A borehole or a reliable mains connection is only half the equation — without adequate storage, any interruption in supply immediately becomes a crisis. Water tank installation gives your property a buffer of stored water that keeps taps running through rationing schedules, pump failures, or supply cuts. Bestcare Facilities Management Services supplies, installs, and connects water tanks of every type and size across Nairobi.
What our water tank installation services include:
- Tank sizing based on daily consumption and storage goals
- Supply of plastic, steel, and concrete tanks
- Ground-level and elevated tank stand construction
- Plumbing connections, including inlet, outlet, and overflow
- Float valve and level-control installation
- Multi-tank configurations for larger properties
Tank Installation Options
| Tank Type | Typical Capacity | Common Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic/Poly Tanks | 500L – 24,000L | Residential homes, small offices |
| Steel Tanks | 5,000L – 100,000L+ | Commercial buildings, institutions |
| Underground Concrete Tanks | 10,000L – 200,000L+ | Space-constrained plots, large estates |
| Elevated Tank Stands | Varies by tank size | Gravity-fed pressure for multi-storey buildings |
| Rooftop Installations | 1,000L – 10,000L | Apartment blocks, hotels |
“Tank capacity should be sized around your worst rationing week, not your best-case supply day. Undersized storage defeats the purpose of installing a tank at all.”
1. Water Tank Sizing and Selection
We start every water tank installation with a consumption assessment — how many occupants, what the daily usage pattern looks like, and how long a supply interruption typically lasts in your area. This determines whether a single large tank or a multi-tank configuration makes more sense for your property.
2. Tank Stand Construction
Elevated tank stands improve water pressure throughout a building by relying on gravity rather than pump pressure alone. Our teams construct steel or reinforced concrete stands engineered to safely support the tank’s full water weight, which can run into several tonnes for larger installations.
“An improperly built tank stand is one of the most overlooked safety risks on a residential plot — a full 10,000-litre tank weighs as much as a small truck.”
3. Plumbing and Connections
Once the tank is in place, we handle all plumbing connections: inlet piping from the borehole, pump, or mains supply; outlet piping to the distribution network; and overflow piping directed safely away from the building’s foundation.
4. Float Valves and Level Control
To prevent overflow and pump dry-running, we install float valves and, where needed, automated level-control systems that switch pumps on and off based on tank levels — reducing both water wastage and pump wear.
5. Multi-Tank Configurations
Larger properties, such as apartment blocks or institutional campuses, often need multiple tanks working together — separated by function (drinking water versus general use) or connected in series for extended storage capacity. We design these configurations to balance properly and avoid one tank running dry while another sits full.
Who Needs Water Tank Installation Services
| Client Type | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residential Homes | Single or dual plastic tanks with stand |
| Apartment Blocks | Rooftop tanks with booster pump integration |
| Commercial Offices | Steel tanks with high daily draw-off capacity |
| Schools & Institutions | Large-capacity underground or steel tanks |
| Hotels & Lodges | Multi-tank systems separating drinking and general use |
| Industrial Facilities | High-capacity storage for processing needs |
“The properties that sail through Nairobi’s driest months are rarely the ones with the biggest borehole — they’re the ones with enough storage to bridge the gap.”
Indicative Water Tank Installation Costs
| Item | Indicative Price Range (KES) |
|---|---|
| Plastic Tank (2,000L, supply + install) | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Plastic Tank (10,000L, supply + install) | 90,000 – 150,000 |
| Steel Tank (20,000L, supply + install) | 250,000 – 450,000 |
| Tank Stand Construction (steel, per metre height) | 15,000 – 30,000 |
| Plumbing Connections (inlet/outlet/overflow) | 8,000 – 25,000 |
| Float Valve & Level Control Installation | 5,000 – 15,000 |
Costs scale with tank material, capacity, and stand height, so larger or elevated installations naturally sit at the upper end of these ranges.
“A tank stand is structural work, not decoration — it needs to be engineered for the full weight of water, not just the empty tank, or it becomes a serious liability rather than an asset.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What size tank do I actually need? We calculate this from your household or facility’s daily consumption multiplied by the number of days you want to bridge during a supply interruption — typically 3 to 7 days of buffer for residential properties.
Can you install a tank on an existing stand? Yes, provided the stand is structurally sound for the new tank’s weight. We inspect existing stands before installation and recommend reinforcement or replacement if needed.
Do you handle both rooftop and ground-level installations? Yes — we install ground-level tanks with stands, direct rooftop installations for apartment blocks, and underground concrete tanks for space-constrained plots.
Bestcare Facilities Management Services handles every stage of water tank installation, from initial sizing through to the final plumbing connection, so your storage system works reliably from day one.
Contact Bestcare Facilities Management Services: 📞 0709 004 600 ✉️ info@bestcareservices.co.ke
Reach out for a free consultation on the right water tank installation setup for your property.