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Professional civil engineering and road construction site in Kenya - Dagamu Contractors NCA 1

Road Construction Equipment Fleet

Indicative daily hire rates for earthworks, site clearing, compaction & asphalt surfacing in Nairobi & Kiambu region.

Bulldozer with Ripper
Clearing & Stripping
Ref #bulldozer-d78-Hour Shift

Bulldozer with Ripper

Heavy site clearing, bush stripping, rock ripping, and bulk pioneering earthworks.

Typical Capacity:D6 – D7 Class (160–240 HP)
Billing Basis:Per Day (8-hr shift)
Indicative Market RateKSh 40,000 – 65,000
Hydraulic Excavator
Earthworks & Excavation
Ref #excavator-20t8-Hour Shift

Hydraulic Excavator

Deep trenching, mass excavation, rock loading, and heavy drainage works.

Typical Capacity:20 – 22 Tonnes
Billing Basis:Per Day (8-hr shift)
Indicative Market RateKSh 28,000 – 45,000
Motor Grader
Earthworks & Grading
Ref #motor-grader8-Hour Shift

Motor Grader

Precision subgrade leveling, base course spreading, cambering, and slope shaping.

Typical Capacity:140 – 180 HP (14-ft blade)
Billing Basis:Per Day (8-hr shift)
Indicative Market RateKSh 32,000 – 48,000
Single-Drum Vibratory Roller
Formation & Sub-base
Ref #single-drum-roller8-Hour Shift

Single-Drum Vibratory Roller

High-compaction vibratory rolling for subgrade, sub-base, and embankment layers.

Typical Capacity:10 – 20 Tonnes
Billing Basis:Per Day (8-hr shift)
Indicative Market RateKSh 19,000 – 30,000
Asphalt Paver
Asphalt Surfacing
Ref #asphalt-paver8-Hour Shift

Asphalt Paver

Heavy-duty asphalt concrete laydown with screed heating and automatic grade controls.

Typical Capacity:3.0 – 6.0 m Paving Width
Billing Basis:Per Day (8-hr shift)
Indicative Market RateKSh 200,000 – 350,000
Heavy Tipper Truck
Haulage & Water
Ref #tipper-truck8-Hour Shift

Heavy Tipper Truck

Bulk gravel haulage, soil transport, aggregate delivery, and site clearance removal.

Typical Capacity:10 – 20 Tonnes Payload
Billing Basis:Per Day (8-hr shift)
Indicative Market RateKSh 15,000 – 30,000
NCA 1 Registered Experts

Our Specialist Civil Works in Nairobi & Kiambu Hubs

Providing precision engineering, heavy earthworks, subgrade stabilization, and structural reinforced concrete solutions with NCA 1 unlimited capacity.

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Road Construction

Road Construction

NCA registered contractors delivering full-cycle road subgrade preparation, tarmac surfacing, and drainage system installation across Nairobi & Kiambu.

120+ km
Roads Built
Power Substations

Power Substations

Specialized civil engineering for Kenya Power substations. Foundation works and switchgear installation.

18
Substations Built
Bulk Excavation & Basements

Bulk Excavation & Basements

Specialized bulk excavation for high-growth developments in Westlands & Ruiru.

450k+ m³
Soil Moved
Professional Plot Leveling

Professional Plot Leveling

Expert plot leveling and precision grading for drainage in Kiambu and Thika. We ensure your site is perfectly prepared for immediate construction.

2,500+
Plots Leveled
Civil & Structural Works

Civil & Structural Works

NCA registered civil contractors specializing in reinforced concrete foundation works, retaining walls, and drainage system installation across Nairobi.

150+
Structures Built
Bridge Construction

Bridge Construction

NCA 1 certified design and construction of durable bridges, flyovers, and box culverts for municipal and national roads.

12+
Bridges Completed
Engineering Excellence

We Build the Foundations of Kenya's Progress

At Dagamu Contractors, we combine strict regulatory compliance with state-of-the-art surveying and compaction engineering. Every project stands on a foundation built for generational load-bearing capacity.

98% MDD
Compaction Standard
Class 30/20
Concrete Structural Grade

NCA 1 Certified Capacity

Registered under National Construction Authority (NCA) Category 1, granting us licensing for unlimited contract value civil works across Kenya.

Precision Survey & Grading

Leveraging dual-frequency RTK GPS, digital levels, and motor graders with automatic grade controls for exact subgrade profile shaping.

Rigid QA/QC Protocols

Mandatory structural testing including subgrade compaction density verification (98% MDD) and concrete cube compressive strength tests.

In-House Fleet Ownership

Direct control over our specialized road construction machinery fleet, ensuring zero sub-contractor delays and full mobilization speed.

Our Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of our most complex road construction, deep foundations, and substation projects completed across Kenya.

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Nairobi-Thika Superhighway Extension
Road Works
Nairobi County2023

Nairobi-Thika Superhighway Extension

A 14 km dual-carriageway extension featuring complex earthworks, drainage infrastructure, and advanced asphalt concrete layouts.

Kisumu 132kV Power Substation
Power Infrastructure
Kisumu County2023

Kisumu 132kV Power Substation

Complete civil and structural engineering for a high-voltage Kenya Power substation, including transformer bays and gantry structures.

Mombasa Port Access Road
Road Works
Mombasa County2022

Mombasa Port Access Road

Heavy-duty access corridor designed for port logistics, featuring thick rigid pavement structures and comprehensive runoff management channels.

TRUSTED BY

Our Clients & Partners

Dagamu Contractors is proud to work alongside Kenya's leading government agencies and county administrations on critical infrastructure projects.

Kenya Power & Lighting Co.
18 substations
Kenya National Highways
120+ km roads
Kiambu County Government
8 road projects
Kenya Urban Roads Authority
12 km urban roads
Nairobi City County
3 major projects
Kenya Rural Roads Authority
35+ km rural roads
Nakuru County Government
4 road projects
Murang'a County Government
5 road projects
Kenya Power & Lighting Co.
18 substations
Kenya National Highways
120+ km roads
Kiambu County Government
8 road projects
Kenya Urban Roads Authority
12 km urban roads
Nairobi City County
3 major projects
Kenya Rural Roads Authority
35+ km rural roads
Nakuru County Government
4 road projects
Murang'a County Government
5 road projects
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Government Partners
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Years of Trust
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Projects Completed
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Counties Served
Dagamu Contractors civil engineering construction site in Kenya
Client Testimonials

Trusted by Kenya Power

and county governments.

"Their team delivered the Kisumu substation on time and within budget. The quality of civil works exceeded our expectations — we've already awarded them two more contracts."
JM
— Eng. James Mwangi
Project Manager, Kenya Power & Lighting Co.
David Muriithi - Founder & CEO of Dagamu Contractors
The Core Philosophy

A Vision for
the Future

"Infrastructure is more than just concrete and steel; it is the silent heartbeat of our civilization. At Dagamu, we don't just build bridges or power plants—we build the foundations for human progress and environmental resilience."

Our commitment goes beyond technical specifications. We are focused on a legacy of sustainable impact, ensuring that every project we undertake today serves the generations of tomorrow with integrity, safety, and architectural elegance.

David Muriithi
Founder & CEO, Dagamu Group

INQUIRIES

Start Your Infrastructure Project Today

Whether you need a road built, a substation constructed, or civil works completed — Dagamu Contractors is ready to deliver from our base in Thika Town.

Thika Town, Kiambu County, Kenya
+254 723 532 633
info@dagamucontractors.co.ke
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EAT
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