Questions we often get

Often not. A structure in the back garden can be permit-free under certain conditions: no more than 3 metres high with a flat roof, and the built-up part of your plot must stay below a set percentage. We check your plan against those rules and tell you honestly if a permit is needed. In that case we handle the application and the drawings that go with it.

That depends on the size, the timber and the roofing. A simple 3 by 4 metre Douglas fir covered terrace starts at around € 4,500 including installation; a large one with a gable roof and closed side walls can reach € 12,000 or more. You always get a specification per part from us, so you can see where the money goes.

Allow four to eight weeks between your go-ahead and installation. The preparation happens away from your property during those weeks, so on site it is usually done within a day. In spring the waiting time grows; whoever decides in autumn is first in line in spring.

For most projects Douglas fir: strong, a lovely colour and fairly priced. If you want a frame that lasts for decades and budget allows, oak is the better choice. For closed walls and roof edges we often use larch or thermowood. We go through the trade-off with you during the visit.

Not necessarily. Douglas fir and oak turn grey naturally and that does not harm the frame. If you want to keep the warm colour, a maintenance oil every two to three years is enough. What does matter: keep the gutter and drain clear and don't let soil or leaves lie against the timber.

Yes, and that is a deliberate choice. We survey your plot, draw out the frame and have it fully prepared to those dimensions: planed timber, every joint milled in advance. That is more precise than sawing on a building site, the timber stays dry until installation day, and it saves you weeks of disruption on your own property. The design, the dimensions and the installation remain ours.

No. We only install structures prepared to our own dimensions. Only then can we guarantee both the frame and the installation, and be sure the joints fit.

We work in Den Bosch and the surrounding region. For larger projects we travel further; just ask. Small jobs outside the region we usually decline, because the travel time would become a disproportionate part of the price.

Gladly. We have plenty of finished work in the region and regularly ask clients whether you may come and have a look. You see the timber, the joints and how it looks after a few seasons — that says more than any brochure.