Oosthoek Groep B.V.

What Oosthoek Groep B.V. does

Oosthoek Groep B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialty contractor headquartered in Schipluiden, South Holland, providing construction, renovation, and maintenance services across five service divisions: golf courses, sports fields, green space services, infrastructure, and civil engineering. Founded by the Oosthoek family (active since at least 1999), the company serves three primary customer segments — golf clubs, municipal governments, and sports clubs (football, tennis, equestrian) — through direct enterprise sales and public procurement tenders. Its 100% chemical-free maintenance practice, sustained for over 10 years, positions the company ahead of the Dutch Green Deal Sportvelden regulatory framework and is reinforced by GEO certification and the NGF/GEO Recognized Service Provider Label.

The company's core technology stack is equipment- and method-driven rather than software-driven. It operates GPS-controlled excavators, specialized mowing equipment (e.g., Toro Triflex hybrid), mobile cranes, and proprietary construction techniques including 'gravel-banen onder afschot' (gradient gravel tennis courts using Lava 0-16 capillary water storage enabling playability within approximately one hour after rain). It maintains ISO9001, BRL Groenkeur, and VCA** certifications, and employs ETW-certified arborists, GEO-certified maintenance staff, and registered apprentices via its Erkend Leerbedrijf status.

The business model combines project-based revenue (one-time construction and renovation) with recurring multi-year maintenance contracts (typically 3-5 years, some spanning 20+ years) supplemented by equipment rental. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no published price list. The sales motion is reputation-driven, leveraging past performance scores (typically 8.1-8.5/10 in municipal tender evaluations) and an extensive project portfolio to win renewals and new contracts through competitive tenders. Geographic scope is primarily South Holland with one Belgium cross-border project to date.

Name

Oosthoek Groep B.V.

Legal name

Oosthoek Groep B.V.

Website

https://oosthoek-groep.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oosthoek Groep B.V. is a Dutch specialty contractor providing 100% chemical-free construction, renovation, and maintenance services for golf courses, sports fields, and public green spaces to golf clubs, municipalities, and sports clubs primarily in South Holland, Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape and Golf Course Services

akta.pro primary industry

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf course construction
• Golf course maintenance
• Sports field construction
• Chemical-free turf management
• Green space services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schipluiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and project services: One-time project-based revenue from construction, renovation, and reconstruction of golf courses, sports fields, tennis courts, and civil engineering works (infrastructure, earthworks, revetments, landscaping). Projects range from specialized hole renovations to full golf course construction.
2. Ongoing maintenance contracts: Recurring revenue from multi-year maintenance contracts for golf courses and sports fields, including mowing, sanding, aeration, fertilizing, and turf preparation. Contracts are typically awarded for 3–5 year terms with renewal options. The company has maintained golf club Kleiburg since 1999 and golf club Ockenburgh under multi-year agreements.
3. Equipment rental: The company rents out heavy equipment including GPS-enabled excavators and mobile cranes to third parties, diversifying revenue streams beyond direct service provision.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oosthoek Groep B.V. is a Dutch green space construction and maintenance contractor that builds, renovates, and maintains golf courses, sports fields, and public green spaces using 100% chemical-free methods. Its portfolio spans golf course construction and long-term maintenance, sports field construction (football, tennis, equestrian), tree and waterway management, infrastructure preparation, and civil engineering works for municipalities, golf clubs, and sports clubs primarily in South Holland, Netherlands.

