# Goemaere

> Goemaere is a Belgian landscaping and green roofing company founded in 2010. Specialising in garden design, construction, green roofs, and maintenance for both private clients and businesses. Headquartered in Belgium, serving clients across the region with a team of approximately 25 staff including landscape architects, green roof specialists, and certified arborists.

Goemaere was founded by Rik Goemaere in 2010. In 2015, the company expanded with Outerior Concepts to address growing demand for green roofs. The team includes landscape architects Glenn and Filip, green roof specialist Andy, project coordinators Hierro and Elke, and around twenty field workers organised into three specialist teams: construction, green roofs, and maintenance.

## Services – Private clients (B2C)

### Garden design
- Personal consultation on-site to align with client wishes, architectural context, budget, and regulations
- 2D plans and 3D visualisations provided
- Ecological design focus: biodiversity, native planting, sustainable materials
- Deliverables include lighting plan, permit dossier (if required), detailed execution plans, and cost estimate

### Garden construction
- Full turnkey projects from groundwork to final planting
- Demolition, earthworks, levelling, drainage
- Terraces, driveways, paths, pergolas, fences — using FSC/PEFC-certified timber and permeable paving
- Swimming ponds (natural, chlorine-free) integrated into the garden design
- Seasonal planting plans tailored to soil, orientation, and biodiversity goals

### Green roofs (private)
- Extensive (sedum-based, low maintenance), biodiverse, and intensive (rooftop garden) options
- Applicable to flat and pitched roofs (up to 45°)
- Benefits: improved insulation, soundproofing, water retention (up to 50% of rainfall), air purification, extended roof lifespan, increased biodiversity
- Retention roofs and blue roofs available for combined water management
- Compatible with solar panels; solar panels on green roofs yield 5–20% more energy due to cooling effect
- Subsidies available in some Flemish municipalities

### Maintenance (private)
- Tree and shrub pruning, lawn mowing, ecological hard surface cleaning, weed control, seasonal plant care
- Certified arborist services (ETW certificate)
- Terraza brush system for chemical-free cleaning of paving, natural stone, wood, and composite decking
- Green roof maintenance: semi-annual inspection for extensive roofs; more frequent care for intensive roofs
- Maintenance contracts tailored to individual needs

## Services – Business clients (B2B)

Goemaere serves companies, real estate developers, hospitals, schools, and residential project developers.

### Design (B2B)
- Ecological and economically sound landscape design for commercial and development projects
- Future-proof planning: water infiltration, EV charging points, cycling infrastructure, outdoor workspaces
- 2D/3D plans, detailed planting schemes, lighting plans, permit assistance, cost estimates
- Green and blue roof design integrated into project architecture

### Construction (B2B)
- Full site preparation with professional machinery
- Permeable paving, walkways, terraces, parking areas (including grass concrete), fencing, ancillary structures
- Natural swimming ponds for residential projects
- Green roof installation: extensive, biodiverse, semi-intensive, and intensive systems
- Retention/blue roofs for rainwater management and regulatory compliance

### Green roofs (B2B)
- Increases property value and supports sustainability certifications
- Supports ESG and environmental image for businesses and developers
- Combines well with solar panels and water retention systems
- Blue roofs capture and slowly release rainwater, relieving sewer systems and enabling rainwater reuse
- Subsidies and faster permit procedures available in many Flemish cities

### Maintenance (B2B)
- Customised maintenance contracts with single point of contact
- Services: lawn mowing, pruning, weed control, ecological hard surface cleaning, seasonal care
- Certified tree surgery (ETW)
- Green roof maintenance for all roof types, including inspection and removal of debris and unwanted vegetation

## Approach

**For private clients:** on-site introductory meeting → creative design (preliminary + final plan) → construction planning → weekly site meetings for projects over two weeks → handover inspection → optional maintenance contract.

**For businesses:** detailed quote based on plans and specifications → flexibility on budget and technical preferences → project coordinator as single point of contact from preparation through execution and aftercare → progress invoicing.

## Realisations

- Shared urban garden in Ghent: renovation of a split heritage property, preserving historic elements (brick walls, well, willow and magnolia trees), new level profile sloping toward the Scheldt, private and shared zones, climbing plants and espalier fruit.
- Future-proof business environment in Nazareth: EV charging, bike parking, water-permeable surfaces, grass concrete parking with long-term tree canopy, architectural concrete finishes, green "garden room" visible from all offices, one-way traffic system.

## FAQ

**Do all roofs qualify for a green roof?** Not automatically. Key factors are roof slope, load-bearing capacity, and waterproofing. Most roofs can be adapted with the right preparation.

**Can solar panels be installed on a green roof?** Yes. The cooling effect of the green roof increases solar panel output by 5–20%.

**How is a green roof constructed?** Multiple layers are used depending on roof type and chosen vegetation (drainage layer, filter fleece, substrate, plants).

**How much maintenance does a natural swimming pond require?** Less than a conventional pool. Key tasks include silt removal and water quality checks. No chlorine or chemicals needed.

## Contact

- Website: https://goemaere.pro/
- Email: info@goemaere.pro
- Contact form on website accepts enquiries from private clients, contractors, architects, project developers, and property managers
- Services of interest can be specified: design, construction, maintenance, green roofs, or other