Container Housing in Kenya. Cost comparison.

Container Housing in Kenya. Cost comparison.

Current modest no frills low cost bungalow costs in Kenya are at kes 20,000 per m2 for a habitable complete unit.

Cost of a 20 ft container is as below.
20 ft container = kes 200,000

Transport to site=kes 50,000

Windows =kes 40,000
Doors =kes 20,000

Paint =kes 20,000
Toilet partition and plumbing fixtures=kes 30,000
Simple basic wiring =kes 15,000

Foundation=kes 5,000

Total=kes 380,000

A 20 ft container is 2.4m by 6m =14.4m2.

This translates to kes 26,000 per m2.

This cost is higher than the cost of construction using stone and can be compared to constructing a normal stone house with more superior material quality.

The container itself costs kes 14,000 per m2. This is the cost without transport, windows, doors and paint. Container transport needs specialised cranes to lift to the lorry and to lift out to place on the ground, hence costly.
Containers are also uninhabitable without windows and doors.

Disadvantages.

Comfortability.

This kes 26,000 per m2 container house does not include cost of roof, ceiling and wall padding for insulation. This means it will be too hot during the day and too cold at night compared to the normal house built with stone which is a good insulator.

Risk of health hazard.
Some containers could have been used to transport hazardous chemicals hence being written off by the shipping lines. This can pose a health risk if human beings were to use this as habitable space.

Simple design.

Containers are box shaped and rigid in tems of shape compared to a stone house which can easily be shaped into stylish looks.

Advantages.

For people who need to keep moving house or office location e.g road contractors and NGOs working in the North Eastern province, container housing is convenient since its easily transportable.

Francis Gichuhi Kamau, Architect.
info@a4architect.com


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76 responses to “Container Housing in Kenya. Cost comparison.”

  1. Esther Avatar
    Esther

    Hi,

    I would like a quotation for a container house in Voi.

    Also give me other quotations for interlocking block house.

    Thank you
    Esther

    1. Irene Gathii Avatar
      Irene Gathii

      Hi, kindly quote for me a two bedroom. Do they have toilet and bathroom. Muranga.

      1. Mike Avatar
        Mike

        Irene email details We deal with construction of offices homes etc with containers

    2. Simon Avatar
      Simon

      Hello Esther.
      Having that project in Voi is at a more affordable price than the rest of the country.
      Kindly contact estate Developers for more details.thank you.
      Simon

  2. Anthony M. Karuga Avatar
    Anthony M. Karuga

    Thanks for enlightening Kenyans on cheaper ways of putting up houses. Am interested in getting a bedroom fully furnished 20 foot container house. Please give me details of costs and transport to Nakuru town.
    Anthony Karuga .

    1. Simon Avatar
      Simon

      Hello Anthony.
      Kindly contact estate Developers for more details.thank you.
      Simon

  3. Sammy Avatar
    Sammy

    Thanks for the information, I want a 20 foot container house which will be transported to Ongata Rongai. please give me quotation.

    Regards

  4. Ben Avatar
    Ben

    I would like a quotation for a three bedroom container house -location Syokimau

  5. Geoffrey Keroti Avatar
    Geoffrey Keroti

    I would like a quotation for a 20 foot container house transported to kisii.

    1. mike Avatar
      mike

      share your email we give you a quote

      1. Dermas Avatar
        Dermas

        Thanks

  6. Peterson Avatar
    Peterson

    I saw storey classrooms in Kitengera.I d wish to know the cost and further place an order in Nakuru.

    1. mike Avatar
      mike

      Hi Peterson kindly share your email we deal with container construction for houses schools hospitals ect

      1. millie Avatar
        millie

        I need a quote for 2bedroom, three bedroom and 38 single one unit houses.

  7. Peter Mbuchi Methu Avatar

    Hello,

    I would like to refurbish a 40ft container into school toilets in Buruburu Phase 1.

    Can someone kindly take up contact with me directly as early as will be convenient, including tomorrow, Saturday, January 23, 2016?

    Kind regards,

    Peter

    1. mike Avatar
      mike

      Hello Peter Did you get help with what you needed We specialize with construction of toilets classrooms hospitals houses using containers kindly share your details and we will have a visit.

      1. Shadrack Avatar
        Shadrack

        Send me images of finished works on containers and quotation on the same

      2. Shiro Avatar
        Shiro

        Hi Mike

        Do you have any pictures of the containers you’ve transformed into toilets or at least a website where one can visit?

        TIA

  8. MAINA Avatar
    MAINA

    How can i contact you for a quote?

