Byggmesteren Tromsø

What Byggmesteren Tromsø does

Byggmesteren Tromsø AS is a privately held, founder-rooted residential construction company founded in 2000 by master builders Arne Karlsen and Kjell Skog, headquartered at Ringveien 75 in Tromsø, Norway (org. nr. 982 744 156). Operating as an authorized dealer of Systemhus within the Mestergruppen Bolig AS national network, the firm delivers custom and catalogued single-family homes, cabins, renovations, extensions, and densification (fortetting) projects to homeowners and landowners across the greater Tromsø municipality. The company runs a total-enterprise model in which a single point of contact manages architects, engineers, subcontractors, and permitting — leveraging an in-house civil engineer (CEO Oda Skog Astrup), an architect (Kristoffer Ingebrigtsen Navas), and a roster of master builders and carpenters. A local prefabrication facility at Skattøra produces wall, floor, and roof modules using digitally cut timber, which are transported to site on semi-trailers and assembled to comply with TEK 17 and Arctic climate adaptations.

The company generates revenue on a project-by-project basis across four streams: Systemhus catalog and custom home construction, renovation and rehabilitation services, densification development for landowners, and sale of its own developed residential units (e.g., Mortensnes, Ivar Aasens veg 8, central Tromsøya, Grønlivegen, Tromsdalen). Pricing is quote-based and varies by model, size, and customization, with one observed detached-home price of kr 9,900,000 (~USD 900k). Customer acquisition is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, driven by free catalog distribution (physical and digital), the company's website, Finn.no listings for developed properties, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn via Systemhus Norway), local earned media in Nordlys and the company blog, and direct field sales across the Tromsø region. Approximately 35 professionals staff the firm, including craftsmen, master builders, an architect, a civil engineer, and an apprenticeship pipeline (voksenlærling) that the firm actively recruits. In June 2025 the company helped establish a sister entity, Tromsø VVS AS, to internalize plumbing capacity. The firm has delivered over 100 residential units to the Strand area on Kvaløya from its Tromsøya factory and is differentiated by its integrated architecture-engineering-construction team, in-house neighborhood-context 3D permit visualization, and deep familiarity with Tromsø's municipal densification regulations.

Name

Byggmesteren Tromsø

Legal name

Byggmesteren Tromsø AS

Website

https://byggmesterentromso.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Byggmesteren Tromsø AS is a privately held Tromsø-based residential construction firm and authorized Systemhus dealer that designs, builds, and renovates custom and catalogued homes, cabins, and densification projects for homeowners and landowners across greater Tromsø municipality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), Pre-Sale / Move-In Whole-Home Refresh & Modernization (HSAPAEAJ)

Keywords

• Residential construction services
• Custom home building
• House renovation services
• Timber prefab construction
• Urban densification projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Tromsø

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom and Catalogued Residential Construction: The company builds custom homes and Systemhus catalog houses for individual homeowners and landowners. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis as a general contractor / totalentrepreneur, including design, construction, and project management. Houses are sold either as fixed-specification catalog models or as custom-designed projects.
2. Renovation and Rehabilitation Services: Renovation services ranging from roof/window replacement to full house renovations, including bathroom and kitchen renovations. Revenue is project-based.
3. Densification / Fortetting Development: The company develops residential densification projects (splitting existing plots, building additional units) either for sale to end buyers or as a development service for landowners. Revenue is realized through property development and sales.
4. Real Estate Sales of Completed Properties: Byggmesteren Tromsø builds and sells completed residential units (single-family homes, townhouses) on its own development sites, including projects in Mortensnes, Ivar Aasens veg, Tromsøya, and Tromsdalen. Revenue is realized upon sale of completed properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Byggmesteren Tromsø builds, renovates, and densifies residential properties in Tromsø and Northern Norway. As a local Systemhus dealer with roughly 35 construction professionals and its own prefab workshop, the company delivers custom and catalog homes, cabins, renovations and extensions, and small-scale urban densification projects, supported by in-house architecture and engineering.

