On December 14, 2005, Johannes and Durkje Douwenga registered the Douwenga Facade Renovation and Pointing Company with the Chamber of Commerce. Their company was then located in Zweins, a small terp village in Friesland. Three years later, Johannes and Durkje had several employees. The company grew, and in 2008, they opened a new building in Franeker. In addition masonry and pointing we are specialized in lead constructions and placing of lintels.
We work for companies, government agencies, housing corporations, and private individuals in the Northern Netherlands and are VCA* certified. Communication and safety are essential to us. We notify you in advance when we are going to carry out work, so precautions can be taken. video every client can discover how we work and what we expect from the users of the building in question.
We are often called in case of leaks or moisture problems, for example due to damage to the brickwork or damage to the lead flashing. You can use all our services. here View. With our pointing and masonry company, we carry out work on homes and commercial buildings, as well as monuments and buildings with protected village or cityscape designations. We master both modern techniques and authentic skills for masonry and pointing. We consider it a great honor to restore historical heritage and are happy to use our expertise to this end. We also provide facade cleaning for both modern and historic buildings.
Because we believe it's important to ensure there are enough people available for renovation and masonry work in the future, we're a certified training company. We collaborate with Firda and TBF, Toekomstbouwers Friesland (Future Builders Friesland). We're happy to share our knowledge with vocational students and those returning to the workforce. Are you interested in an apprenticeship or another position at our specialized masonry and masonry company? Visit our page. Vacancies for the possibilities.
The team now consists of around 40 people and we can certainly speak of a family business, because son Sake is also a partner in the company.
We have a large fleet of our own aerial work platforms, including truck-mounted platforms, telescopic boom lifts, spider lifts, and scissor lifts. We've also developed several trucks and vans with fixed high-pressure units and water tanks, ensuring we're always self-sufficient for cleaning work. This means we're independent of other parties and can respond more effectively to any needs.
When working on homes and other buildings in Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, and the northern part of North Holland, we regularly encounter small animals such as bats, swallows, and sparrows that move around the buildings. Facade renovation and pointing company Douwenga is attentive to this fauna. To carry out the work, we provide alternative habitats for these animals by installing nesting boxes and roosting areas in the surrounding area. We also screen roofs with netting before starting our work. These preparations give us ample opportunity to protect the animals' welfare. Thanks to our aerial platforms, we can easily carry out these preparations. If you would like more information about the services of our pointing and masonry company, please feel free to contact us. contact up. We are happy to help you!
