Building cost calculator · 2026 Kenyan rates
What will your home cost to build?
Set the size and scope, choose which materials to import, and compare Standard, Luxury and Premium finishes side by side. Figures are planning ranges; your priced BoQ gives the exact number.
Luxury new build · 280 m² · midpoint
| Substructure & foundations | KES 3,843,840 |
| Walling, frame & slabs | KES 7,047,040 |
| Roofing | KES 2,882,880 |
| Plumbing, drainage & electrical | KES 4,164,160 |
| Finishes: floors, walls, ceilings, paint | KES 5,445,440 |
| Cabinetry, joinery & doors | KES 3,523,520 |
| Glazing, aluminium & security | KES 1,921,920 |
| Professional fees, approvals & site set-up | KES 3,203,200 |
| Contingency (7.5%) | KES 2,402,400 |
| Estimated total | KES 34,434,400 |
On our milestone schedule, the first payment at mobilisation would be about KES 3,443,440 (10%), with 10% held as retention until the defects period ends.
Ranges are indicative and include VAT on construction. They exclude land, title and approval costs, external works beyond the house footprint and loose furniture unless imported furniture is ticked. Baseline: Architectural Association of Kenya per-m² cost data for 2025, adjusted for 2026 price rises. Currency conversions are approximate.