Product overview

Oosthoek Groep B.V. operates as a physical green space management and construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized into five core divisions: (1) Golf services including golf course construction, renovation, and 100% chemical-free maintenance for golf courses; (2) Sports field services covering football fields, tennis courts with innovative gravel-on-slope systems, artificial turf, and equestrian facilities; (3) Green space services including tree maintenance, waterway management, verge mowing, and semi-paved path construction; (4) Infrastructure services encompassing site preparation (bouwrijp/woonrijp), revetment installation, and sheet pile walls; and (5) Civil engineering work including earth moving and nature-friendly bank construction. The company maintains long-term maintenance contracts with notable clients including Golfbaan Delfland, Golfclub Kleiburg, Golfbaan Ockenburgh, and De Strijensche Golfclub. A key differentiator is their commitment to 100% chemical-free maintenance aligned with Green Deal Sportvelden sustainability requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course Construction, Renovation & Maintenance Specialist construction, renovation, and 100% chemical-free maintenance of golf courses, including tee box renovation, bunker work, fairway improvement, irrigation, drainage, and advisory services for sustainable golf course management. Targeted at golf clubs requiring long-term, high-quality playable surfaces.
• Sports Field Construction & Maintenance Construction and maintenance of sports fields including football pitches, tennis courts, and equestrian areas, following NOC*NSF standards. Targeted at sports clubs (football, tennis, and equestrian).
• Tennis Court Construction (Gravel-on-slope) Construction and renovation of tennis courts using the proprietary gravel-on-slope (Gravel-banen onder afschot) system with Lava 0-16 foundation, capillary water storage, and GravelPro finishing surface, enabling courts to be playable approximately one hour after heavy rain. Targeted at tennis clubs.
• Football Field Renovation Complete renovation of football fields including turf removal, tilling, levelling, fertilization, and reseeding with SV8 grass seed. Targeted at football clubs.
• Artificial Turf Field Construction Installation of all-weather artificial turf football fields with Domo artificial turf, asphalt surrounding, and energy-efficient field lighting. Targeted at football clubs seeking year-round playability.
• Green Space Services Specialized services including tree maintenance, waterway cleaning, verge mowing, and bank maintenance for public and recreational green spaces. Targeted at municipalities and golf clubs.
• Tree Maintenance (Boomonderhoud) Tree removal, pruning, and maintenance services including ETW-certified (European Tree Worker) climbers for specialist tree work on canal embankments and highway medians. Targeted at municipalities and Rijkswaterstaat.
• Water Management (Waterbeheer) Management and cleaning of ditches and ponds, including dredging and vegetation removal for golf courses and municipal areas. Targeted at municipalities and golf clubs.
• Infrastructure Services Site preparation services including construction-ready (bouwrijp) and residential-ready (woonrijp) terrain preparation, revetment installation, and civil engineering work. Targeted at property developers and main contractors.
• Revetment and Sheet Pile Wall Installation (Beschoeiing) Installation of sustainable revetments and sheet pile walls for bank protection and waterway management. Targeted at municipalities and property developers.
• Civil Engineering (Cultuurtechniek) Earth moving, excavation work for public and recreational green spaces, water feature creation, and nature-friendly bank construction. Targeted at municipalities and main contractors.
• Semi-Paved Paths (Halfverhardingen) Construction and maintenance of semi-paved paths using natural stone 0-8 and Gravalin materials, commonly used on golf courses. Targeted at golf clubs and municipalities.
• Equestrian Facilities (Manege) Construction of dressage arenas, paddocks, and walking mills for equestrian facilities, including S01 sand surfaces and irrigation systems. Targeted at equestrian clubs and riding schools.
• Jeu de Boule Facilities Construction of indoor and outdoor boule courts with Castle grit surface materials. Targeted at sports clubs and recreational facilities.
• 100% Chemical-Free Maintenance (Chemievrij Beheer) 100% chemical-free maintenance program for golf courses and sports fields, practiced for over 10 years and aligned with the Green Deal Sportvelden sustainability commitments. Targeted at golf clubs and sports clubs seeking pesticide-free turf management.
• Equipment Rental (Mechanisatie) Rental of heavy equipment including GPS-enabled excavators and mobile cranes to third parties. Targeted at construction contractors and other green space operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gravel courts with gradient drainage become playable approximately 1 hour after heavy rainfall, compared to significantly longer drying times for conventional gravel courts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gebr. van Kessel (subcontracting partner)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2018Oosthoek Groep BV acted as subcontractor to Gebr. van Kessel on a tree removal project for Rijkswaterstaat in the A29 highway median. Oosthoek was responsible for the specialist tree felling work while Gebr. van Kessel held the main contract.
• BAM (BAM Utiliteitsbouw / construction consortium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Oosthoek Groep worked in partnership with BAM to construct the Golfbaan Liemeer (27-hole course) in 2006-2007. BAM led the construction consortium while Oosthoek provided specialist golf course construction expertise.
• GrontmijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Grontmij on the artificial turf field construction project for VV Rockanje. Grontmij acted as consultant/project manager on the infrastructure and sports field project. Oosthoek was the main contractor for the artificial turf and field construction.
• Golfclub Beveren (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational golf course renovation project for Golfclub Beveren in Belgium (links course designed by Dimitri van Hauwaert). First international project for Oosthoek Groep in Belgium.
• Van Leeuwen Landbouw-, tuin- en parkmachinesminorOthersSupplier of machinery and equipment. Delivered a new Iseki tractor with leaf blower attachment to Oosthoek Groep for use at Golfclub Capelle. Equipment enables specialized turf maintenance operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• De Enk Groen & Golf: Dutch green services and golf course maintenance contractor. Offers golf course construction, renovation, and maintenance, directly overlapping with Oosthoek's core offering and competing for the same Dutch golf club and municipal clients.
• Koninklijke Ginkel Groep: Large Dutch green space management and civil engineering contractor. Delivers landscaping, sports field maintenance, and tree work for municipalities and developers, positioning it as a direct competitor in the same South Holland and broader Dutch market.
• Van der Valk + de Groot: Dutch landscape and green services contractor with a strong foothold in golf course and sports field maintenance. Comparable in service mix, customer profile (golf clubs, municipalities), and geographic focus to Oosthoek.
• Donkergroep: Dutch sustainable green and civil engineering contractor. Provides landscape, sports field, and infrastructure services with a sustainability focus that overlaps with Oosthoek's chemical-free positioning, competing for similar public and private tenders.
• AHA De Man (De Man Groep): Dutch green services and civil contractor offering landscape maintenance, sports field care, and infrastructure works. Comparable service breadth and municipal/government client base to Oosthoek Groep.

Emerging players

• Vos Capelle: Dutch turf care, seed, and biostimulant specialist with adjacent sports field and golf course advisory services. Partial overlap with Oosthoek on turf maintenance methodologies and chemical-free practices.

Broad incumbents

• Heijmans: Large Dutch construction and infrastructure company engaged in civil engineering, site preparation, and increasingly green/sports projects. Competes for larger integrated tenders where Oosthoek may need to partner or subcontract.
• BAM (Royal BAM Group): Major Dutch construction group. Previously partnered with Oosthoek on the Liemeer golf course build, and competes for major civil and green infrastructure projects in the same territory.
• Idverde (formerly GreenSpace): Europe's largest landscape services provider, operating across the Netherlands and broader Europe. A broad incumbent offering green, sports, and infrastructure services with deeper capital and broader geographic reach than Oosthoek.

Regional players

• Greenpoint (Greenpoint Landscaping): Dutch landscaping and grounds maintenance firm with strong regional presence. Overlaps with Oosthoek on municipal green maintenance, sports field care, and tree work across Dutch municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oosthoek-groep-b.v.

Compliance7 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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