How Much Will it Cost to Build a Swimming Pool in Kenyan Shillings

Are you interested in owning a beautiful swimming pool for your residential/private home or for a public facility like a hotel, school or any other use? Are you interested in knowing what it might cost you to build one? You have come to the right place because in this post, we will let you know how much will it cost to build a swimming pool in Kenyan shillings. Our prices are the most affordable in the market but the quality remains top.

What determines the cost of a swimming pool?

There are a few factors that determine the cost of building a swimming pool.

1. Size

The main determinant of how much it costs to build a swimming pool of any nature and use is the size. This is because size determines how much materials will be needed and how long it will take to finish building one.

2. In-ground or above-ground

The other factor that will determine the cost of building a swimming pool is whether it’s in-ground or above-ground. And in-ground pool will cost more because it requires excavation and more work goes into it including the materials used. However an above-ground pool can even be portable which is even more cheaper to own one.

3. Portable or ‘permanent’ pool

A portable pool is made of canvas and other materials that can be easily dismantled and moved to another location if need be. But a ‘permanent’ pool is stationary and cannot be moved from place to place. This makes it more expensive to build one.

4. Heated or non-heated

A heated pool is one where the water is heated which makes it more suitable for cold seasons or cold regions. The heating system adds up to the cost of constructing the pool. Depending with the size and type of heating mechanism like solar or electric, the cost difference can be substantial.

Above are some of the factors that determine how much it costs to construct a swimming pool regardless of where you are located. However in most cases, clients want a normal in-ground swimming pool. Those are the prices we will be sharing below.

How much will it cost to build a swimming pool in Kenyan shillings

To determine the cost of building a swimming pool, there are two ways we approach it. Either a full contract or labor only contract. In a full contract we handle everything including acquiring the materials needed. In a labor only contract we only handle the labor work and the client provides all the required raw materials.

Below is the cost breakdown of building a swimming pool in Kenyan shillings:

Size (Meters)	Labor Contract (Ksh)	Full Contract (Ksh)
4 Mtrs X 8 Mtrs	1,200,000	2,700,000 – 3,000,000
10 Mtrs X 5 Mtrs	1,300,000	3,000,000 – 3,200,000
12 Mtrs X 6 Mtrs	1,450,000	3,600,000 – 3,800,000
15 Mtrs X 7.5 Mtrs	1,550,000	4,300,000 – 4,500,000
18 Mtrs X 9 Mtrs	1,950,000	5,800,000 – 6,200,000
20 Mtrs X 10 Mtrs	2,100,000	7,000,000 – 7,400,000
25 Mtrs X 12.5 Mtrs	2,300,000	10,800,000 – 11,000,000
50 Mtrs X 25 Meters	3,500,000	21,000,000 – 23,000,000

NB: Costs are subject to change due to prevailing market rates for labour and costs of materials. The topography of the site also affects prices. Always consult us for a site visit to get an accurate quote of the cost.

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