Roofer in Amsterdam: gutters, flat roofs and tiled roofs

From the tiled roof of a canal house in the Jordaan to the bitumen flat roof of a housing association block in Zuidoost: Amsterdam has every type of roof. Dakgoed has worked across the whole of Amsterdam for years — Centrum, Oost, West, Zuid, Noord, Nieuw-West and Zuidoost — for private homeowners, owners’ associations (VvEs) and commercial properties alike.

What we do in Amsterdam

We handle every kind of roofing work in Amsterdam: from an emergency leak repair to a complete roof replacement with insulation. Our services in Amsterdam:

Common roof problems in Amsterdam

  • Listed buildings in the city centre often still have their original zinc gutters and box gutters. Leaks are usually caused by sagging seams or a blocked downpipe system that hasn’t been flushed in decades.
  • Post-war gallery flats in Zuidoost and Nieuw-West suffer from ageing bitumen flat roofs (APP/SBS from the 1970s and 80s). These have reached the end of their life and leak at the details around chimneys and rainwater outlets.
  • Along the IJ waterfront and in the port areas, salt and wind accelerate the corrosion of zinc and copper. Standing seam roofs and gutter linings need shorter maintenance intervals here.
  • Trees along the canals and in the city parks drop a lot of leaves into gutters. We recommend an annual cleaning contract for VvEs in these neighbourhoods.

How we work

  1. Free on-site inspection. We come out to you in Amsterdam, climb onto the roof (or inspect by drone for high-rise buildings) and photograph what we find.
  2. Clear quote. Within a few days you receive a specific quote covering materials, hours and schedule. No vague scribbles, no surprises afterwards.
  3. Expert execution. Our own crews do the work — no subcontractors you’ve never seen before. The site is left clean and tidy.
  4. Guarantee. On materials and labour, with a 100% satisfaction promise.

Areas of Amsterdam we cover

Centrum, Oost, Zuid, West, Noord, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost and all surrounding neighbourhoods. Call 06-273 909 59 or request a free inspection online.

Frequently asked questions — roofer in Amsterdam

How much does a roofer cost in Amsterdam?

The price depends on the type of work. An emergency leak repair starts from €185 including call-out. A complete bitumen flat roof renovation of 50 m² comes to around €4,500–€6,500 including insulation. A new zinc gutter in Amsterdam typically costs €85–€110 per linear metre, fitted. You always get a fixed price quoted in advance — no open-ended hourly billing.

How quickly can a roofer come out to us in Amsterdam?

For an acute leak we are usually in Amsterdam within 24-48 hours. For regular quotes we schedule the inspection within a week. During storms or heavy rain this can take a little longer — we are upfront about the waiting time.

Does Dakgoed cover all of Amsterdam?

Yes, in every part of Amsterdam and the surrounding municipalities in North Holland. Centrum, Oost, Zuid, West, Noord, Nieuw-West, Zuidoost — we cover them all. Whether you live in a terraced house, a detached house, a flat or a commercial property.

Do I get a guarantee on the work?

On new materials we pass on the manufacturer’s guarantee (5 to 25 years depending on the product), and we give 10 years on our own installation work. On top of that: a 100% satisfaction promise — if you’re not happy, neither are we, and we put it right.

How do I know if my roof in Amsterdam needs replacing?

Signs that point to replacement: recurring leaks, visible cracks or blisters in bitumen, cracked or blown-off tiles, rotten timber gutters, mould or damp patches on the top-floor ceiling. If in doubt, let us come round for free and you will get an honest assessment — sometimes a targeted repair is enough for another 10 years of use.

Get in touch now

Call: 06-273 909 59 · Email: info@dakgoed.nl

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