      1. Rosemary Nyawira Avatar
        Rosemary Nyawira

        Hi
        I would like a quote for 3 bedroom in Sweetwater area of Nanyuki ,probably
        before December .

        1. Ahmer Avatar
          Ahmer

          Hi I am based in nanyuki I can do that for you kindly let me know if still interested

    1. Simon Avatar
      Simon

      Hello Peter,Get containers and partition them at the most affordable cost of the country.
      Kindly contact estate Developers for more details.thank you.
      Simon

  9. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    Want three bedroom container house in juja 10km frm town plse you can send me quatation of the same for followup.

  10. wakaba Avatar

    kindly give me a quotation for a 3 bedroom house.

  11. Charles Mirie Avatar

    3 bedroom house Please send me a quote.

  12. Okongo marwanga Avatar
    Okongo marwanga

    Hi tanx for information, give quotation for 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom with all amenities at kbc kangundo road

  13. tonnie Avatar
    tonnie

    Kindly give me a quotation for a 2 bedroomed house plus kitchen sitting room bathroom toilet and a single room with a toilet n bathroom.that’s ground floor and the same on 1st floor using 4 40ft containers.

  14. Maureen Jepkemboi kibiwott Avatar

    Hi am intrested after watching you guys today on ktn news h
    How much will it cost for a 3 bedroomed house to be put
    In Eldama ravine thanks maureen

    1. Solomon Chalo Avatar
      Solomon Chalo

      I would like a quotation for a three bedroom container house -location Kitui South

  15. charles Avatar
    charles

    I need 20 FT container simple 2 bdrm house in ksm,kindly give quotation for interlocking blocks too

  16. Zeddy Avatar
    Zeddy

    Hi kindly send me a quote of a 4 roomed house 3 being en suite and an extra bathroom and toilet plus kitchen. In syokimau then kindly send me photos of what you have done so far.

  17. Wanjiru Muriithi Avatar
    Wanjiru Muriithi

    Please send me a quotation for a container 3 bedroom house, frills and all included.

  18. Jeff Oyier Avatar
    Jeff Oyier

    I would like a quotation for a 3 bedroomed house with kitchen, bathrooms and toilets. Can I have you address for a site visit.

  19. Fred M.Mathiu Avatar
    Fred M.Mathiu

    I have found info very informative.Can you kindly give the costing of a Two and Three bedroom container structured house.

    Rgds

    Fred

  20. betty Anyango Avatar
    betty Anyango

    Please give me quotation for a three bedroomed bungalow. Large sitting area separate from the dining atea fitted kitchen n pantry. Master bedroom ensuite with wide windows
    Highceling using modern tiles
    Tiled flooring in the sitting/dining area. Different tiles for the rest of the rooms. Wooden fitted wardrobes

  21. Teresia Avatar
    Teresia

    very beautiful houses. I would like to know the cost of 2bedroom house of container completed with all fixtures like toilets, kitchen please.

  22. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Send me a quote and photos of a full furnished 2 bedroom house and another one with fixtures only.

  23. Mariah Avatar
    Mariah

    Hi please give me a quotation of a 2 bedroom house and 3 bedroom house with all the amenities (properbly a toilet and bathroom plus a fair kitchen) to be situated in the outskirts of nakuru.

  24. Ada Avatar
    Ada

    Hi please give me a quotation of a 2 bedroom house with all the amenities (a toilet and bathroom plus a fair kitchen) to be situated in the outskirts of Kisumu (Nyahera)

  25. John Memba Avatar
    John Memba

    Where are your offices located so I could come for a discussion

  26. jacob otieno Avatar
    jacob otieno

    pls give me a quotation of a3bedroom House with all the amenities ( probably, toilet and a bathroom plus a fair kitchen to be situated in the outskirts of kisumu

  27. Job Avatar
    Job

    I would like to know the quotation of a 3 bedroom house

  28. LUCY NJOROGE Avatar
    LUCY NJOROGE

    GOOD MORNING,

    CAN YOU GIVE ME A QUOTATION FOR A 3 BEDROOM CONTAINER HOUSE IN ONGATA RONGAI.

  29. domnick wambaki Avatar
    domnick wambaki

    hey can i get a quote for a two bedroom house in ruiru

  30. immaculate Avatar
    immaculate

    hi,
    a quotation for three bedroom house in meru asap.

  31. Francis Avatar
    Francis

    Hi am intrested for 3bedroom container house,kindly share the cost estimate

  32. irene Avatar
    irene

    Good Evening,
    Thanks for creating space for us to connect with you.
    I would like a four roomed 40ft container house.
    insulated to fit all weather & should be habitable.
    the container will also be transported to Nyahururu ready for use or done there?
    Please let me know urgently how much this will cost me.

