Karl & Olaf Home Services
Our Services (concise)
| Type of Work | Price |
|---|---|
| Repairs and General Handyman Services | Request a quote |
| Painting and Wallpapering | Request a quote |
| Garden and Outdoor Work | Request a quote |
| Flooring and Tiling | Request a quote |
| Drywall, Plastering, and Wall Work | Request a quote |
| Clearing Out and Waste Disposal | Request a quote |
| Masonry and Carpentry | Request a quote |
Not sure which service you need? Just tell us what needs to be done. We'll help you figure out the next step.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
How We Help
Save Time
No need to spend hours searching for and contacting different providers. Tell us what you need, and we'll help get it arranged.Less Stress
You tell us what needs to be done. We connect you with a suitable professional and stay available if you need us.One Place to Start
You don't need to know exactly who to contact. From small fixes to larger projects, start by telling us what needs to be done.Reliable Professionals
We work with a close-knit network of professionals and connect you with someone who is a good fit for the work you need.Clear Pricing
You agree on the scope and price with the professional before the work begins, so you know what to expect.Support When Needed
You can contact the professional directly about the work, and we're available if you need any further help.
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Fair Problem Resolution
If something is not right, please let us know within 48 hours. We will make it right.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Our Services (comprehensive)
| Type of Work | Examples of Tasks | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs and General Handyman Services | General household repairs Installation of household appliances Assembly of furniture, shelves, and other furnishings TV installation Minor maintenance work General handyman services and assembly | Request a quote |
| Painting and Wallpapering | Painting and wallpapering Spackling and touch-up work on walls and ceilings | Request a quote |
| Gardening and outdoor work | Lawn mowing Gardening and yard maintenance Hedge trimming and plant care Maintenance of patios, paths, and outdoor areas Paving work for patios, paths, and driveways | Request a quote |
| Flooring and Tiling | Tiling (bathroom, kitchen, living areas) Flooring installation and laminate Grouting Sanding and varnishing of parquet and hardwood floors | Request a quote |
| Drywall, Plastering, and Wall Work | Drywall and wall work Plastering | Request a quote |
| Clearing Out and Waste Disposal | Clearing out apartments, basements, and attics Professional disposal of bulky waste and old appliances Household clear-outs | Request a quote |
| Masonry and Carpentry | Carpentry Installation and customization of doors and windows Custom wood solutions and built-in furniture Masonry | Request a quote |
Not sure which service you need? Just tell us what needs to be done. We'll help you figure out the next step.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
How It Works
Request a Service: Send a short message describing what you need.
We connect you with a suitable professional: We match your request with a professional from our network who is a good fit for the work.
Get Contacted: The professional contacts you to discuss the job, price, and timing. No obligations. A visit can be arranged if needed.
Agree on the Details: You agree on scope and price.
Work Gets Done: The professional completes the job.
Pay After Completion: You pay the professional once the work is finished.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Our Work
Karl & Olaf Home Services
What Our Clients Say
“Had our living room and hallway painted. Turned out exactly how we wanted, and the whole process was easy from start to finish.”
Anna“I had laminate flooring installed in one room. Everything was done neatly and on time, and the result really changed the space.”
Markus“Needed help installing a washing machine. It was set up quickly and worked right away. No issues at all.”
Sophie“We replaced an interior door including the frame. Fits perfectly now and closes properly again. Glad we got it done.”
Daniel“We had wallpaper removed and two rooms painted. Everything went as discussed and the communication was clear throughout.”
Julia“Dishwasher installation was handled without any problems. Straightforward and efficient. Would use again.”
Thomas
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you offer?
We help customers arrange home services. Our services include repairs and general handyman services, painting and wallpapering, garden and outdoor work, flooring and tiling, drywall and plastering, decluttering and waste disposal, as well as masonry and carpentry.Who is it for?
Busy families, professionals, seniors, and property managers who want a comfortable home without the work.What is your service area?
We work in Hamburg and the surrounding area.How do I book?
Fill out the booking request form. We will contact you to discuss your request.What’s the cost?
You can request a quote for each service. Prices include VAT.
Labour is paid after the work is completed. Materials and any agreed pre-work costs are paid in advance.Who carries out the work?
Your work is carried out by a professional from our network who is suitable for the job.Who do I pay?
