Planning to build in Kenya from abroad? Start with a planning pack
The Build-from-Abroad Planning Pack is a 2-hour session with a registered architect, held in your time zone, plus a written Remote Delivery Plan and a 30-minute follow-up call. It sets out who does what on the ground, the checks to make before each payment and how progress will be reported to you.
- 2 hours plus follow-up
- KES 45,000, VAT excluded
- Credited against design
Build-from-Abroad Planning Pack at a glance
| Led by | A registered architect at Aalis Studios (Arch. Vincent Abuya, BORAQS Reg. No. A1867) |
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| Price | KES 45,000, VAT excluded (2 hours plus a 30-minute follow-up call) |
| Format | Video call, or at our office at Sundial Plaza, Nairobi. |
| Best length | This is a fixed 2-hour session with a follow-up call, priced at KES 45,000. |
| You receive | The Deep Dive note plus a Remote Delivery Plan with milestones, roles, checks before each payment and a reporting schedule. A 30-minute follow-up call is included within 30 days. |
| Fee credit | Credited in full against the design fee if you book design with us within 90 days. |
Who is this for?
- Kenyans abroad planning to build or renovate in Kenya
- Families where a relative or caretaker will be on the ground
- People who have been burned or worried by remote building
What does the meeting cover?
- Brief and budget
- Plot checks that can be done remotely
- Who does what on the ground
- Checks before each payment
- Reporting rhythm with photo and video updates
- Time zones and communication
What do you receive?
The Deep Dive note plus a Remote Delivery Plan with milestones, roles, checks before each payment and a reporting schedule. A 30-minute follow-up call is included within 30 days.
Delivered by email within two working days of the session.
What is not included?
- Drawings
- Site supervision (quoted separately)
- Handling of your money
How to prepare
- Plot location and photos
- Budget range and timeline
- Name of the person who will be on the ground, if any
- Any quotes or drawings you already hold
We send a short intake form after you book. You do not need title documents to book.
Questions about the Build-from-Abroad Planning Pack
Can I join from another time zone?
Yes. We schedule the session at a time that works in your country, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and the Gulf, and send the written plan by email.
Can a relative on the ground join the session?
Yes, and we encourage it so that everyone hears the same advice.
Do you hold or handle my money?
No. We set out checks before each payment, but you or your appointed person make the payments.
How do I know the firm is genuine?
You can verify the architect's registration with BORAQS, and our office address is on this page. We never ask for payments to personal accounts.
Ready to think it through?
Talk your idea over with an architect before you commit to land, design or a contractor.