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Guides, costs and insider insights.

Practical construction knowledge for Kenyan homeowners, developers and diaspora clients.

Cost Guides

How Much Does It Cost to Build a 2 Bedroom House in Kenya?

A quantity surveyor's honest 2026 breakdown — plot to keys — for building a 2 bedroom house in Kenya, with real per-m² rates, phase costs and money-saving tips.

Mar 2026 · 14 min

Cost Guides

Cost of Building a House in Kenya (2026)

The definitive 2026 breakdown of what it really costs to build a house in Kenya — foundation to finishing.

Feb 2026 · 12 min

Cost Guides

Construction Cost per Square Metre in Kenya

Real per-m² rates for bungalows, maisonettes, apartments and commercial builds across Kenyan counties.

Feb 2026 · 10 min

Cost Guides

Foundation Cost Guide

Strip, raft, pad and pile foundations — what they cost and when to use them in Kenya.

Jan 2026 · 9 min

Cost Guides

How Much Does a 3 Bedroom House Cost?

A complete costing for the most popular Kenyan house type in 2026.

Jan 2026 · 8 min

Materials

Best Roofing Sheets in Kenya

IT4, IT5, box profile, decra, clay tiles — which one wins for your home?

Jan 2026 · 7 min

Locations

Building in Kisumu — Complete Guide

Land, approvals, materials, contractors and costs unique to Kisumu.

Dec 2025 · 11 min

Locations

Building in Nairobi — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about building in Kenya's capital.

Dec 2025 · 12 min

Locations

Building in Kakamega — Complete Guide

County approvals, local suppliers and typical Kakamega build costs.

Dec 2025 · 10 min

Locations

Building in Siaya — Complete Guide

A practical roadmap for anyone building in Siaya County.

Dec 2025 · 10 min

Guides

Top 12 Construction Mistakes to Avoid

The expensive traps that catch first-time developers — and how to sidestep them.

Nov 2025 · 9 min

Guides

How to Choose a Contractor in Kenya

The 10-question checklist every homeowner should ask before signing.

Nov 2025 · 8 min

Design

House Plans in Kenya — What You Get for Your Money

Architectural, structural, MEP — the plans you actually need to build.

Nov 2025 · 9 min

Guides

Affordable Housing in Kenya

How affordable housing is being delivered and what it costs.

Oct 2025 · 10 min

Materials

Building Materials Prices Kenya

Cement, steel, tiles, paint — current 2026 supplier prices explained.

Oct 2025 · 10 min

Guides

Residential Contractors Kenya

What separates a great residential contractor from a mediocre one.

Oct 2025 · 8 min

Guides

Commercial Contractors Kenya

Selecting a contractor for offices, retail and hospitality.

Sep 2025 · 9 min

Guides

Home Construction Timeline

Week-by-week programme for a typical Kenyan home build.

Sep 2025 · 8 min

Guides

Quantity Surveying Guide

What a QS actually does — and why every project needs one.

Sep 2025 · 9 min

Guides

Project Management in Construction

Programme, cost, quality — the three levers of successful builds.

Aug 2025 · 10 min

Guides

Building Approvals in Kenya

County-by-county guide to construction permits and NCA registration.

Aug 2025 · 10 min

Design

Luxury Homes in Kenya — What Sets Them Apart

Materials, craftsmanship and design details of high-end homes.

Aug 2025 · 9 min

Design

Modern House Designs in Kenya

The design trends shaping Kenyan homes in 2026.

Jul 2025 · 8 min

Guides

Apartment Development Guide

From site acquisition to occupation certificate.

Jul 2025 · 12 min

Cost Guides

Cost of a Boundary Wall in Kenya

Stone, block, concrete panel — costs and considerations.

Jul 2025 · 6 min

Guides

Septic Tank vs Biodigester

Which wastewater solution is right for your Kenyan home?

Jun 2025 · 7 min

Cost Guides

Borehole Drilling Cost in Kenya

Realistic 2026 pricing for boreholes, pumps and storage.

Jun 2025 · 7 min

Guides

Solar for Your New Home

Sizing, cost and payback of a residential solar system.

Jun 2025 · 8 min

Design

Kitchen Design Ideas in Kenya

Modern, functional kitchens that add value.

May 2025 · 7 min

Design

Bathroom Finishing Guide

Tiles, sanitaryware and waterproofing done right.

May 2025 · 7 min

Design

Interior Design Trends in Kenya (2026)

What top designers are specifying this year.

May 2025 · 8 min

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Guides, costs and insider insights.

How Much Does It Cost to Build a 2 Bedroom House in Kenya?

Cost of Building a House in Kenya (2026)

Construction Cost per Square Metre in Kenya

Foundation Cost Guide

How Much Does a 3 Bedroom House Cost?

Best Roofing Sheets in Kenya

Building in Kisumu — Complete Guide

Building in Nairobi — Complete Guide

Building in Kakamega — Complete Guide

Building in Siaya — Complete Guide

Top 12 Construction Mistakes to Avoid

How to Choose a Contractor in Kenya

House Plans in Kenya — What You Get for Your Money

Affordable Housing in Kenya

Building Materials Prices Kenya

Residential Contractors Kenya

Commercial Contractors Kenya

Home Construction Timeline

Quantity Surveying Guide

Project Management in Construction

Building Approvals in Kenya

Luxury Homes in Kenya — What Sets Them Apart

Modern House Designs in Kenya

Apartment Development Guide

Cost of a Boundary Wall in Kenya

Septic Tank vs Biodigester

Borehole Drilling Cost in Kenya

Solar for Your New Home

Kitchen Design Ideas in Kenya

Bathroom Finishing Guide

Interior Design Trends in Kenya (2026)

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