Quick answer: A fully fabricated 40ft one-bedroom container home in Kenya costs about KES 1,000,000 to 1,450,000 for the conversion work. Smaller Swift Build homes start from KES 650,000. These are fabrication prices, so you add the empty container, delivery, foundation and site work separately.
The 40ft high-cube container is the workhorse of container housing in Kenya. Its 12 metre length and extra headroom make it ideal for a genuine home. Here is what different layouts cost.
40ft container home prices
These are fabrication costs, the price to turn the container into a finished, livable home. Add the container and site costs on top.
| Home type | Fabrication (KES) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 40ft one-bedroom | 1,000,000 to 1,450,000 | Bedroom, living area, kitchen, bathroom |
| 40ft two-bedroom | 1,200,000 to 1,500,000 | Two compact bedrooms |
| 20ft plus 40ft combined | 1,600,000 to 2,000,000 | More flexible two-bedroom layouts |
| Two 40ft combined | 2,250,000 to 2,800,000 | Spacious two or three bedroom |
| Two 40ft spaced, roofed between | 3,500,000 to 4,500,000 | Large three-bedroom |
Why the high-cube for homes
The 40ft high-cube gives you 2.9m of height instead of 2.6m. That extra headroom leaves room for proper ceiling finishes and thermal insulation without the space feeling cramped, which matters a lot for comfort in the Kenyan climate.
What to add to the fabrication price
- Empty 40ft high-cube container: KES 350,000 to 420,000
- Delivery: KES 15,000 to 65,000 depending on distance
- Foundation and site work: KES 50,000 to 300,000
For the full picture, read the real cost of a container home after delivery.
FAQ
Is a 40ft container big enough for a family?
A single 40ft comfortably suits a couple or a small family as a one-bedroom. For more bedrooms, we combine containers.
Does the price include insulation and finishes?
Yes. A Swift Build home is insulated, wired, plumbed and finished, not a bare shell. See container homes in Kenya.
Get a firm quote for your exact layout, or compare with what a container home really costs.