Trade Category
Skilled Trades
The specialists who bring a building to life
Specialties in Skilled Trades
Each trade below explains what the professional does, what services you can expect, and how to evaluate their work as a client investing from abroad.
Electrical & Lighting
Licensed electricians install all wiring, distribution boards, lighting circuits, sockets, and smart-home systems. Electrical work must meet Kenya Power and NCA standards and be signed off before connection.
Services Provided
- Power distribution & wiring
- Lighting design & installation
- Solar & backup power systems
- Smart home & automation
What to Expect
Completion certificates, load schedules, and Kenya Power connection documentation delivered at handover.
Plumbing & Sanitation
Plumbers install water supply systems, drainage, sewage lines, and sanitary fittings. Correct installation prevents costly leaks, blockages, and structural damage from water seepage years later.
Services Provided
- Cold & hot water reticulation
- Drainage & sewage systems
- Bathroom & kitchen fitting
- Borehole pump installation
What to Expect
Pressure-tested supply lines, graded drainage falls, and manufacturer-compliant fixture installations.
Tiles, Ceramics & Flooring
Tiling and flooring specialists lay porcelain, ceramic, marble, and terrazzo surfaces with precision. Correct substrate preparation and grout selection determine how long your floors last.
Services Provided
- Floor & wall tiling
- Terrazzo & polished concrete
- Marble & granite installation
- Waterproofing wet areas
What to Expect
Level, even surfaces with consistent grout lines and waterproofed wet areas that will not crack or delaminate.
Painting & Finishing
Painters and finishers are the last to work inside your building and the first thing visitors notice. Proper surface preparation — filling, sanding, priming — determines how long the finish holds up in tropical humidity.
Services Provided
- Interior & exterior painting
- Skim plastering & texture finishes
- Epoxy & protective coatings
- Feature walls & colour consultation
What to Expect
Clean edges, uniform colour, and durable finishes that resist peeling in Kenya's humid and hot-sun conditions.
Roofing & Waterproofing
Roofing contractors install mabati (iron sheets), concrete slabs, clay tiles, and membrane waterproofing. Leaking roofs are among the most common — and most damaging — problems in Kenyan construction.
Services Provided
- Roof truss fabrication & installation
- Iron sheet, tile & flat roof systems
- Gutter & downpipe installation
- Below-slab & basement waterproofing
What to Expect
A dry building from day one. Properly lapped sheets, sealed penetrations, and slope-compliant drainage design.
Interior Design & Décor
Interior designers combine space planning, material selection, lighting design, and furnishing to create interiors that are both functional and compelling — from modern apartments to traditional homesteads.
Services Provided
- Space planning & furniture layout
- Material & finish specification
- Custom joinery & cabinetry design
- Soft furnishings & styling
What to Expect
Detailed mood boards and 3D renders before purchasing, followed by precise execution that matches what was agreed.
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