  33. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    I need an appointment. Already got classes from contaiers and need to expand, Your location please?

  34. Malua Avatar
    Malua

    Hi would like cost estimate for s two bedroom house on kangundo road.

  35. millicent mmayi Avatar
    millicent mmayi

    Good .Please give me quotation for a two bedroom house. cost of container and other requirements

  36. Landscape Design Avatar

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  37. Nyambura Avatar
    Nyambura

    Hi Please give me a quote for a two roomed container house near Ol Kalou in Nyandarua

  38. Esther Avatar
    Esther

    Mr Francis
    kindly send me a quotation for a 3 bedroomed container house, wall padded and with all amenities , single bathroom n toilet combined plus transportation cost to Makueni .
    Regards
    esther

  39. vincent Bosire Avatar
    vincent Bosire

    Kindly sent quotation for 3 bedroom container, all with bathroom and toilet transport cost to ATHI-RIVER.

  40. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Hey, how secure are these houses. Are they easier to get broken into compared to the stone houses?

  41. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    Please send me a qoutation for 3 bed room container house with 2 baths and 2 toilets, in Kikuyu.

  42. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    I need a quotation of 40ft…exclude the toilet and kitchen only bedrooms and sitting area…n dinning area…Nyahururu

  43. Phoebe Margaret Avatar
    Phoebe Margaret

    Thanks for the info. Can a 20 foot container fit a one bedroom house, sitting room with a small kitchenette including shower/toilet? How much would it cost to make it comfortable and habitable? I mean insulating the walls against the weather? The location is in Ruai. How long does it take?

    Phoebe Margaret

  44. Stella m paul Avatar
    Stella m paul

    Hi…may i get a quatation of 4 bedrooms an a masterbedroom ensuit dining garage ,a bathroom an a toilet… a store..how many containers can suit this?Transport to kitengela .How long does it take to construct this?.

  45. Edith kinya Avatar
    Edith kinya

    Hi,
    Kindly advise on container size for a tailor work shop,with a reception,fitting room and space for 4 machine and cutting table.I would like the container to have Windows and doors as well.your advice on cost will also be appreciated.

    Regards,
    Edith.

  46. Daniel Avatar
    Daniel

    I would like a quotation for a 20 foot container house transported to mombasa

  47. shadrack kimani Avatar
    shadrack kimani

    Good day

    kindly send me a cost estimate for a three bedroom container house fitted complete.

  48. Peninah Njuguna Avatar
    Peninah Njuguna

    Kindly send me the estimate of three 20ft contaier made into stalls with toilets,wired for electricity.

  49. Peninah Njuguna Avatar
    Peninah Njuguna

    Kindly send me the estimate of three 20ft contaier made into stalls with toilets,wired for electricity.

  50. Annie Avatar
    Annie

    Hi. Please send a quotation for a two bedroomed container house.

  51. Adolf Avatar
    Adolf

    We are container sellers based in Mombasa.Though we dont make homes.20ft Ksh 40ft .We deliver countrywide.

  52. lydia Avatar
    lydia

    please send me a quote and a plan for a three bedroom house.

  53. rufus nganga Avatar
    rufus nganga

    Hi, kindly quote for me a three bedroom container house preferable two 40 foot containers attached together side by side to increase the width of the house and more space . Do they have toilet and bathroom

  54. Enock Kiminta Avatar
    Enock Kiminta

    I would like to buy a container house with the following;

    – three bedrooms (master bedroom to be spacious and with own washrooms)
    – two other bedrooms (with own washrooms)
    – spacious living room
    – spacious kitchen
    – corridor.

    Thank You!.

  55. David Gitari Avatar
    David Gitari

    Hae. Please send me a quotation of 2 bedroom one toilet and bathroom kitchen and a sitting room in Kirinyaga. Am David

    1. Arch. Francis Gichuhi Kamau. Avatar

      already done so thru email

  56. Rosette Avatar
    Rosette

    halo kindly could u send me a quotation for an executive butchery. am in migori. thanks

  57. josephine jozie Avatar
    josephine jozie

    i would like a quotation for a three bedroom house with a spacious living room and kitchen .am karatina

    1. Arch. Francis Gichuhi Kamau. Avatar

      using containers costs kes 3m for a 3 bedroomed house. Using earthbags costs kes 800k for a 3 bedroomed. see details here https://www.a4architect.com/2018/11/bedsitter-earthbag-unit-kes-129000-3bedroomed-unit-kes-760000/

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