Jan van Schaik is a carpenter based in the Languedoc - Roussillon, France. He has over 30 years of experience in the trade. He speaks English, Français and Nederlands.
He is currently available for hire.
My Background
My aim is to let function and form go hand in hand. I will always work to fulfill the wishes of the client and thereby give advice on improvements that i firmly believe in. Wood is the guiding principle of which I make everything: from a tailor-made kitchen to a bespoke cabin in the forest.
Setdesign for Television
1986 - 1990 / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Self-employed Carpenter
1992 - 1998 / Provence, France
Self-employed Carpenter
2002 - 2008 / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Carpenter for Houseboat company
1998 - 2002 / Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Self-employed Carpenter
2008 - 2016 / Toulouse area, France
Self-employed Carpenter
2016 - present / Languedoc area, France
Timber frame constructions
Sustainable, fast-to-build, economical and aesthetically pleasing. Jan has all the confidence in timber frame constructions.
Tailor-made solutions
From cabinets to extensions of homes. Whether it requires a modern or traditional look - Jan always offers tailor-made solutions.
