Building a house in Senegal from abroad: step by step
From budget to handover: the stages of a project run from Europe, the US or elsewhere.
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Building in Senegal from abroad
Do you live in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain or the United States and want to build your house or villa back home? Since 2009, CMR Construction & Rénovation has carried out construction and renovation projects in Senegal. Do you have a bare plot of land? We build your house or villa from the ground up to the finishing work. We keep in touch on WhatsApp, and our site managers supervise the work.
How a remote project works
Four steps, with WhatsApp as the common thread.
You message us on WhatsApp
Wherever you are, describe your project: land, type of building, budget, timing.
You receive a free quote
We study your project and send you a free quote.
Work begins
As soon as the paperwork is in order, work can start, with no waiting list.
Supervision to completion
Our site managers supervise the work, from site preparation through to the finishing work.
Why trust us with your project
- A company active since 2009, based in Mbour, on the Petite Côte
- A named team: the founder, Mamadou Camara, site managers and skilled workers
- Projects you can see: Niokolodge, Les Manguiers de Guéréo, a villa with a pool renovated in Saly
- Support from bare land through to the finishing work, with site supervision
- A contact you can reach on WhatsApp, and a free quote
Before you write to us, if possible gather
- The location of the land (town, neighbourhood) and photos if you have them
- The legal status of the land: land title, lease, council allocation… (see our land guide)
- The type of project: house, villa with pool, renovation, extension
- A rough budget, even approximate, in CFA francs
- Your plans, if you already have them
Our guides for the diaspora
Land in Senegal: land title, lease, council allocation — what to check
Land title, lease, council allocation: understand what you are buying, and what to check before paying.
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Building permits in Senegal: how to apply
Who issues it, the documents usually required, applying online: what you need to prepare your application.
4 min read
Our projects
Renovation · Villa
Villa with a pool in Saly
Saly
Complete renovation of a villa with a pool and garden in Saly, in 2018: 8 months of work.
Construction · Lodge
Niokolodge
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Building a lodge above the Gambia River: foundations, tent platforms, restaurant, pool.
Renovation · Boutique lodge
Les Manguiers de Guéréo
Guéréo, near the Somone reserve
Renovation of a 19-bungalow lodge: infinity pool, restaurant, bungalows, terrace roof framing.
See also: Services · How we work · FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I start my project from abroad?
Message us on WhatsApp or fill in the form: you describe your project and we send you a free quote.
When can work start?
There is no waiting list: once the paperwork is in order, work can start straight away.
Where do you build?
Mainly on the Petite Côte (Mbour, Saly, Somone, Ngaparou, Warang, Nianing), where we are based, but also in Dakar and throughout Senegal. Outside the Petite Côte, travel costs are added to the quote.
Who will be my contact?
Wabili Camara answers your WhatsApp messages on +221 78 924 02 21, usually within the day.
Your home in Senegal starts with a message
Tell us about your project: we reply usually within the day. The quote is free.