A SECCO company · ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
Private Villas · Luxury Houses · Modern Apartments

Building Somalia's homes, engineered.

The private-residential wing of SECCO, bringing two decades of institutional engineering to families, landlords and developers in Mogadishu and beyond. Design, permits, construction and handover, all from one accountable team.

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ISO-certified systems In-house architects 3D design before you build
3D design render 3D design stage
Certified management systems
ISO 9001:2015Quality management
ISO 45001:2018Health & safety
20+ Years of SECCO engineering
100+ Contracts for UN agencies, INGOs & government
3 Countries: Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan
2 ISO certifications
Completed home courtyard Finished interior
20+Years
Who we are

Engineering you can trust.

Smart Home Builders designs and builds private villas, luxury houses and modern apartment buildings across Mogadishu and other regions of Somalia. Every project is engineered, supervised and quality-checked under the same management systems SECCO uses on its institutional and donor-funded works.

Engineering-led design In-house architects and structural engineers, not sub-contracted design work.
3D before you build See a photorealistic render before the first block is laid.
Certified quality systems Built under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
One partner, start to finish Design, permits, construction and handover.
“We built our name on schools, offices and public infrastructure that had to be right the first time. Smart Home Builders exists so a private landlord or a family gets that exact same standard, with no compromises, for the home they will actually live in.”
Managing Director, SECCO Group
What we build

Our services

From a single private villa to a full apartment development, we cover the whole residential construction spectrum.

01

Private Villas

Custom-designed single-family villas, from compact family homes to expansive compounds.

02

Luxury Houses

High-end residences with premium finishes, landscaping and bespoke architectural detail.

03

Modern Apartments

Multi-unit apartment buildings designed for rental yield and long-term durability.

04

Developer Partnerships

Build-to-suit and portfolio construction for real estate developers and investment groups.

05

Renovation & Fit-Out

Upgrades, extensions and interior fit-out for existing homes and rental properties.

06

Land & Site Development

Site clearance, access roads, utilities and groundworks ahead of vertical construction.

Our clients

Who we build for

For individuals

Private Landlords

Building a family home or a rental property in Mogadishu and beyond.

  • Fixed-price, milestone-based construction packages
  • Rental-ready finishes built for durability and low maintenance
  • Transparent cost breakdowns with no surprise variations
  • Site supervision so you never have to be on-site yourself
  • Optional after-handover maintenance support
For companies & investors

Real Estate Developers

Development companies and investment groups building at scale across Somalia.

  • Multi-unit apartment and villa-estate construction
  • Design and engineering partnership from concept to handover
  • Phased construction aligned to your sales & funding schedule
  • Standardized unit types for faster, more predictable delivery
  • Reporting and QA suited to institutional investors
Design & visualization

See your home before it's built.

Every design is developed into a photorealistic 3D exterior and interior model, so you approve a finished look, not a guess, before construction begins.

Hodan Villa
3D render Hodan Villa
How we work

Our build process

6 clear stages from your first meeting to the keys in your hand.

  1. 1

    Consultation & Site Assessment

    We meet, understand your brief, budget and land, and assess site conditions.

  2. 2

    Design & 3D Visualization

    Architectural design with photorealistic 3D renders for your approval.

  3. 3

    Permits & Approvals

    We manage documentation and approvals with the relevant authorities.

  4. 4

    Construction

    ISO-aligned site supervision, quality checks and progress reporting.

  5. 5

    Quality Assurance

    Structural, MEP and finishing inspections before handover.

  6. 6

    Handover & Aftercare

    Final walkthrough and keys handed over, with optional maintenance support.

Sample designs

Choose a starting point

Proven concepts, each one adaptable to your plot, budget and family.

The Hodan Villa Villa · Type A
Private family villa

The Hodan Villa

A 4-bedroom private family villa concept with a compact plot, courtyard layout and modern facade.

Plot size
300 m²
Floors
Ground + 1 upper
Bedrooms
4 bed · 3 bath
Build area
~ 280 m²
Est. build time
4 months
Enquire about this design
The Liido Residence Luxury · Type B
Premium residence

The Liido Residence

A premium 6-bedroom residence with a double-height entry, landscaped garden and staff quarters.

