Building advice and guides

Practical articles on planning, materials and building in Kenya.

Questions to ask a contractor before you sign

A short list that protects your money and your project.

A practical look at the main materials that go into a foundation and walls, and how to avoid running short.

Five checks that catch costly mistakes on paper, before they are built in concrete.

What to think about when choosing concrete culverts: diameter, length, bedding and where the water actually flows.

A simple way to budget for a house before you break ground, from land and approvals to finishes and contingency.

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Haim Realtors draws house plans, supplies building materials and builds across Kenya. One team from the first sketch to the finished house.