Product overview

Byggmesteren Tromsø is a construction company that operates as a dealer for Systemhus, offering a unified platform of house and cabin building services alongside renovation and development services. The product portfolio centers on Systemhus catalog house models (including funkishus/modern, traditional, mansion/heritage styles, and single-floor plans) complemented by Systemhus cabin models (family cabins, mountain cabins, and seaside cabins), all available for customization. The company extends its offering through integrated services including consulting/architecture (feasibility studies, building permits, 3D visualizations), renovation (from minor repairs to complete renovations), urban densification projects, and extensions/new floor construction. The Systemhus brand is a network of experienced builders across Norway, offering houses that meet Norwegian building standards (TEK 17) with a focus on sustainability and indoor climate quality through partnership with the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association since 1989.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Systemhus custom house construction
• Systemhus cabin construction
• Home renovation and refurbishment services
• Urban densification development services
• Extensions and additional floors
• Architecture, engineering and consulting services
• New-build property sales (developer units)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 residential units delivered to the Strand area on Kvaløya from the company's Tromsøya factory.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tromsø VVS AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Tromsø VVS AS was established in June 2025 and operates as a 'sister company' (søsterfirma) sharing office premises with Byggmesteren Tromsø. The company delivers plumbing services to Byggmesteren Tromsø's construction projects and is recommended to Byggmesteren's customers and small partners. As of 2026, Tromsø VVS has two skilled plumbers, several partners, and extensive expertise. Managing director is Alen Perkovic.
• Systemhus (Mestergruppen Bolig AS, avd. Systemhus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Byggmesteren Tromsø is an authorized dealer (forhandler) of Systemhus, a national network of experienced residential builders. Systemhus provides the company with access to proven house and cabin catalog models (44+ house models, 14+ cabin models), national branding, purchasing power, and a shared IT platform and marketing website. The relationship is a core component of the company's business model, allowing it to offer well-established house designs backed by a national brand while maintaining local identity and operations.
• Norges Astma- og Allergiforbund (NAAF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Systemhus (the national brand) has since 1989 collaborated with the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association (NAAF) to create healthy, allergy-friendly homes. This partnership informs Systemhus's material selection and indoor climate standards, indirectly benefiting Byggmesteren Tromsø as a Systemhus dealer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• OBOS: Large Norwegian housing developer with residential construction, property development, and densification projects. Comparable in property development and new-build residential segments, though operating at much greater scale.
• Block Watne: One of Norway's largest residential homebuilders with nationwide catalog and regional operations. Comparable new-build residential offering and customer segment, but at much larger scale than Byggmesteren Tromsø.
• Selvaag Bolig: Oslo-based residential property developer building and selling apartments and townhouses. Comparable property development and residential sales motion, though focused on larger multi-unit projects.
• JM Norge: Swedish-origin residential developer active in Norway, building single-family homes and apartments. Comparable in residential new-build development, though with broader geographic and product reach.
• Veidekke Entreprenør: Major Scandinavian construction contractor with residential and commercial operations. Overlaps with Byggmesteren Tromsø on residential general contracting, though much broader in scope and geography.

Regional players

• Saltdalshytta: Northern Norway prefab cabin and home manufacturer with regional focus. Comparable in modular timber construction methodology and northern Norwegian market, though more cabin-weighted in mix.

Direct peers

• Hellvik Hus: Norwegian prefabricated homebuilder delivering factory-built timber modules across Norway. Closely comparable to Byggmesteren Tromsø's modular prefab approach and custom/catalog residential model.
• Mestergruppen Bolig / Systemhus dealer network: Sister Systemhus/Mesterhus dealer network across Norway offering the same catalog of house and cabin models. Byggmesteren Tromsø is one authorized dealer within this network; comparable in business model, GTM, and product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/207053969306319
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/systemhus-norge
• Instagraminstagram.com/systemhus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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