Architect-designed plans · Escrow-backed builds · Serving Kenya & the diaspora

Build with confidence, from plan to handover

One platform for architect-designed plans, vetted contractors, milestone-tracked supervision, and escrow-backed payments. Whether you're in Nairobi or in the diaspora — you're in control.

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Plans available

2 400+

Projects tracked

98%

Client satisfaction

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Payment disputes

Why Archt?

Six things that turn a construction project from a leap of faith into a manageable process.

Architect-designed plans

Every plan is drafted by a Board-of-Registration architect. CAD-native, ready for site customisation, priced from KES 25 000.

BuildSafe escrow

Milestone payments held in escrow, released only when your supervisor signs off. No lump-sum deposits, no runaway contractors.

Vetted supervision

Independent construction supervisors verify every stage — foundation, superstructure, finishes — before the next tranche unlocks.

Drone-verified progress

CAA-licensed operators fly aerial and topographic surveys on request. Weekly progress imagery arrives in your dashboard.

Diaspora-first

Pay in USD, KES, or GBP. Watch progress from Boston, London, or Toronto. Sign off milestones remotely.

M-Pesa native

STK Push and Paybill for local payments. Wire and card for international. All reconciled in one ledger.

How it works

Four steps from picking a plan to handover — same for you whether you're next door or in the diaspora.

  1. Step 1

    Pick a plan

    Browse the marketplace or brief an architect for a custom design. Every plan ships with a CAD set.

  2. Step 2

    Assemble your team

    Match with a KYC-verified contractor and an independent supervisor. Bids are visible and comparable.

  3. Step 3

    Fund milestones

    Load your escrow wallet by milestone, not lump sum. Payments release on supervisor sign-off.

  4. Step 4

    Handover

    Final milestone releases only after your walk-through. Warranty period auto-tracked from day one.

What builders say

Real owners, real projects. No stock photos.

I ran the whole project from London. Weekly drone photos and milestone sign-offs meant I always knew exactly what stage we were at.

Adhiambo N.

Homeowner, London → Kisumu

Escrow changed everything. My contractor knew he'd be paid on time — I knew he'd earned it. Zero disputes across three months.

Peter K.

Homeowner, Nairobi

The plan I bought was clean CAD. My architect adapted it to my site in two days instead of the four weeks a bespoke design would've taken.

Wanjiru M.

Client, Kiambu

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