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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77 responses
Hi,
I would like a quotation for a container house in Voi.
Also give me other quotations for interlocking block house.
Thank you
Esther
Hi, kindly quote for me a two bedroom. Do they have toilet and bathroom. Muranga.
Irene email details We deal with construction of offices homes etc with containers
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
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 .
Hello Anthony.
Kindly contact estate Developers for more details.thank you.
Simon
Thanks for the information, I want a 20 foot container house which will be transported to Ongata Rongai. please give me quotation.
Regards
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I would like a quotation for a three bedroom container house -location Syokimau
I would like a quotation for a 20 foot container house transported to kisii.
share your email we give you a quote
Thanks
I saw storey classrooms in Kitengera.I d wish to know the cost and further place an order in Nakuru.
Hi Peterson kindly share your email we deal with container construction for houses schools hospitals ect
I need a quote for 2bedroom, three bedroom and 38 single one unit houses.
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
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.
Send me images of finished works on containers and quotation on the same
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
How can i contact you for a quote?
email info@a4architect.com. call 0721410684.
Hi
I would like a quote for 3 bedroom in Sweetwater area of Nanyuki ,probably
before December .
Hi I am based in nanyuki I can do that for you kindly let me know if still interested
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
Want three bedroom container house in juja 10km frm town plse you can send me quatation of the same for followup.
kindly give me a quotation for a 3 bedroom house.
3 bedroom house Please send me a quote.
Hi tanx for information, give quotation for 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom with all amenities at kbc kangundo road
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.
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
I would like a quotation for a three bedroom container house -location Kitui South
I need 20 FT container simple 2 bdrm house in ksm,kindly give quotation for interlocking blocks too
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.
Please send me a quotation for a container 3 bedroom house, frills and all included.
I would like a quotation for a 3 bedroomed house with kitchen, bathrooms and toilets. Can I have you address for a site visit.
I have found info very informative.Can you kindly give the costing of a Two and Three bedroom container structured house.
Rgds
Fred
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
very beautiful houses. I would like to know the cost of 2bedroom house of container completed with all fixtures like toilets, kitchen please.
Send me a quote and photos of a full furnished 2 bedroom house and another one with fixtures only.
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.
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)
Where are your offices located so I could come for a discussion
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
I would like to know the quotation of a 3 bedroom house
GOOD MORNING,
CAN YOU GIVE ME A QUOTATION FOR A 3 BEDROOM CONTAINER HOUSE IN ONGATA RONGAI.
hey can i get a quote for a two bedroom house in ruiru
hi,
a quotation for three bedroom house in meru asap.
Hi am intrested for 3bedroom container house,kindly share the cost estimate
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.
I need an appointment. Already got classes from contaiers and need to expand, Your location please?
Hi would like cost estimate for s two bedroom house on kangundo road.
Good .Please give me quotation for a two bedroom house. cost of container and other requirements
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Hi Please give me a quote for a two roomed container house near Ol Kalou in Nyandarua
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
Kindly sent quotation for 3 bedroom container, all with bathroom and toilet transport cost to ATHI-RIVER.
Hey, how secure are these houses. Are they easier to get broken into compared to the stone houses?
Please send me a qoutation for 3 bed room container house with 2 baths and 2 toilets, in Kikuyu.
I need a quotation of 40ft…exclude the toilet and kitchen only bedrooms and sitting area…n dinning area…Nyahururu
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
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?.
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.
I would like a quotation for a 20 foot container house transported to mombasa
Good day
kindly send me a cost estimate for a three bedroom container house fitted complete.
Kindly send me the estimate of three 20ft contaier made into stalls with toilets,wired for electricity.
Kindly send me the estimate of three 20ft contaier made into stalls with toilets,wired for electricity.
Hi. Please send a quotation for a two bedroomed container house.
We are container sellers based in Mombasa.Though we dont make homes.20ft Ksh 40ft .We deliver countrywide.
please send me a quote and a plan for a three bedroom house.
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
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!.
Hae. Please send me a quotation of 2 bedroom one toilet and bathroom kitchen and a sitting room in Kirinyaga. Am David
already done so thru email
https://www.a4architect.com/2018/11/bedsitter-earthbag-unit-kes-129000-3bedroomed-unit-kes-760000/
halo kindly could u send me a quotation for an executive butchery. am in migori. thanks
i would like a quotation for a three bedroom house with a spacious living room and kitchen .am karatina
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/