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The Residential Construction Process in Kenya, Step by Step
From brief and design to approvals, construction and handover — what to expect when building a house in Kenya.
1. Brief and site visit
Start with your needs, budget and plot. A site visit checks access, slope, soil and services.
2. Design and drawings
Concept design develops into house plans for approval and then working drawings for construction.
3. Approvals and costing
Drawings are submitted to the county for planning approval, while a bill of quantities sets out the construction cost.
4. Construction
Typical stages are substructure, superstructure, roofing, services, and finishes. Each stage should be inspected before the next begins.
5. Handover
A final inspection, snag list and documentation complete the project.
