About BYGGA
From two friends and a shared love of life on the water to a houseboat brand built around quality, practical experience and continuous improvement.
Our roots in the houseboat industry go back to 2015, when Mateusz's construction company first became involved in building houseboats.
In 2018, two friends — Mateusz, a construction entrepreneur from Bydgoszcz, Poland, and Philip, a Canadian entrepreneur who had moved to Poland in 2015 — decided to turn their shared passion for life on the water into a houseboat rental business.
After purchasing their first houseboats, they quickly discovered the frustrations that came with them. Construction shortcomings, unsuitable materials, recurring technical problems and disappointing after-sales service often took away from the experience they had imagined.
Rather than accepting these problems, they asked themselves a simple question:
Why not build the kind of houseboat we'd want to own ourselves?
Combining years of entrepreneurial experience with practical knowledge of construction, insulation and manufacturing, they set out to build something better.
Their experience also included assisting in the construction of more than 220 houseboats in cooperation with another company. This gave them valuable insight into materials, manufacturing methods, common problems and opportunities for improvement.
In 2021, BYGGA was officially established — a brand built on firsthand experience, a passion for life on the water and the ambition to offer thoughtfully designed houseboats with reliable construction and excellent value.
Mateusz's construction company becomes involved in houseboat construction, gaining practical manufacturing experience.
Mateusz and Philip purchase their first houseboats with the ambition of developing a rental business, discovering firsthand what could be improved.
BYGGA is officially established, bringing together years of experience and a shared vision for better houseboat manufacturing.
Two different backgrounds. One shared vision.
Bydgoszcz, Poland
Born and raised in Bydgoszcz, Mateusz brings nearly two decades of experience in the construction industry. His practical knowledge of construction, materials and building methods, combined with years of running his own businesses, has helped shape BYGGA's approach to manufacturing. He believes in creating houseboats that are thoughtfully built, practical to use and made to last.
Toronto, Canada
Born and raised in Toronto, Philip moved to Poland in 2015. Before BYGGA, he ran his own business, which gave him the opportunity to travel extensively around the world, experience different cultures and discover new approaches to business and customer service. His international perspective and entrepreneurial background contribute to BYGGA's open-minded approach to innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
We listen. We learn. We improve.
Behind BYGGA is a young, energetic and ambitious team that believes there is always room for improvement.
We welcome constructive criticism, honest feedback and new suggestions from our customers, partners and colleagues. We aren't afraid to challenge traditional methods, consider new materials or explore innovative solutions.
Our goal is simple: to keep learning, keep improving and build houseboats that reflect the real needs of the people who use them.
Whether you're looking for a holiday retreat, a floating home or a rental investment, we'd love to help you find the right houseboat.
Explore our models, personalize your future houseboat using our online configurator, or arrange a visit to our showroom at Rybakówka to experience BYGGA in person.
