New timber roof structure with beams and rafters
New timber roof structure with beams and rafters

Zaan houses

We replace rotten facade boards with new ones in the same profile, repair joists and recreate window frames from the original. In protected village areas, such as Zaandijk or Westzaan, we coordinate with the council.

Conversions

A wall out, a void in, an attic that becomes a bedroom. We do all the carpentry for the whole conversion: beams, walls, roof windows and finishing. For the brickwork and installations we work with people we have known for years.

What does bespoke cost?

Renovation is always quoted individually, after a visit. As a guide: re-boarding a ten-metre-wide Zaan facade costs €6,500 to €9,500, converting an attic into a bedroom €9,000 to €16,000.

Ask for a design

What you'll want to know about renovation

  1. Do I need a permit?

    For a front dormer, a listed building or a house in a protected village area, usually yes. We check it with you and supply the drawings for the application.

  2. Can you arrange the rest of the conversion too?

    We do the carpentry ourselves and arrange the bricklayer, plumber and electrician. You have one point of contact: Willem.

The weather side of our wooden front was completely worn out. Willem remade the boards in exactly the same profile. The neighbour asked whether it was really new.

GertRenovation · August 2025

Other bespoke work

Something special in mind?

Send a photo and a few measurements and Jesse will come round to measure up. The first design is free.

Get in touchOr email info@kuijpers-timmerwerken.nl