How to Choose a Construction Company in Kenya
A practical checklist for choosing a building contractor in Kenya — registration, past work, costing, contracts and communication.
Check registration
Contractors in Kenya should be registered with the National Construction Authority (NCA). Ask for the registration category and confirm it on the NCA register.
Look at real, recent work
Ask to see completed and ongoing projects, ideally similar to yours in size and location. Photos from site tell you more than renders.
Ask how costs are prepared
A reliable quotation is based on drawings and a bill of quantities, not a rough rate per square metre. Ask what is included and excluded.
Agree the contract and payment milestones
Payments should follow completed stages of work. Confirm scope, programme, variations and defects responsibility in writing.
- Written contract and scope
- Payment tied to milestones
- Clear variation process
- Defects liability period
Judge communication early
How a contractor responds before you sign is a good sign of how they will report during construction — especially if you are building remotely.