You pay the professional carrying out the work.Do you bring tools and materials?
The professional brings all the tools needed for the job. You normally supply the materials, but in consultation, the professional may also be able to provide them. Any material costs are agreed upfront.Do you visit the job location?
If needed, a visit can be arranged before the final details are agreed.Are your professionals certified?
Yes. When a job legally requires certification, it is always carried out by certified tradespeople.What if I’m not happy with the result?
If something is not right, please let us know within 48 hours. We will work towards a fair solution.Why choose you?
You get reliable, high-quality work from trusted professionals.Need help?
For general questions, use the contact form. For service-related questions, use the booking request form.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
About Us
We are Karl & Olaf Home Services. We make it easier to get things done around your home.Finding the right person, making contact and organising a project shouldn't become another task on your to-do list. That's why we're here.From small repairs to larger projects, we make the process simple and straightforward, so you can spend more time on what matters to you.A comfortable home, without the effort.
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Contact
Website: www.karlolaf.com
Email Address: [email protected]
Service Area: Hamburg and surrounding area
All rights reserved 2026
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Imprint
Provider Information (Website Owner)
Business Name: Karl & Olaf Home Services
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.karlolaf.comCross-Border Services
This website may also be accessed by users in Germany and the EU. For German users, we voluntarily comply with core information obligations under § 5 TMG and § 18 Abs. 2 MStV, in addition to our primary compliance with Dutch law.Responsible for Content (under § 18 Abs. 2 MStV – for German visitors)
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Despite careful content control, we accept no liability for the content of external links. The operators of linked pages are solely responsible for their content.
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Privacy Policy
1. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Dutch General Data Protection Regulation Implementation Act (UAVG), and applicable provisions of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).2. Data Controller
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Sophiaweg 500
6523 NJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Email: [email protected]We are established in the Netherlands and subject to Dutch data protection law.3. Data Collection on This Website
We collect and process the following personal data:Access data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, date/time of access, and pages viewed. This data is processed for technical functionality, security, and error detection.Contact data: If you contact us (e.g., via form or email), we store your message and contact information in order to respond.Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies for essential site functionality and analytics. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in your browser or through our cookie banner.4. Legal Bases for Processing
Your personal data is processed on the following legal bases under Article 6 GDPR:Consent – Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: For activities requiring prior approval (e.g., marketing cookies).Performance of a contract – Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.Legal obligations – Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR: Where required by tax or commercial law.Legitimate interests – Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: For website operation, security, and statistical analysis, unless your interests override ours.5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate and optimize our website (e.g., web hosting, analytics, payment processing).Where such providers process personal data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place under Chapter V GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).Examples include: e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe, MailerLite.Details are available upon request.6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., tax retention periods under Dutch law).7. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights under the GDPR:Right of access (Art. 15): Obtain a copy of your personal data.Right to rectification (Art. 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.Right to erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18): Temporarily block processing.Right to object (Art. 21): Object to data processing based on our legitimate interests.Right to data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.Primary authority:
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority)
https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nlAlternatively, you may contact a supervisory authority in your EU country of residence.8. Contact for Data Protection Questions
For questions or requests related to data protection, please contact:
Email: [email protected]9. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with legal obligations or reflect changes to our services. Please check this page regularly for updates. Substantial changes will be clearly communicated where appropriate.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Terms of Service
1. Scope of Application
These Terms of Service apply to all users of the website www.karlolaf.com and govern the relationship between Karl & Olaf Home Services, established in the Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as "Provider"), and users of the website and its services.These Terms apply to private consumers and business customers within the European Union, with applicable consumer protection rights remaining unaffected.2. Services Offered
Karl & Olaf Home Services provides coordination and matching services for home-service requests. We connect customers with suitable independent professionals from our network and may assist with communication and coordination where needed.The website and the request service are free of charge unless expressly stated otherwise.The actual work is carried out by an independent professional. The professional and the customer agree directly on the scope of work, price, timing and other terms of the service.3. Requesting a Service and Conclusion of a Contract
Submitting a request through the website does not create a contract for the actual service.
