsidiary of Solid Gruppen, a diversified Norwegian construction conglomerate spanning new-build contracting, rehabilitation, housing development, and PropTech investments. The company retains its own brand and operates from its Oslo headquarters at Brynsengveien 2, serving the Oslo and Eastern Norway market. Headcount is approximately 17 employees, and the company maintains an approved apprenticeship program across carpentry, painting, and masonry trades.

Name

Håndverkeriet

Legal name

Håndverkeriet AS

Website

https://handverkeriet.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Håndverkeriet AS is a Norwegian building rehabilitation and renovation general contractor founded in 1987. Operating as a totalentreprenør, it delivers projects up to NOK 60 million for public sector, commercial real estate, financial, education, and housing cooperative clients across Oslo and Eastern Norway, and is a subsidiary of Solid Gruppen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Rehabilitation and Renovation Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Finish Carpentry Contractors (23835)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Punch-List & Move-In/Move-Out Repairs (HSAGAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Millwork & Finish Carpentry (Trim, Molding, Wainscoting) (HSAPAIAG), Wood Surface Repair & Refinishing (Sanding, Staining, Varnish Touch-ups) (HSAGABAL), Finish Carpentry & Trim Repair (Baseboards, Crown, Casing) (HSAGABAA)

Keywords

• Building rehabilitation services
• Total construction contracts
• Renovation contracting
• Carpentry and painting services
• Sustainable construction solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Total Rehabilitation Contracts: Main revenue stream from total contracts (totalentrepriser) for rehabilitation and renovation projects. Projects range from small service jobs to major rehabilitation contracts up to NOK 60 million. Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract.
2. Construction and Renovation Services: Revenue from specialized construction services including carpentry, painting, flooring, and related trades for building projects. Services provided both as part of total contracts and as standalone services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Håndverkeriet AS delivers total contracting (totalentrepriser) for building rehabilitation and renovation projects. The company's core services include carpentry, painting, and surface work for both interior and exterior building elements, with a growing emphasis on circular and sustainable construction solutions. It serves public sector clients, property managers, housing cooperatives, property owners, and private individuals in the Oslo region and broader Norwegian market.

Product overview

Håndverkeriet is a rehabilitation and renovation contractor company that operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company's core product is total contract services for building rehabilitation and remodeling, supplemented by specialized trade services including carpentry/joinery and painting/surface work. The company also emphasizes circular and sustainable construction solutions as part of its service portfolio. Projects span public buildings, commercial properties, hotels, and housing cooperatives, with project sizes reaching up to 60 million NOK. The company was founded in 1987 and became part of Solid Gruppen in 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Total Contracting (Totalentreprise) Comprehensive total contracts covering all phases of building rehabilitation and renovation, where Håndverkeriet assumes responsibility for coordinating and delivering the full scope of work. Targeted at public sector clients, property managers, housing cooperatives, property owners, and private individuals undertaking rehabilitation projects.
• Carpentry Services (Tømrer- og snekkertjenester) Professional carpentry and woodworking services including structural woodwork, interior fittings, and exterior carpentry elements as part of building rehabilitation and renovation projects. Targeted at property owners, housing cooperatives, and public sector clients.
• Painting and Surface Work (Maling- og overflatearbeid) Painting and surface treatment services for both interior and exterior building elements, delivered as part of rehabilitation and renovation projects. Targeted at property managers, property owners, and housing cooperatives.
• Rehabilitation and Renovation (Rehabilitering og oppussing) Rehabilitation and renovation services for existing buildings, covering both heritage structures and modern buildings. Targeted at public sector, property managers, housing cooperatives, and property owners seeking to upgrade or restore existing building stock.
• Circular Solutions (Sirkulære løsninger) Sustainable and circular construction solutions designed to reduce waste, promote material reuse, and minimize environmental impact during building rehabilitation. Targeted at public sector and institutional clients with ESG and sustainability mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% waste sorting rate target achieved through iSekk partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iSekkcoreOthersWaste management partnership for construction waste handling. Håndverkeriet has agreement with iSekk for waste management, with a target of 90% waste sorting rate on projects.
• Aanerud Entreprenør ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on the Steinhammerveien 1 project where Håndverkeriet and Aanerud Entreprenør AS jointly delivered two new apartment blocks with 14 apartments.
• Oslobygg KFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement partner for sustainable construction projects. Håndverkeriet has framework agreement with Oslobygg KF for environmentally friendly measures in projects.
• StorebrandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement partner for sustainable construction. Håndverkeriet has framework agreement with Storebrand for environmental measures in projects.
• Norges miljø- og bærekraftfremmende universitet (NMBU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement with NMBU focusing on reuse and utilization of existing building masses. Partnership emphasizes circular economy and sustainable building practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Consto Entreprenør: Norwegian contractor with significant rehabilitation and renovation activity for public and commercial clients. Comparable in target market (public sector, property managers) though operates more broadly across Norway than Håndverkeriet's Eastern Norway focus.

Direct peers

• Backe Entreprenør: Norwegian contractor specializing in rehabilitation and renovation of public and commercial buildings, with Oslo-area operations. Direct peer in totalentreprenør rehabilitation contracting for property managers and public clients.
• Betongbygg / Betonmast Oslo: Norwegian contractor with rehabilitation and renovation activity in the Oslo region, including public-sector and commercial projects. Closest mid-sized direct competitor to Håndverkeriet in total rehabilitation and renovation contracting in Eastern Norway.
• Malling & Co Entreprenør: Oslo-based mid-sized rehabilitation and renovation contractor with similar totalcontractor model and public-sector client base. Directly comparable in size, scope, and service offering to Håndverkeriet.

Broad incumbents

• AF Gruppen: Largest Norwegian contractor with broad rehabilitation and renovation capabilities across nonresidential and residential segments. Comparable as a competing general contractor for public-sector and commercial rehabilitation tenders in the Oslo market, though much larger and more diversified than Håndverkeriet.
• Skanska Norge: Norwegian arm of global contractor with substantial rehabilitation, commercial build-out, and public-sector project activity in Oslo. Competes with Håndverkeriet for nonresidential renovation tenders, particularly with public and institutional clients.
• Veidekke Entreprenør: Major Scandinavian contractor with significant Norwegian rehabilitation and renovation activity, including public-sector framework contracts. Overlaps with Håndverkeriet's totalentreprenør model for building rehabilitation, serving property managers and public clients.
• NCC Norge: Major Nordic contractor active in Norwegian building renovation and rehabilitation, including public-sector framework agreements. Comparable business model to Håndverkeriet for mid-to-large rehabilitation contracts in Eastern Norway.

Others

• Byggmakker / Byggtorget contractor network: Network of Norwegian construction and rehabilitation contractors providing comparable carpentry, painting, and renovation trade services. Smaller trade-level competitors in Håndverkeriet's handyman-adjacent service segments.
• Solid Gruppen (sister companies): Parent conglomerate of Håndverkeriet, with adjacent construction services in new-build, housing development, and PropTech. Sister entities within Solid Gruppen share infrastructure, capital, and customer relationships, providing a relevant ecosystem benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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