Quick answer: A 20ft container office (about 14 m²) suits 2-3 people or a site base and starts from KES 350,000 finished. A 40ft office (about 28 m²) suits 6-8 people, an open studio or a partitioned suite, and is quoted to your layout. If you are unsure, size up: the extra space costs far less than outgrowing a unit you just paid for.
Choosing between a 20ft and a 40ft container office is really a question about how many people will use it and how you will work. Here is the honest comparison for Kenya.
Side by side
| 20ft office | 40ft office | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor area | ~14 m² | ~28 m² |
| Comfortable for | 2-3 staff, a site base | 6-8 staff, open studio, suite |
| Typical layout | One private room | Offices + meeting room + kitchenette |
| From price (finished) | KES 350,000 | Quoted to layout |
| Delivery | One trip | One trip |
| Best for | Startups, site offices, kios- style admin | HQs, studios, growing teams |
When a 20ft is the right call
- You are 1-3 people, or you need a secure site office on an active project.
- Budget is tight and you want the lowest finished entry price.
- You may relocate often, a single 20ft is the easiest unit to lift and move.
When to go 40ft (or join units)
- You have 6-10 staff, or want a reception, an open work area and a small meeting room in one unit.
- You want an open-plan studio or showroom feel.
- You are planning to grow, a 40ft, or two 20fts joined, gives you room to add desks without moving.
What the price includes either way
A finished Swift Build workspace comes glazed, insulated, wired for power, lighting and data, air-conditioning ready on request, and fitted with lockable, alarm-ready doors and windows, then delivered and set on your site. You pay a deposit and then in stages as the build hits each milestone.
FAQ
How much is a container office in Kenya?
A finished, insulated and wired 20ft single office starts from KES 350,000. A 40ft office, a partitioned suite or a stacked multi-unit workspace is quoted after a quick consultation based on your layout and finishes.
Which is better for a construction site office?
Usually a 20ft, often with a lockable store. It is secure, quick to deliver and easy to relocate to your next site when the project ends.
Can I join two containers for a bigger office?
Yes. We cut and reinforce the shared wall so two units become one open workspace, a common way to get a larger office without a single 40ft.
See full specs and options on container offices in Kenya, or compare with container shops and stalls.