de goede vastgoedonderhoud

What de goede vastgoedonderhoud does

De Goede Vastgoedonderhoud operates today as elk® renovatie & onderhoud, the maintenance and renovation arm of elk® groep B.V., a Dutch family-owned property services platform founded in 2000 by Wim van Elk and now led by Roel van Elk. The business delivers planned maintenance, responsive repairs, renovation, and energy-performance upgrades to Dutch housing corporations and professional real estate owners, deploying approximately 1,200 craftsmen across 23 branch locations nationwide. Service delivery is built on the proprietary RGS (Resultaatgericht Samenwerken) performance-based cooperation methodology refined over more than 30 years, combined with industrialized offerings including the elk® kubus modular prefab component system, the BKT Xpress rapid-renovation product line, and the TransforMEER portfolio transformation program. AI-assisted building scanning using drones and cameras is applied in survey and inspection workflows, but the core delivery model remains a craft-intensive, geographically distributed services operation.

Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year, performance-based contracts structured on a Total Cost of Ownership basis with Dutch housing corporations and institutional real estate owners, with pricing anchored to outcome metrics (defect resolution, energy performance, tenant satisfaction) rather than hourly input rates. Adjacent revenue streams arise from the elk® kubus and BKT Xpress productized offerings and from TransforMEER transformation projects. The customer base is anchored on named Dutch housing corporations including Eigen Haard, Woonbedrijf, Mooiland, De Woonplaats, and Woonpartners, with BrabantZorg indicating adjacent healthcare-real-estate exposure. The business is privately held, family-owned, and operates without external investors; no public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

de goede vastgoedonderhoud

Legal name

elk® groep B.V.

Website

https://degoedevgo.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

De Goede Vastgoedonderhoud, now elk® renovatie & onderhoud, is the maintenance and renovation arm of Dutch family-owned property services group elk® groep, serving housing corporations and professional real estate owners across the Netherlands through ~1,200 craftsmen and 23 branch locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Maintenance and Renovation Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full Gut Renovation (Studs-Out Remodel) (HSAPAEAA), Leasing, Rental & Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) Enablement (EUAIANAI)

Keywords

• Property maintenance services
• Building renovation services
• Neighborhood transformation
• Real estate maintenance
• Circular construction services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Maintenance Services: Daily, mutation, and planned maintenance services for residential properties owned by housing corporations and professional real estate owners. Services include painting, repairs, and general property upkeep delivered through fixed customer teams using RGS methodology.
2. Renovation Services: Large-scale renovation projects including energetic renovation, BKT (bathroom, kitchen, toilet) renovations, and complete property makeovers. Includes both technical work and social support for residents during occupied renovations.
3. Neighborhood Transformation (TransforMEER): Adding up to 50% more housing capacity in existing neighborhoods through topping low-rise buildings, transforming corner houses into multiple apartments, and densifying unused spaces. Uses the elk kubus as the technical heart of the concept.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

De Goede Vastgoedonderhoud (now elk® renovatie & onderhoud) provides property maintenance and renovation services for residential buildings owned by Dutch housing corporations and professional real estate owners. Offerings span daily, mutation, and planned maintenance; energetic renovations; bathroom, kitchen, and toilet (BKT) rapid renewals; and neighborhood transformation using the elk® kubus modular prefab module, delivered through the RGS methodology and a resident-centered customer journey.

