The Rivierenbuurt: Amsterdam School above ground, ageing services behind it
Walking through the Rivierenbuurt is like walking through an open-air museum of twentieth-century town planning. The district is known for its Amsterdam School architecture and has a calm, intimate feel. Its streets are named after Dutch rivers: the Rijnstraat, the Maasstraat, the Merwedeplein where Anne Frank lived, and the stately Vrijheidslaan, formerly the Amstellaan.
At the edge of the district you look out over the Amstel, and the Zuidas is within walking distance.
What 1930s housing asks of you
The Rivierenbuurt consists largely of pre-war homes and flats from the 1920s and 1930s. Much loved for their façades, bay windows and en-suite doors, but they come with the services of their day.
Ageing pipework, floors that have settled, walls with little insulation and façades that after nearly a century need thorough attention. Anyone who has just bought a flat here is usually facing a substantial job to bring comfort up to standard.
Repairs, painting and assembly
Just picked up the keys to a home on the Maasstraat or the Merwedeplein, or want your building refreshed? We handle it from A to Z.
- Painting and restorationRestoring original woodwork, window frames and interior doors, and getting walls and ceilings perfectly smooth while keeping the classic character.
- Assembly and fit-outHeavy curtains and rails for those tall windows, made-to-measure cupboards, lighting and furniture.
- Small and large renovationsTackling dated rooms, repairing plasterwork and solving the structural quirks that come with older Amsterdam housing.
Gardens, fencing and sheds
Many houses here have a fine city garden, but after decades of use it can do with some care. We take on the outside as well.
- Cleaning pavingGreen film, dirt and moss on your paving pressure-washed away, so the terrace looks new again.
- Replacing fencingSubsided, rotten or simply finished. We put up sturdy new fencing that stands straight and stays that way.
- Repairing or replacing shedsRestoring woodwork and roofing, or demolishing a worn-out shed and replacing it.
Professional tools
Working in Amsterdam School buildings takes precision: delicate detail has to survive and fixings have to hold. We work with professional brands such as DeWalt, Festool, Bosch Professional, Makita and Milwaukee.
Looking for a maintenance company in de Rivierenbuurt? Have a look at our recent projects or at the service packages for recurring maintenance.
Living in the Rivierenbuurt and looking for a reliable tradesman for repairs, painting, assembly or garden work? Handypartners is ready to help.