Settle Down
& Settle In
Are you an expat or an international that has bought a house in the Netherlands? Do you ever think about adjusting your house to your own wishes? But don’t know where to start?
We can help. Let’s make you a home.
Your answer to
Where to start when I want to renovate my Dutch house?
Are you an expat living in the Netherlands and own a house? Thinking about renovating? Don’t know where to start and finish? Let’s sit down together and make a solid plan.
This will mean less stress and oversight for you. We will discuss prices, materials, planning and much more. Let us help you make your home renovation easier!
Questions you might have
The house needs an update, but what are the possibilities?
I recently bought a house as an expat, but a lot of work needs to be done. Where do I start and finish?
I want to make changes in my house, but which company do I get in to do the work? What is a reasonable price?
What options do I have to make my house more sustainable?
How can I make the best use of my time and money?
What am I forgetting?
support
We help you with
Reducing stress
Gaining a better overview of all that needs to be done / arranged
Ensuring you are investing your money well
Overcoming potential language and cultural barriers
Setting realistic goals in terms of time, energy, and finances
Knowing which materials you need and where you can buy them
Reducing the time it takes to make your house into a home
Contact
Curious about what we can do for you?
Plan an introductory meeting without any obligation, free of charge.
You are not alone
Before I started Settle Down Support, I saw many internationals and expats struggling with housing. And when they found a house, it took ages before it feels like home.
I believe a home to be one of life’s necessities. Once your house is a home, you can relax. Then you can devote more energy to what really matters, such as work and family.
Who am I?
I am Marijke. Since my years at university, I love to surround myself with people from different cultures. They have enriched my life in many ways. And curious as I am, I always learn so much from internationals.
After studying to be a professional painter and teacher in building skills, I worked as a planner in a construction company. After 8 years, I needed a new challenge. That’s how Settle Down Support started up.
SERVICES
Start the process of renovating your house
Personal advice
Recently bought a house? Do you want to adjust your house to your wishes, but don’t know where to start? Let’s do it together. First, we will clarify your wishes and dreams. Then we will start searching for the right materials, companies, and offers.
Invest in maintaining your house and save money
Inspection and advice
You’ve already lived for some time in your house as an expat. Now it is time for some maintenance. However, what is wise to do now and what can wait? Let’s have a closer look and see what a good investment for your house would be.
Finishing touch
Colour and paint advice
Does your house feel like something is missing? Do you want a more balanced look to your house, but don’t know how? A new layer of paint in the right colour makes a big difference. We can even show you how to paint your house yourself.
Marijke has helped us before during our move. She viewed the whole house and made a shopping list so that we did not miss out while doing odd jobs and could work very efficiently. She also created a colour plan. This gave us peace of mind in the hectic pace of moving house.
Then it was the turn of the attic to insulate. A job that we dreaded very much. We couldn’t outsource it either on short notice, because all the construction companies were so busy. So I checked with Marijke if she could think along with us. She has worked out the plan for us – how we can insulate the attic step by step, including an order list of which products we needed. She thinks of the smallest details, very nice! That means we have a clear plan and are confident that we will succeed in getting this job done.
– Karin
Contact
More information on how we can help you?
This 15-minute introductory meeting is free of charge. No strings attached. Promised.
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