After receiving a request, Karl & Olaf Home Services may connect the customer with a suitable independent professional from its network.The professional may contact the customer directly to discuss the requested work, availability, pricing and other details.A binding contract for the actual work is formed between the customer and the professional when they agree on the work and its terms.Karl & Olaf Home Services is not a party to the contract for the actual work unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.4. Prices and Payment
The price for the actual work is agreed directly between the customer and the professional before the work begins.Depending on the job and its scope, the professional may offer an hourly rate or a fixed price.
The professional will confirm the applicable VAT, payment terms and any agreed costs with the customer.Unless otherwise agreed, payment for the actual work is made directly to the professional. Karl & Olaf Home Services does not collect payment for the professional's work.Materials or other agreed advance costs may need to be paid before the work begins.5. Role of Our Business
Karl & Olaf Home Services acts as a coordinator and connector between customers and independent professionals.We help customers describe and arrange their requests and connect them with a suitable professional from our network.The professional is responsible for carrying out the agreed work, including its quality, workmanship, compliance with applicable requirements and any obligations arising from the service contract with the customer.Karl & Olaf Home Services does not itself carry out the actual trade or home-service work unless expressly stated otherwise.If a customer has an issue with the work, they should first contact the professional who carried out the work. Karl & Olaf Home Services remains available to help with communication or to assist in finding a practical solution where appropriate.6. User Responsibilities During Service Delivery
Customers should communicate directly with the professional about the work and promptly raise any concerns about the execution or expected result.If the customer is not satisfied with the work, they should give the professional a reasonable opportunity to address or correct any issue where appropriate.If the customer and professional cannot reach an agreement, the customer may contact Karl & Olaf Home Services for assistance.Customers should inspect the work upon completion and notify the professional of any visible issues as soon as reasonably possible.Karl & Olaf Home Services may assist with communication between the parties but does not assume responsibility for the professional's work or contractual obligations.7. Changes During the Job
If additional work becomes necessary or is requested during the job, the professional will discuss the additional work and its price directly with the customer before carrying it out, unless immediate action is reasonably necessary.Any agreed additional work and associated costs should be documented between the customer and the professional.Additional work is charged by the professional in accordance with the agreement between the customer and the professional.8. Right of Withdrawal (for Consumers Only)
If you are a consumer residing in the EU, you may have a statutory right to withdraw from certain contracts within 14 days without giving a reason.Whether a right of withdrawal applies, and any applicable exceptions, depend on the type of contract and the circumstances.Full details, including applicable conditions and exceptions, can be found in our Right of Withdrawal Policy.8B. Cancellations and Rescheduling
If you need to cancel or reschedule a service, please inform the professional as early as possible.
Any cancellation fees or other consequences relating to the actual service are governed by the agreement between you and the professional.If you need assistance with a cancellation or rescheduling issue, you may also contact Karl & Olaf Home Services.9. Liability and Warranty
The professional carrying out the work is responsible for the work performed under the contract between the professional and the customer, including applicable statutory warranty and liability obligations.Karl & Olaf Home Services is not responsible for the professional's workmanship, delays, defects or other performance under the service contract, except to the extent that liability cannot legally be excluded or limited.Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.Your statutory consumer rights remain unaffected.9B. Force Majeure
Karl & Olaf Home Services is not responsible for delays or failure to provide its coordination or communication services caused by events beyond its reasonable control, such as natural disasters, strikes, network outages or other circumstances that could not reasonably have been prevented.
