Construction company in Zanzibar: villas, houses and hotels, built turnkey
Coral & Teak is a construction company in Zanzibar, and a new one. We build villas, houses and hotels turnkey and renovate existing buildings, for people on the island or abroad.
Opens a WhatsApp chat with Coral & Teak. No forms.
Construction in Zanzibar: what we build
We build turnkey villas, family houses and hotels and lodges in Zanzibar, and we renovate existing buildings. Pools, interiors, design and site checks are also offered on their own.
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Villa construction Design to pool and handover, under one contract. -
House construction A family home, built in phases if needed. -
Hotels and lodges Room blocks, shared areas and staff spaces. -
Renovation Survey and defect list first, then repairs. -
Swimming pools Shell, waterproofing, plant room and water test. -
Interior design and fit-out Concept, finishes, joinery and furniture. -
Architecture and design From first sketch to working drawings. -
Project management Site checks and stage reports for you. -
Our process Every stage and what you get.
A build in progress, stage by stage
Dated photos of one villa construction site in Zanzibar show the cleared plot, the roof slab steel and the concrete pour. The projects page adds a short note to every photo.
Private villa, Zanzibar In progress
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Stage 1. Earthworks and boundary wall completed
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Stage 2. Roof slab reinforcement
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Stage 3. Roof slab concrete pour
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The next stage is added here with its photo and date.
How we work as a building company in Zanzibar
Something in writing or in photos closes each of the four main steps below, whatever the job. The full process splits them into seven, with what you receive at each.
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First message
Tell us on WhatsApp what you want to build or repair.
You receive: Our questions on the plot, brief and budget.
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Site visit and estimate
We measure the site, agree the brief, then prepare or check drawings and price them.
You receive: A written brief and an itemised estimate, then a quotation.
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Building in stages
A site manager runs the work and checks each stage against the drawings.
You receive: A WhatsApp photo report when each stage ends.
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Handover
We walk through the building with you and fix any defects found.
You receive: Keys, as-built drawings and equipment manuals.
Building from abroad with a Zanzibar construction company
Stage reports tell you what was done, what was checked against the drawings and what comes next, wherever you live. Choices such as finishes or plan changes reach you in writing, so you can work with builders in Zanzibar without flying in. Project management adds someone on site to check the work for you.
Guides before you build in Zanzibar
Every guide below names its sources: Swahili and Zanzibar architecture, how to check contractors in Zanzibar, the building permit process and what an estimate is made of.
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Swahili architecture Elements, materials and how they are built today. -
Zanzibar architecture What new villas take from it. -
Zanzibar buildings Landmarks, old and new, and their construction. -
Swahili house design Plans and layouts for a home today. -
Swahili interior design Its materials and details. -
Contractor registration How to check a contractor before you sign. -
Building permit The permit process, from official sources. -
Cost to build What an estimate is made of.
- Company
- Coral & Teak
- Address
- Nungwi, Zanzibar
Questions about construction in Zanzibar
How do I compare construction companies in Zanzibar?
Send each company the same drawings or brief and ask for an itemised estimate to compare line by line. Ask who runs the site each day and how changes are priced and agreed. Our contractor registration guide explains how to check a firm.
Is Coral & Teak a new company?
Yes. Instead of past work, this site explains how we run a job and what you receive at each step, in writing and in photos. The projects page follows one villa site in Zanzibar, stage by stage, with dated photos, so you can see what a stage record looks like.
What will my build in Zanzibar cost?
We publish no single price: one rate per square metre would hide what drives the total, such as design, size, finishes, plot access and utility connections. Send drawings or a brief, and the itemised estimate shows the cost part by part.
Do you work outside Zanzibar?
No. We take on new builds and renovation in Zanzibar only, so every site gets visited as often as the work needs. We build on a plot you already hold. Rough plans are fine: send what you have, and we list what is missing.
Send us what you want to build or repair, with any drawings or photos. We reply with our questions before a site visit.
Request an estimate