Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf

What Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf does

Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf is a full-service technical installation company (totaalinstallatiebedrijf) headquartered in Burgum, Friesland, Netherlands, with approximately 70 employees serving the three northern Dutch provinces of Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe. Founded in 1936 by Bouwe Bouma initially for hearth and stove maintenance, the company has grown over three generations of family ownership into a full-spectrum mechanical and electrical installation provider, transitioning to a new management team in 2005. The company operates four product lines: Installatietechniek (HVAC, heating, climate control, ventilation, plumbing, roofing, zinc and copper work), Elektrotechniek (lighting, power, fire detection, security, data and telecom), Duurzaam (heat pumps, solar panels, home batteries, EV charging, LED lighting, heat recovery, solar thermal, greywater) and Overige diensten (emergency repair, preventive maintenance subscriptions, inspections, Quooker installation). Its central technical differentiator is an 'omgekeerde bouw' (reversed construction) workshop prefabrication method in which complete technical installation modules are assembled inside containers before being delivered to site, supported by BIM/Revit 3D modelling for timber-frame and complex projects.

Bouma serves two primary segments: residential homeowners (Particulieren) and the business/commercial market (Zakelijke Markt), the latter including regional construction companies, project developers, housing associations, retail chains, educational institutions and municipal governments. It generates revenue through project-based installation work (one-time), preventive maintenance subscriptions (recurring, with multiple tiers covering CV-ketels, heat pumps and air conditioning), and emergency repair services (professional services, hourly plus materials). Go-to-market combines direct field sales with a regional construction-company partnership channel (Bouwbedrijf Hekstra, VDM Woningen, Hesco Bouw, Bouwbedrijf Roos, Bouwbedrijf Bakker, Bouwbedrijf Swart, Oosterhof Vastgoed, Bouwbedrijf BHB), project developer direct contracts (Zwanenburg Projecten, GreenInclusive, Hofstra Vastgoed), a website with quote request forms, and community engagement events (Techniek Tastbaar Burgum, Dag van de Bouw). Notable executed projects include the all-electric 5,000 m² Zaailand Nuon renovation (Label A), 26 A+++ water residences at Lemsterlint, 25 biobased houses in Unia Leeuwarden, 28 apartments at Buteo Lelystad, the new-build Lauwers College Grijpskerk (prefab container method), the 199-unit WoonFriesland renovation, and the Albert Heijn Paterswolde expansion. The company is CO-keur and STEK certified, recognised as an 'erkend leerbedrijf', and is privately held by the current management team.

Name

Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf

Legal name

Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf bv

Website

https://bouma-installatie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf is a full-service mechanical, electrical and sustainable installation company (~70 employees) headquartered in Burgum, Netherlands, serving residential and commercial customers across Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe with installation projects, preventive maintenance subscriptions and 24/7 emergency repair.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical & Electrical Building Installation Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

Keywords

• Mechanical installation services
• Electrical installation services
• HVAC system installation
• Sustainable energy solutions
• Maintenance service subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergum

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Projects: Project-based installation work for new construction, renovation and sustainable retrofit projects. Covers electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire safety, security and data systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
2. Service & Maintenance Subscriptions: Preventive maintenance contracts (onderhoudsabonnementen) for CV-ketels, warmtepompen and airconditioning. Includes periodic inspection, cleaning, adjustment and priority response for emergency callouts. Offered in multiple tiers.
3. Emergency Repair Services: Breakdown and repair services (storing) for urgent issues such as complete heating failure or gas leaks. Responds same day for urgent cases; 1–3 working days for non-urgent callouts. Charged at hourly rate plus materials and travel costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf is a full-service technical installation contractor delivering mechanical (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, roofing), electrical (lighting, power, fire safety, security, data/telecom) and sustainable energy (heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers, home batteries) installations for residential and commercial customers across the northern Netherlands. The company combines one-off project installation work with recurring preventive maintenance subscriptions and 24/7 emergency repair services.

Product overview

Bouma Technisch Installatiebedrijf is a full-service technical installation company offering comprehensive installation, maintenance, and emergency repair services across the northern Netherlands. The company's portfolio is organized into four main categories: Installatietechniek (Mechanical Installation including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and roofing), Elektrotechniek (Electrical Installation including fire safety, security, data/telecom, and lighting), Duurzaam (Sustainable Solutions including heat pumps, solar panels, home batteries, EV charging stations, LED lighting, heat recovery, solar thermal, and greywater systems), and Overige diensten (Other Services including emergency repairs, preventive maintenance subscriptions, inspections, and specialized installations like Quooker). As a total installation company, Bouma provides end-to-end services from advisory and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support, serving both residential and commercial customers across Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airconditioning Installation and maintenance of Daikin air conditioning systems for residential and commercial properties, providing cooling and heating through heat pump technology, including Daikin VRV systems for per-room climate control.
• Warmtepompen (Heat Pumps) Installation of air/air, air/water and ground-source heat pump systems for residential and commercial customers transitioning to sustainable heating and cooling.
• Zonnepanelen (Solar Panels) Supply and installation of solar panels from brands including SunPower and Hanwha Qcells, covering advisory, installation and maintenance for residential and commercial roofs.
• Thuisbatterijen (Home Batteries) Supply and installation of home battery storage systems that store self-generated solar energy for later use, reducing grid dependency.
• Laadpalen (EV Charging Stations) Supply, advisory and installation of EV charging stations for residential and commercial locations, with smart-charging integration for solar panel systems.
• LED Verlichting (LED Lighting)