Any force majeure provisions relating to the actual work are governed by the agreement between the customer and the professional.10. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including texts, images, graphics, layouts and logos, is protected by intellectual property laws.Reproduction, distribution or any other use without prior written consent is prohibited, unless permitted by applicable law.11. Data Protection
Our handling of personal data complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch privacy laws.For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by Dutch law, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in the customer's country of residence apply.For business customers, the courts of Amsterdam shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless agreed otherwise.For consumers, applicable mandatory jurisdiction and consumer protection rules remain unaffected.13. Final Provisions
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced, where legally possible, by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intention.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Right of Withdrawal Policy (Consumers)
1. Right of Withdrawal
If you are a consumer within the meaning of applicable EU consumer protection laws, you have a statutory right to withdraw from certain contracts concluded online or otherwise at a distance.Where the statutory right of withdrawal applies to your contract with Karl & Olaf Home Services, the withdrawal period is generally 14 days from the day the contract is concluded.To exercise your right of withdrawal, you must inform us of your decision by means of a clear written statement sent by email or via our contact form. You may use the model withdrawal form below, but this is not mandatory.To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient that you send your withdrawal notice before the withdrawal period has expired.2. Performance During the Withdrawal Period
Our service is primarily a coordination and matching service. We help connect customers with suitable independent professionals from our network.If you expressly request that our service begin before the end of the withdrawal period, you may be required to pay a proportionate amount for the part of our service provided up to the time you notify us of your withdrawal, where permitted by applicable law.Any statutory requirements concerning express consent to begin performance during the withdrawal period will apply.The actual work carried out by an independent professional is subject to the contract between you and that professional. Any withdrawal rights, cancellation terms or other conditions relating to that work are governed by the agreement between you and the professional.3. Completion of Our Service
Where applicable law provides that the right of withdrawal expires after a service has been fully performed, the applicable statutory conditions must be met.In particular, where required by law, you must have expressly requested that performance begin during the withdrawal period and acknowledged that you will lose your right of withdrawal once the service has been fully performed.This applies only to the service provided by Karl & Olaf Home Services and does not affect any withdrawal or cancellation rights relating to the separate contract between you and the professional carrying out the actual work.4. Cancellations and Rescheduling
If you need to cancel or reschedule an agreed appointment for actual work, please inform the professional as early as possible.Any cancellation fees or other costs relating to the actual work are governed by the agreement between you and the professional.If you need assistance with a cancellation or rescheduling issue, you may also contact Karl & Olaf Home Services.5. Model Withdrawal Form
Complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from your contract with Karl & Olaf Home Services.To: Karl & Olaf Home Services
I hereby withdraw from the contract concluded for the provision of the following coordination or matching service:
• Ordered on: [insert date]
• Name of consumer: [insert name]
• Address of consumer: [insert address]
• Signature of consumer (only if submitted on paper): ___________
• Date: ___________
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Booking Request Form
Do you want to request a service or ask a question about a service? Please fill out this form.Briefly describe what you need help with.
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Contact Form
Have a general question? Please fill out this form.Do you want to request a service or ask a question about a service? Please fill out the booking request form.
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Referral Form
Please fill out this form to refer a friend.
How Referrals Work
Fill out this form to receive a code. Write “Referral request” as the message.
Share your code with friends who haven’t used our service before.
When a friend places an order using your code, they'll receive 5% off their purchase and you’ll receive 5% off your next purchase. This excludes materials and pre-work costs.
You can refer multiple friends. It is not possible to combine discounts on a single order.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Work With Karl & Olaf Home Services
We are Karl & Olaf Home Services. We connect customers in Hamburg and the surrounding area with reliable handymen for work in and around the home.We are currently looking for handymen and tradespeople in various fields who would like to work with us and take on additional jobs.
Why Work With Us
More work opportunities: We send you job requests, so you don't need to find clients yourself.
Fair pay: You set your own rates directly with the customer.
Full control over your work: You decide how to handle the job and agree on details directly with the customer.
Flexibility: Work when it suits you.
Direct support: We are available if you need help.
What You Need
A registered business.
A friendly and professional attitude.
Good communication skills.
Your own tools for your work.
Ready To Start?
If you are interested, please fill out this form.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Karl & Olaf Home Services
Too busy to deal with home repairs?
Our Work
What Our Clients Say
“Had our living room and hallway painted. Turned out exactly how we wanted, and the whole process was easy from start to finish.”
Anna“I had laminate flooring installed in one room. Everything was done neatly and on time, and the result really changed the space.”
Markus
Our Services
Appliance Installation
Repairs & Installations
Painting & Decorating
Garden & Outdoor care
How We Help
Save Time
We handle your home tasks and projects, so you don’t have to spend your evenings or weekends on them.Less Stress
You tell us what needs to be done. We take care of the rest.Done Right
Your work is carried out properly and safely, so you don’t have to worry about mistakes.One Point of Contact
From small fixes to larger projects, you deal with one provider.Clear Pricing
You know the costs upfront, with no hidden surprises or unclear scope.Reliable and Respectful
We treat your home with care, and deliver consistent, high-quality work.
Karl & Olaf Home Services
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