Ypenburg is one of the newest parts of The Hague, built from the late 1990s onwards on the site of the former Ypenburg military airfield. It is a family neighbourhood with lots of water, green spaces and good connections to Delft, Rijswijk and the motorways.
Homes in Ypenburg
Most homes are modern terraced and semi-detached family homes with a garden, plus apartment buildings in the centres of the sub-areas. Construction is modern, with concrete floors, cavity walls and double glazing.
Typical projects
- Rear extensions to enlarge the kitchen or living room. See house extensions.
- Dormers for an extra bedroom or a home office in the attic. See roof extensions and dormers.
- Sustainability: solar panels, heat pumps, home batteries and EV chargers. See sustainability.
- Bathroom upgrades: replacing the original bathroom and toilet. See bathroom and toilet renovation.
Things to know
- Uniform streets: some streets were designed as a whole, and the municipality may want extensions and dormers to keep a consistent look. Check your address in the Omgevingsloket; read do you need a permit for an extension?.
- Electrical connection: a heat pump, EV charger and induction hob together may need more groups in the fuse box or a heavier connection.
- Concrete floors: moving drains or pipes in a concrete floor is more work than in a timber floor, which affects bathroom layouts.
Ready for the next 20 years
A well-built modern home can become even better: more space, a new bathroom and an all-electric heating system. Read heat pump, solar panels or insulation first?.
Frequently asked questions about Ypenburg
My home in Ypenburg is fairly new. Why renovate?
Many homes are now 20 years or older. Families need more space, original bathrooms and kitchens are dated, and switching from gas to a heat pump or adding solar panels is attractive.
Can I add a dormer to my Ypenburg home?
On the rear roof often yes, sometimes permit-free if it meets the size rules. At the front a permit is usually needed. Some streets have rules for a uniform appearance; we check your address.
Is my home suitable for a heat pump?
Homes from this period are usually reasonably well insulated, which makes them good candidates for a heat pump. We check the insulation, the heating system and the electrical connection.