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency heating breakdown response same day; non-urgent callouts within 1–3 working days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hesco BouwcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Construction partner in the Lauwers College Grijpskerk new-build project. Bouma is the E&M installation contractor working alongside Hesco Bouw and architect De Unie. Bouma applied its innovative 'omgekeerde bouw' prefabrication method for the school's technical core.
• Bouwbedrijf Swart (Eastermar)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Construction company commissioning large-scale housing renovation projects for WoonFriesland. Bouma performed all installation work for 199 rental homes in Burgum, Hurdegaryp and Noardburgum (2018–2019).
• NathancoreTechnology or IntegrationNathan supplies the integral energy system for Bouma's housing projects (e.g., 25 units in Unia Leeuwarden), including ground-source heat pumps, floor heating and distributors. Bouma's installers are trained by Nathan for correct installation and commissioning. Close technical collaboration on system sizing and energy design.
• Bouwbedrijf BHBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional construction partner in the Unia-West biobased housing project in Leeuwarden. Collaborates with Bouma as the installation partner for 25 biobased timber-frame houses, building in a strong regional chain of Friese companies.
• GreenInclusivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject developer behind Mijn Schuurwoning (Unia-West). Bouma is the technical installation partner for this sustainable housing project, providing ground-source heat pumps, sanitary, electrical and climate control systems.
• Zwanenburg ProjectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject developer commissioning 26 water residences at Lemsterlint in Lemmer. Bouma serves as the sole technical installation contractor, responsible for geothermal heating, sanitation, electricals and climate control across all 26 units.
• Bouwbedrijf Hekstra (Damwoude)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily construction company (100 years of craftsmanship) building 10 of the 26 water residences at Lemsterlint. Bouma provides all technical installations for Hekstra's portion of the project.
• VDM WoningencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding company constructing 16 of the 26 water residences at Lemsterlint. Bouma provides all technical installations for VDM's portion of the project.
• Hofstra VastgoedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer commissioning the renovation of Zaailand 102 in Leeuwarden (5,000 m², five floors) for tenant Nuon. Bouma performed the complete HVAC, electrical, data, security and sanitary installation. Result was an all-electric building with energy label A.
• De Unie ArchitectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm designing the Lauwers College Grijpskerk new-build project. Collaboration in the project bouwteam alongside Bouma and Hesco Bouw.
• DMA BouwmanagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management firm in the Lauwers College Grijpskerk project team.
• LindhorstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTendering/procured Bouma as installation partner for the Lauwers College project.
• Oosterhof VastgoedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper commissioning the Paterswolde barn conversion into four commercial units. Bouma installed sustainable technical systems including heat pump heating, optional AC, fibre and cable infrastructure.
• Bouwbedrijf RotteveelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company building the Paterswolde commercial conversion. Bouma provided all technical installations.
• Bouwbedrijf Roos (Emmeloord)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company building the Buteo residential complex (28 apartments) in Lelystad. Bouma installed all technical systems for the residential units and commercial ground floor.
• Bouwbedrijf BakkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction company on De Plantage industrial estate, Wolvega. Bouma previously completed projects for Hetebrij and currently executes the HEIWO Repair installation project with Bakker as builder.
• Engie Energiecentrale (Burgum)minorOthersBouma participates in the Techniek Tastbaar community event hosted at the Engie Energiecentrale in Burgum, showcasing technical installation work to local youth for employer branding and community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Unica Installatiegroep: Large Dutch full-service technical installer offering mechanical, electrical, HVAC and building services nationwide. Comparable in 'totaalinstallatie' positioning but operates at national scale with thousands of employees, sitting above Bouma as a broad incumbent that may compete on large institutional tenders.
• Croonwolter&dros: One of the largest Dutch MEP and technical installation firms, owned by TBI. Operates nationwide across HVAC, electrical, fire safety and data, serving industrial, utility and commercial clients — a broad incumbent comparable in full-service scope but at materially larger scale than Bouma.
• Engie Services Nederland: Large multi-national energy and facility services group with a Dutch technical installation arm covering HVAC, electrical and building services for commercial and industrial clients. Broad incumbent comparable in scope but operating from a national/multinational platform.

Direct peers

• Breman Installatiegroep: Dutch family-owned installer with multiple regional branches providing HVAC, electrical and plumbing services to residential and commercial customers. Highly comparable to Bouma in multi-discipline service offering, regional branch model and focus on both homeowners and project developers.
• Homij Technische Installaties: VolkerWessels-owned Dutch installer covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building automation. Closely comparable to Bouma in offering full technical building installations to residential, commercial and institutional clients, but with national footprint and access to VolkerWessels construction pipeline.
• Van Dorp Installaties: Family-owned Dutch technical installer with regional branches covering HVAC, electrical and plumbing for both residential and commercial markets. Directly comparable in service portfolio, customer segments and mid-market positioning, though active across more provinces than Bouma.
• Feenstra Installatie: Dutch installer historically focused on residential heating, ventilation and renewable energy (heat pumps, solar). Directly comparable in sustainable retrofit services, maintenance subscription offering and Dutch homeowner customer base.
• Kropman Installatietechniek: Mid-sized Dutch installer covering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building services across multiple regions. Direct comparable to Bouma in scope of mechanical, electrical and sustainable installations, with similar customer mix of developers, housing associations and commercial end-customers.

Others

• Remeha (BDR Thermea Group): Major Dutch manufacturer of heating solutions (CV-ketels, hybrid heat pumps) owned by BDR Thermea. Equipment supplier to Bouma and many Dutch installers, adjacent to Bouma's installation services for residential heating systems.
• Daikin Netherlands (Daikin Airconditioning Netherlands): Subsidiary of global HVAC manufacturer Daikin, supplying air conditioning, heat pump and VRV/VRF systems to Dutch installers including Bouma. Adjacent (equipment supplier / ecosystem partner) rather than direct competitor — Bouma installs and services Daikin equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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