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Quantity surveyor in Mombasa
I am a quantity surveyor and construction project manager working in Mombasa, registered with the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya, with 10 years on private builds and government contracts.
By Edwin, quantity surveyor, registered with IQSK. 10 years in practice. Fixed fee agreed in writing.
Building in Mombasa is not building upcountry
Costs and risks here are specific to the Coast, and an estimate has to reflect them.
- Salt air attacks steel. Reinforcement needs proper concrete cover, and windows, roofing and fixings need coastal-grade materials. Cheap substitutions show within a few years
- Ground conditions change within short distances, from coral rock to sand to made-up ground, and in low-lying areas the water table is high. Foundations are the item most often under-priced
- Coral block and machine-cut stone are both used for walling, at different costs and with different finishes
- On the island and in the older parts of town, sites are tight: access, storage and working hours affect the contractor's price
- Heat and humidity shape the design, and the design shapes the cost: ceiling heights, ventilation, shading and roof insulation
Work I do in Mombasa
- Cost estimates and bills of quantities for houses, apartment blocks, commercial buildings and hotels
- Tender documents and evaluation of contractors' quotes
- Monthly site valuations and payment certificates
- Variation pricing and cost reports
- Final accounts, and valuations of stalled projects
- Project management from site handover to completion
Areas covered include the island, Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu, Kisauni, Likoni, Changamwe and Miritini, and across the county line into Mtwapa and Diani.
Who I work for
Home builders putting up a family house. Developers building apartments for sale or rent. Kenyans abroad building at home, who need someone on the ground whose reports they can trust. Contractors who need tenders priced and payment applications prepared. County and national government bodies with works in the county.
How to start
Send your drawings by WhatsApp or email. You get a written scope, a fixed fee and a delivery date within two working days. If the site needs to be seen first, I visit.
Services in detail
- Feasibility and cost planning
- Bills of quantities
- Tender documents and evaluation
- Valuations and payment certificates
- Variations and cost control
- Final accounts and claims
- Construction and project management
- Independent reviews
Questions clients ask
Do you visit sites in Mombasa in person?
Yes. Valuations and project management are done on site. Estimates and bills of quantities are prepared from drawings, with a site visit where ground or access conditions affect the price.
Do you work on small residential projects?
Yes. A single house is a normal project. For owner-managed builds I prepare a material schedule by stage instead of a full bill.
Can you help if my project in Mombasa has stalled?
Yes. I value the work in place, compare it with what has been paid, and estimate the cost to complete.
Get a fixed-fee quote
Send your drawings. You get a written scope, a fixed fee and a delivery date within two working days. No charge and no obligation for the quote.