Product overview

elk® groep (formerly De Goede Vastgoedonderhoud) offers an integrated suite of renovation, maintenance, and neighborhood transformation services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include elk® BKT Xpress (rapid bathroom, kitchen, toilet renovation), elk® kubus (modular prefab construction module), and TransforMEER (neighborhood transformation concept). These are supported by comprehensive maintenance services, the Klantreis customer journey methodology, RGS collaboration framework, TCO analysis, and sustainability services. The company operates through 23 branch offices across the Netherlands, serving housing corporations and property owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• elk® BKT Xpress Rapid bathroom, kitchen, and toilet (BKT) renovation solution for occupied residential properties; renovates a bathroom in 2 days, a kitchen in 1 day, and a toilet in 1 day using prefab modules, circular materials, and losmaakbaarheid (disassemblability) principles. Marketed to housing corporations and professional property owners.
• elk® kubus Affordable, sustainable, and smart modular prefab unit containing kitchen, bathroom, toilet, and technical space; stackable with 2D wall, facade, and floor elements. Forms the technical basis of the TransforMEER neighborhood transformation concept, enabling topping up of low-rise buildings, densification of unused spaces, and conversion of corner houses into multiple apartments. Designed for housing corporations and professional developers.
• TransforMEER neighborhood transformation Neighborhood transformation concept using the elk® kubus to add up to 50% additional living capacity in existing Dutch neighborhoods through topping low-rise buildings, converting commercial plinths into housing, and densifying underused spaces. Targeted at housing corporations and municipalities.
• Renovation services (energetic and large-scale) Comprehensive renovation services including energetic renovation (energy label upgrades), bathroom/kitchen/toilet (BKT) renovations, and complete property makeovers. Includes both technical execution and social support for residents during occupied renovations for Dutch housing corporations and professional real estate owners.
• Property maintenance services (daily, mutation, planned) Day-to-day, mutation, and planned maintenance services delivered through small fixed customer teams using the RGS (Resultaat Gericht Samenwerken) methodology. Includes painting, repairs, wood rot treatment, and general property upkeep for housing corporations and professional property owners; demonstrated 45% reduction in unexpected maintenance and 8.7/10 average resident satisfaction.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) advisory and analysis Long-term cost optimization advisory for housing corporations, focused on timing of maintenance interventions and execution by multidisciplinary teams to minimize Total Cost of Ownership over an asset's life cycle.
• Circular and biobased sustainability services Suite of sustainability services covering circular maintenance, biobased material application (cellulose insulation, biobased kitchens from restwood MDF), material passports, and structured CO2 reduction programs. Backed by ISO 14001, FSC, PEFC certifications and aligned with SBTi-validated near-term targets. Includes Erkend Restauratiebedrijf (recognized restoration) services for monumental properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in unexpected maintenance through RGS methodology and data-driven approach
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Witzand BouwmaterialencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2024Partner in biobased building pilot projects including the Aalten project where cellulose insulation from newspaper was applied. Witzand supplies sustainable building materials including biobased panels.
• De WoonplaatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2024Housing corporation partner in the Samen Biobased Bouwen initiative, testing biobased renovation solutions including insulation from cellulose and Circo biobased kitchen from Bruynzeel.
• AG NOVA architectencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the elk kubus modular prefab module in collaboration with AG NOVA architecten. This partnership created the foundation for the TransforMEER concept, enabling rapid neighborhood transformation through stacking prefab modules.
• Bruynzeel KeukensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of the Circo biobased kitchen made from restwood MDF, rapeseed-based binder, and sugarcane resin HPL, first placed in Aalten pilot project.
• Samen Biobased BouwencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform with over 50 organizations (builders, farmers) working on fair and sustainable chain for biobased building materials. elk participates in developing and applying biobased materials in renovation projects.
• OnderhoudNL - Koplopersgroep Biobased RenoverencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in network of pioneers working to make biobased renovation practical and scalable.
• Cirkelstad - Het Nieuwe NormaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContribution to national community and analysis tool for sustainable renovation, including knowledge sharing and practical examples.
• Building BalanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplication of current knowledge about biobased building in projects and tenders to reduce CO2e emissions.
• EBII-PP08 (with TNO and Knaapen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment of emission-free and biobased construction solutions through practice-oriented research and collaboration.
• Van Mun AdviesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal consultant providing audits, online toolbox sessions, and statistics tracking for KAM (Quality, Health & Safety, Environment) improvements.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caspar de Haan: Dutch renovation and maintenance contractor specializing in occupied social housing renovation, with a comparable focus on resident communication and minimizing disruption. Serves similar housing corporation clients in the Netherlands and competes directly for the same RGS-style framework agreements.
• Hemubo: Large Dutch maintenance, renovation, and sustainability contractor serving housing corporations with a nationwide footprint. Closely comparable in target customer, service mix (planmatig onderhoud, energetische renovatie, BKT), and emphasis on circular and biobased solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Van Wijnen: Large Dutch construction and development company with significant activity in residential renovation, maintenance, and new-build for housing corporations and developers. Broader and more diversified than elk® but competes in the same Dutch social housing value chain.
• Heijmans: Major Dutch construction and real estate group with established maintenance, renovation, and energy-transition services for housing corporations. Publicly listed and far larger than elk®, but directly comparable in offering mix and customer segment.
• Koninklijke BAM Groep: One of the largest construction groups in the Netherlands with substantial activity in residential renovation and asset management for housing corporations. Broader portfolio including non-residential, but a clear competing bidder for the same Dutch housing corporation maintenance contracts.
• Trebbe: Mid-sized Dutch construction company with significant renovation and maintenance activity for housing corporations and developers, including circular and biobased building pilots. Comparable customer base and service line, slightly broader geographic focus including new-build.
• Dura Vermeer: Independent Dutch construction group covering residential renovation, maintenance, and area development, with housing corporation as a key client segment. Comparable in service scope but operates as a broader, more diversified group than elk®.
• VolkerWessels: Large international Dutch construction services group with significant Dutch activity in renovation, maintenance, and energy performance upgrades for social housing. Substantially larger than elk® and overlapping on enterprise-scale framework tenders.
• Strukton (Restore): Dutch construction group with a dedicated renovation/maintenance brand (Restore) serving housing corporations with planmatig onderhoud and energetic renovation. Directly comparable service offering and customer base, though part of a larger diversified group.
• Ballast Nedam: Dutch construction and development company with renovation and maintenance activity for housing corporations and area development projects. Less concentrated in maintenance than elk® but competes in adjacent Dutch housing value chain tenders.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elk-geen-gedoe
• Instagraminstagram.com/elk.geengedoe
• Xx.com/degoedevgo

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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