Topsoil 0.0 – 0.4 m
Coral sand 0.4 – 1.6 m
Limestone 1.6 – 3.2 m
Raft foundation 3.2 m

Beneath the surface

Every great structure begins below ground.

Survey, excavation, raft foundations. We dig deeper so what we build above stands for generations.

Kala Apartments in Nungwi, Zanzibar, designed and built by SICOM Limited

Design · Build · Supply · Zanzibar

From the foundation to the skyline.

SICOM Limited designs, builds and supplies for hospitality, residential and infrastructure projects across Zanzibar. One accountable team from excavation to handover.

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  • Nungwi
  • Paje
  • Jambiani
  • Pwani Mchangani

01 About SICOM

Builders of the coast,
engineers of the ground.

SICOM Limited is a Zanzibar construction company that designs, builds and supplies. We take projects from raw ground to finished, working buildings: hotels for global brands, homes for families, roads, and water wells. One accountable team, our own engineers, and materials we trust.

  • In-house design

    Architecture, structure and 3D visuals by the same team that builds them.

  • Our own supply line

    Aggregates, sand, cement and steel, sourced and delivered by SICOM.

  • MEP under one roof

    Electrical, plumbing and HVAC installed alongside the structure.

White villa apartments around a sunken courtyard in Paje
Kano Villa Apartments · Paje
SICOM team fixing steel reinforcement and formwork in Nungwi
Formwork & steel · Nungwi
Reinforcement cages for ground beams on the beach at Jambiani
Ground beams · Jambiani
Zanzibar Born on the island. Building across it, from Nungwi in the north to Jambiani in the south-east.

02 Mission & vision

Drawn with intent.
Built with integrity.

Every SICOM project starts on paper. These are the two sheets every drawing set we issue is measured against.

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Our mission

To deliver safe, durable and well-crafted buildings and infrastructure, on time and on budget, by uniting in-house design, skilled local teams and reliably sourced materials under one roof.

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Sheet V-01 Scale 1:1

Our vision

To be Zanzibar’s most trusted construction partner, shaping the places where East Africa lives, works and welcomes the world.

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  • Safety first

    Every site, every shift. Nobody’s day is worth a shortcut.

  • Built to last

    Tested materials, proper curing, honest workmanship.

  • Integrity

    Transparent pricing and progress you can see.

  • Local strength

    Zanzibari teams who know the coast, the climate and the soil.

03 What we do

Six trades.
One contract.

From the first sketch to the last paving stone, and the borehole that keeps the taps running. Choose one service or hand us the whole project.

  1. Design & Build by SICOM Limited

    One contract from concept to keys: architecture, structural design, approvals and construction handled by a single accountable team.

    • Architectural & structural design
    • 3D visualisation
    • Permits & approvals
    • Turnkey delivery
    Quote for design & build
  2. Building Construction by SICOM Limited

    Residential, hospitality and commercial buildings, from excavation and raft foundations to block work and reinforced concrete frames.

    • Excavation & foundations
    • Reinforced concrete
    • Block work & finishes
    • Renovations
    Quote for building construction
  3. MEP Services by SICOM Limited

    Electrical installations, plumbing systems and HVAC integration delivered alongside the structure, so buildings work from day one.

    • Electrical installations
    • Plumbing & drainage
    • HVAC integration
    • Testing & commissioning
    Quote for mep services
  4. Roads & Paving by SICOM Limited

    Access roads, interlocking paving and hard landscaping for resorts, estates and public spaces.

    • Road renovation
    • Interlocking paving
    • Kerbs & drainage
    • Hard landscaping
    Quote for roads & paving
  5. Well Drilling by SICOM Limited

    Borehole drilling and water well construction that gives homes, hotels and communities a dependable water supply.

    • Site survey
    • Borehole drilling
    • Casing & development
    • Pump installation
    Quote for well drilling
  6. Materials Supply by SICOM Limited

    Earth and building materials sourced locally and imported, checked for quality and delivered to your site.

    • Aggregates, sand & stones
    • Bricks
    • Steel reinforcement bars
    • Local & imported cement
    Quote for materials supply

04 By the numbers

Lifting Zanzibar, one slab at a time.

Landmark projects across the island
7
In contracted project value
TZS 6.4B+
Zanzibar locations on our map
7
Trades delivered under one roof
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05 Selected projects

Work that
stands up.

  • A garden apartment community in Nungwi, designed and built by SICOM, from the first excavator on site to the reinforced concrete frame.

  • Structural and utility works for a world-class hospitality brand on Zanzibar’s northern tip.

  • Sculpted white villa apartments around a sunken courtyard, a few steps from Paje beach.

  • Beachfront construction on Jambiani’s shoreline: setting out, foundations and structures among the palms.

  • A contemporary two-storey family home with deep balconies and a strong architectural frame.

  • Renovation of resort access roads and walkways with hand-laid interlocking paving and new kerbs.

  • Borehole drilling bringing dependable water supply to sites in Kilombero and Amani.

06 How we build

From first visit
to final handover.

A clear path with no surprises. You always know what is happening on site, what it costs, and what comes next.

  1. Consult & site visit

    We walk the site with you, understand the brief, the budget and the soil.

  2. Design & engineering

    Architectural drawings, structural calculations and 3D visuals you can sign off with confidence.

  3. Plan, price & permit

    A clear bill of quantities, a programme of works and the approvals in place.

  4. Build

    Excavation to roof slab with daily supervision, quality checks and weekly progress reports.

  5. Handover & aftercare

    Snagging, testing, commissioning. Then we stay reachable long after the keys change hands.

07 Materials supply

Good buildings start
with honest materials.

The same materials we trust on our own sites, delivered to yours. Local and imported, checked for quality, and priced fairly.

Earth Materials

High-quality earth materials from reliable sources, consistent and suitable for projects of every scale, delivered efficiently to your site.

  • Aggregates Concrete production & road works
  • Sand Clean and well-graded for plaster, block work & concrete
  • Stones Foundations, drainage & structural works

Building Materials

Locally sourced and imported materials, selected for strength, durability and quality.

  • Bricks Strong and suitable for all types of construction
  • Steel rebar 8, 10, 12, 16 mm and above, to construction standards
  • Cement Local & imported brands, consistent and reliable

Steel reinforcement, every size

High-quality bars that meet construction standards, in all the sizes your structural engineer specifies.

  • Ø8mm
  • Ø10mm
  • Ø12mm
  • Ø16mm
  • Ø20mm
  • Ø25mm

Have a plot, a plan or just an idea?
Tell us what you want to build.

09 Contact

Let’s talk about
your site.

Call, message or visit us. For pricing, the quotation form gets your brief straight to our estimating team.

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