Managing a residential compound, gated community, or commercial real estate property in Nairobi takes more than a single caretaker with a set of keys. Between groundskeeping, security coordination, cleaning, and general property upkeep, most landlords, property managers, and real estate firms end up juggling several unreliable contractors instead of one accountable team. Bestcare Outsourcing EA solves this by supplying vetted, trained real estate and compound care staff on flexible outsourcing terms, so property owners get consistent standards without the burden of direct employment.
Why Outsource Compound Care?
Direct hiring for compound and property staff comes with hidden costs: NSSF and NHIF remittances, workers’ compensation cover, recruitment time, and the risk of absenteeism with no backup. When you outsource through Bestcare Outsourcing EA, all of that administrative and legal weight moves off your desk. We handle staff vetting, statutory compliance, replacement cover, and supervision, while you retain full control over how the property is run day to day.
This model works well for gated estates, apartment blocks, serviced offices, shopping centres, and private compounds across Nairobi, including Karen, Runda, Lavington, Kilimani, Westlands, and Syokimau, as well as similar developments in Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.
Services Covered
Our real estate and compound care staffing covers:
- Compound caretakers and estate managers for daily oversight, visitor logging, and coordination with contractors
- Groundskeepers and gardeners for lawn care, hedge trimming, and general landscape upkeep
- Cleaners for common areas, stairwells, parking bays, and shared amenities
- Security guards to complement or coordinate with existing property security
- Handymen for minor repairs, plumbing checks, and electrical fault reporting
- Pool and water feature attendants where applicable
Each placement is matched to the specific scale of the property, whether it’s a single family compound or a multi-block residential development.
How It Works
- Consultation — We assess the property, shift requirements, and staffing gaps.
- Placement — Vetted candidates are matched to the role, with background and reference checks completed beforehand.
- Onboarding — Staff are briefed on property-specific protocols before their first shift.
- Ongoing supervision — Bestcare Outsourcing EA remains the employer of record, handling performance reviews and replacements when needed.
Indicative Pricing
Costs vary by property size, staffing hours, and the mix of roles required. The table below gives a general guide for Nairobi-based compounds.
| Service | Estimated Monthly Cost (KES) |
|---|---|
| Compound caretaker (single unit) | 18,000 – 28,000 |
| Groundskeeper / gardener (part-time) | 12,000 – 20,000 |
| Cleaner (common areas) | 15,000 – 22,000 |
| Security guard (per shift, monthly) | 20,000 – 32,000 |
| Handyman (on-call retainer) | 10,000 – 18,000 |
| Full compound care package (estate-level) | 80,000 – 150,000+ |
For properties elsewhere in Kenya, rates typically sit close to the Nairobi range, with modest adjustments for travel and local wage benchmarks in Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru.
Get Started
Whether you manage a single compound or a portfolio of properties, Bestcare Outsourcing EA can build a staffing plan that keeps your grounds, security, and cleanliness standards consistent — without the overhead of running an in-house HR function.
Contact us: Mpaka Plaza, Westlands, Nairobi 📞 0709004600 (also on WhatsApp) ✉️ info@localhost