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Repairs & |
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Repairs & |
A selection of jobs I've completed recently in and around Haarlem and Heemstede. From a leaking tap to fitting wall panels, with the occasional larger renovation thrown in. Click on a project to see the full photos and the story behind it.
This homeowner in Heemstede wanted to get rid of her half-open U-shaped kitchen and opted for a layout with a peninsula instead. The old kitchen was stripped out first, including a half-height wall, and all the pipework was rerouted by chasing it into the floor. Because space was limited, a deeper worktop was chosen, which doubled as a bar with room for three people to sit and eat. The kitchen was supplied by Keuken Kampioen in Cruquius. Looking to have a kitchen renovated in Heemstede? Handymat Services handles kitchen renovations and installations in homes and small offices throughout Kennemerland.
The owner of this home had one clear wish: a spacious bath. The bathroom itself was very tight on space, so a large bath with a central drain was chosen. Because the shower is positioned at the end, you don't end up standing on that drain while showering — a detail that's easily overlooked. As the budget was limited, Handymat also helped find affordable tiles and bathroom furniture. Looking for a bathroom renovation or retiling in Haarlem? Handymat Services carries out bathroom renovations throughout Kennemerland.
At this property in Haarlem, the expansion vessel on the central heating system needed replacing. A worn-out or undersized expansion vessel can cause the system's water pressure to fluctuate. The old vessel was removed and replaced with a new one matched to the system. Need an expansion vessel replaced or other small jobs done around your heating system in Haarlem? Handymat Services helps throughout Kennemerland.
Part of this office in Amsterdam was repainted. The client wanted part of the space painted in the colour of their own company logo — a bright yellow that immediately gives the walls a recognisable look. Walls and window frames were first cleaned and touched up where needed, before everything was painted neatly in the desired colour. Need walls painted in an office or commercial space in Amsterdam and the surrounding area? Handymat Services handles painting work in both homes and small offices.
At this property in Haarlem, the glazing had originally been fitted into a frame that was too tight, causing the seal to fail and the glass to start leaking. By fitting a slightly smaller pane, the client is now set for at least another 25 years. Because the glass has now been fitted correctly, the client can also rely on the manufacturer's long warranty in future, should that ever be needed. Need glazing replaced in Haarlem or the surrounding area? Handymat Services helps throughout Kennemerland.
At this property in Haarlem, the entire second floor was stripped back and fully renovated: all the internal walls were removed and the layout was redesigned from scratch. The bathroom got a spacious shower with its own seating area. On a floor with a timber floor and ceiling construction, moisture control is critical — too much moisture will eventually damage the joists and the flat roof's insulation. That's why robust mechanical ventilation was deliberately chosen, to keep the structure dry. Renovating a floor or bathroom in an older property in Haarlem? Handymat Services can advise on both the layout and the structural considerations that come with older buildings.
This patio in Heemstede badly needed a refresh: a dull, weathered tiled floor and overgrown, oversized planting that made the space feel cramped. The old floor was replaced with composite decking — low-maintenance and good-looking for years, with no painting required. The walls were thoroughly cleaned and the planter was repainted, instantly giving the whole space a fresh look. The old, overpowering plants were removed and replaced with new planting better suited to the size of the patio. The result is a modern outdoor space that invites you to sit down and stay a while. Renovating a patio or fitting composite decking in Heemstede or the surrounding area? Handymat Services handles the whole process, from demolition to a patio that's ready to use.
On this balcony in Haarlem, the supporting beams had rotted through in several places, clearly visible from the damaged wood and sagging boards. Rather than a simple repair, a more thorough approach was chosen: the balcony was extended by 50 cm, creating genuine room for a seating area instead of a narrow walkway. The rotten structure was replaced with a new, sturdy substructure and hardwood decking boards. The old, dated iron railing was replaced with a custom-built wooden slatted screen, which a climbing plant now grows up for extra privacy and greenery. The result is a balcony transformed from a neglected corner into a proper outdoor space. Renovating a balcony or replacing a rotten balcony floor in Haarlem? Handymat Services handles it from demolition through to the final finish.
This staircase in Haarlem was part of a larger home renovation. The old staircase was worn out, with tired, dark-coloured treads, and the renovation also revealed just how much pipework was hidden behind the wall. Rather than a complete new staircase, custom-built stair cladding was chosen: light-coloured wooden treads fitted straight over the existing structure. The sides of the staircase were painted black, creating a striking contrast with the light wood. The balustrade with spindles was also custom-made, in the same black finish, tying in with the steel, glass-panelled door further down the hallway — bringing the staircase and the rest of the hall together as one visual whole. Renovating a staircase, fitting stair cladding or a made-to-measure balustrade in Haarlem? Handymat Services takes on jobs like this, including any related pipework.
New wooden skirting boards were fitted throughout this home in Heemstede, including the trickier corners around the fireplace. Need skirting boards fitted or replaced in Heemstede or the surrounding area? Handymat Services takes care of finishing jobs like this.
At this property in Halfweg, the open loft floor was divided into two separate bedrooms. Since the rooms were intended for a baby and a teenager, extra attention was deliberately paid to wall insulation, both for stable temperatures and for sound between the two rooms. The walls were finished with renovation lining paper, which smooths out minor imperfections and is ready to paint straight away. The result is two bright, functional rooms instead of one open loft. Splitting or insulating a loft in Halfweg or the surrounding area? Handymat Services can advise on both the layout and the finish.
In this living room in Haarlem, a ceiling cove was built with recessed LED spotlights for ambient lighting. The same cove was used to run the electrical wiring for 2 surround speakers. The result is a neat, finished ceiling edge that adds atmosphere while keeping the speaker setup neatly wired. Building a ceiling cove, adding LED lighting, or wiring up speakers in Haarlem? Handymat Services can advise on both the finish and the wiring.