Plot size
600 m²
Floors
Ground + 2 upper
Bedrooms
6 bed · 5 bath + staff qtrs
Build area
~ 500 m²
Est. build time
8 months
Enquire about this design
Maka Al-Mukarama Apartments Apartments · Type C
Rental-yield building

Maka Al-Mukarama Apartments

A 12-unit modern apartment building concept designed for rental yield and shared amenities.

Units
12 (2 & 3-bed mix)
Floors
Ground + 4 upper
Build area
~ 2,400 m²
Amenities
Backup power, water tanks, parking
Est. build time
14 months
Enquire about this design
Our work

Completed homes

Gated Family Villa
Private villa

Gated Family Villa

 Living & Dining
Interior finishing

Living & Dining

 Corner Apartment Block
Apartments

Corner Apartment Block

 Fitted Kitchen
Interior finishing

Fitted Kitchen

 Two-Storey Townhouse
Private home

Two-Storey Townhouse

 Marble Stair Hall
Interior finishing

Marble Stair Hall

 Single-Storey Residence
Rental-ready home

Single-Storey Residence

 Hallway & Joinery
Interior finishing

Hallway & Joinery

 Courtyard Entrance
Private home

Courtyard Entrance

 Marble Corridor
Interior finishing

Marble Corridor

 Courtyard Villa
Private villa

Courtyard Villa
Quality & safety

Certified systems,
not just promises

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system with consistent processes and documented QA at every stage.

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational health & safety, with formal site safety management on every project.

Structural sign-off

Independent structural checks before foundation, frame and roofing sign-off.

Site supervision

Dedicated site engineers and foremen, never unsupervised subcontracted labour.

The SECCO legacy

Two decades of building Somalia

SECCO (Smart Engineering & Contractors Co.) has delivered offices, schools and public buildings for UN agencies and government clients. The same people, systems and standards now build private homes.

UNOPS UNICEF WFP UNDP UNSOS ICRC

SECCO Group institutional clients. Smart Home Builders is a private-residential division of the same company.

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For private landlords

Simple, transparent packages

Designed for individuals building their first rental property or family home.

Tier 01

Essential

Standard finishes and efficient layouts, built for reliable rental income.

  • Design & permitting support
  • Standard-tier finishes
  • Milestone-based payments
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Most popular Tier 02

Signature

Balanced quality and cost for family homes.

  • 3D visualization included
  • Premium-tier finishes
  • Dedicated site supervisor
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Tier 03

Prestige

Full luxury specification for statement villas and high-end rentals.

  • Bespoke architectural design
  • Luxury-tier finishes & landscaping
  • Priority scheduling & reporting
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For real estate developers

Partnership models

Build-to-Suit You bring the land and brief; we deliver to an agreed specification, timeline and budget.
Design & Build We design and construct together, from concept through 3D to completed units.
Portfolio & Phased Multi-phase developments sequenced against your sales and funding milestones.
Construction Management We manage your existing contractors under SECCO's QA and safety systems.
Our footprint

Where we build

Headquartered in Mogadishu, with the reach of SECCO's regional network to build across Somalia.

  • Mogadishu Headquarters · Hodan District
  • Hargeisa Regional office
  • Baidoa Satellite coverage
  • Garowe Satellite coverage
  • Jowhar Satellite coverage
  • Kismayo Satellite coverage
Mogadishu skyline
HQ Mogadishu
Client voices

What our clients say

Every stage was explained to me before it happened: the design, the materials, the timeline. The villa came out exactly as we planned it, down to the finishing.
M
Dr. Mohamed Dheere Private Landlord, Mogadishu
I've seen houses go up fast and fall apart just as fast. This one was built properly. The supervision was constant, and it shows in the finish.
A
Haji Ahmed Hassan Businessman / Family Home Owner, Mogadishu
Get started

Let's build your next home.

Tell us about your plot, your budget and the home you want. We'll take it from concept to keys.

  1. 1Get in touch
  2. 2Share your plot & brief
  3. 3Receive your 3D design
  4. 4Break ground

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