While many hosting providers lean into AI, automation, and scale, Chris van der Scheer continues to stand out for his human approach.
For the CEO of PC Patrol, hosting is about more than just uptime and speed. It’s about trust, service, and knowing there’s a real person on the other end who actually cares.
Since launching from his garage in 2010, Chris has built the Netherlands-based PC Patrol into a trusted name for customers who value quality, responsiveness, and a direct line to the person running the show.
With over 1,000 domains under management and a growing portfolio of services, PC Patrol proves that one dedicated professional with the right technology and expertise can deliver a great service.
Runs in the family
Chris didn’t set out to build a business, he just liked helping his family manage and fix their computers and build websites in his spare time. But with entrepreneurship in his DNA, it didn’t stay a hobby for long.
His dad runs three businesses – an admin firm, a salary management company, and even an ice cream parlor in the local mall. His sister owns a beauty salon. So when Chris spotted a gap in the market for reliable, personal hosting, turning his tech skills into something bigger felt like the natural next step.
What started as casual favors soon grew into something more. Chris realized that people weren’t just looking for hosting – they wanted real support from someone who actually cared. He built PC Patrol to deliver exactly that.
Of course, the road to success wasn’t without its lessons.
“Starting with cheap hosting was a failure,” Chris says. “It taught me to always follow your instinct and not try to sell too many services.”
Instead of being stuck in the race to the bottom, that experience helped shape PC Patrol’s focused, high-quality offering – a business model built on doing core services extremely well.
Built on trust, grown through service
More than 15 years later, Chris remains hands-on in every aspect of the business. From domain registration to technical support, he handles it all. And he’s still able to deliver consistency, speed, and transparency. He takes real pride in being able to respond within minutes, offering quick answers and fast reassurance when customers need it most.
With over 1,000 domains under management, PC Patrol serves a wide variety of clients: bloggers, startups, and businesses who need solid hosting without the headaches. Each domain is managed with care, and every customer receives direct support from the person who knows the system best.
One customer review summed it up perfectly:
“As a web developer, I have tried many hosting providers, but PC Patrol stands out head and shoulders. Fast servers, good prices, and above all: a real person who helps you.”
That human-first approach has earned PC Patrol a 5 out of 5 rating, based on 40 verified reviews on Hostingvergelijker.nl – a clear signal that Chris is doing something right.
Services that evolve with customer needs
PC Patrol may be a one-man business, but its services are anything but limited.
Over the years, Chris has carefully expanded his offerings based on what customers actually need, including:
- Domain registrations
- Shared web hosting
- Managed WordPress hosting
- VOIP services
- Unmanaged Cloud VPS
And behind every service is a rock-solid technical foundation. Chris ensures that PC Patrol’s servers are optimized for speed, stability, and security, with proactive updates to keep client data safe and performance strong.
Staying focused, staying honest
Through experience, Chris has learned not to chase trends or try to offer every product under the sun. Instead, he leans into what works and delivers it well.
That clarity of vision is what makes PC Patrol successful. It’s not about flashy features – it’s about reliability, honesty, and solutions that actually work.
When asked what customers most like about doing business with PC Patrol, Chris is clear: “Being available.”
On what he considers a great service in his own life, he says, “If I’m paying money, it’s very important that the service is good. I don’t want to waste time wondering if something is going to work.”
He values providers who take initiative, are proactive, and make him feel like a valued customer. That’s the bar he aims to meet – and exceed – with every client he serves.
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