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VBS Build · Building & civil works

A construction company in Douala: new builds, renovation, fit-out and engineering design. Our site crews and engineers work under one responsibility — one quote, one schedule, one handover.

Living room repainted deep green by VBS Build
8Trades
1Single point of contact
PaintingWaterproofingMasonryPlansStructureElectricsInteriors

Painting, Waterproofing, Masonry, Plans, Structure, Electrics, Interiors

Eight trades, one point of contact

Every trade has its own rules. We apply them all, on the same site, under the same responsibility.

01

Professional painting

Surface preparation, at least two coats, shades matched to the colour chart. The finish is judged under raking light.

  • Interior painting
  • Exterior painting
  • Decorative finishes
  • Epoxy floors
  • Damp-proofing treatment
  • Facade restoration
Reference colour chart
Reference shade: Turquoise blue
Turquoise blue
Reference shade: Navy blue
Navy blue
Reference shade: Olive green
Olive green
Reference shade: Terracotta
Terracotta
TREATED SURFACE — WATER RUNS OFF, NOTHING SEEPS IN
02

Waterproofing

A leak is not fixed at the ceiling; it is treated at the substrate. Diagnosis, stripping, a complete system, then a water test.

  • Roofs & terraces
  • Bathrooms & wet rooms
  • Foundations & plinths
  • Tanks & basins
  • Bitumen
  • SBS membrane
  • Polyurethane resin
03

Interior design

The layout plan comes before the furniture. Circulation, lighting, materials, then the objects.

  • Layout plan
  • Furniture placement
  • Lighting design
  • Wall finishes
  • Curtains & blinds
  • Suspended ceilings
04

Masonry & structural work

Foundations, walls, slabs and stairs. Concrete is controlled at the mix design stage, not after pouring.

  • Foundations
  • Walls & columns
  • Slabs & floors
  • Stairs
  • Boundary walls
  • Demolition
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Concrete blocks
  • Stone
05

Plans & architectural design

2D and 3D plans, building permit applications, technical drawings coordinated across all trades.

  • 2D / 3D architectural plans
  • Building permits
  • Layout plans
  • MEP technical drawings
MAX DEFLECTION 4.2 mm — ALLOWABLE 12 mm
06

Structural design & engineering office

Load calculations, reinforcement drawings, compliance checks. A structure is sized before it is poured.

  • Structural calculations
  • Reinforcement drawings
  • Load take-down
  • Soil survey coordination
  • Compliance checks
  • Signed design calculations
BEFORE
AFTER
07

Structured cabling & technical infrastructure

The part of the job nobody sees — and everybody suffers from if it is done badly.

  • Certified Cat6 / Cat6A
  • Fibre optics
  • 19" server racks
  • Electrical panels
  • Cable trays
  • Floor boxes
MSB
08

Electrical power

Building electrics from the main switchboard to the last light point, with UPS and generator backup for critical loads.

  • Electrical installation
  • Distribution boards
  • UPS / inverters
  • Solar backup
  • Generator integration
  • Earthing

Building + low-voltage systems

At VBS, building work and low-voltage systems come from the same company. Conduits, cable trays, racks, camera positions and Wi-Fi access points are drawn on the plans and installed before plastering — in the same contract, instead of reopening walls once the paint is dry.

Network & Wi-Fi

Structured cabling, fibre and Wi-Fi access points planned on the drawings and installed by our VBS Connect teams.

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CCTV & access control

Camera positions, conduits and power supplies planned before the walls are closed, with VBS Secure.

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One contract

One quote, one schedule and one handover for the building and its technical systems, with a single point of contact.

Room repainted in terracotta by VBS Build

Finishes

The finish is judged under raking light

Prepared surfaces, at least two coats, shades matched to the colour chart — and a room-by-room handover with you.

Our process

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Site visit, survey of existing conditions, and a clear look at your real needs and operating constraints.

  2. 02

    Survey & quote

    Detailed bill of quantities, item by item, with lead times and priced options. No obligation.

  3. 03

    Plans & design

    Construction drawings, design calculations, coordination of trades and client sign-off.

  4. 04

    Works

    A well-run site, weekly schedule, photo reports and a site manager you can reach.

  5. 05

    Finishing

    Touch-ups, end-of-works cleaning, adjustments and commissioning of technical equipment.

  6. 06

    Handover

    Signed acceptance report, as-built drawings, guarantees and the completed works file handed over.

Build projects

Photos of projects delivered by our teams in Douala.

Living room, deep green with matt finishes
PaintingLiving room, deep green with matt finishes
Torch-applied membrane
WaterproofingTorch-applied membrane
Distribution board, wired and labelled
ElectricsDistribution board, wired and labelled
Bedroom, navy blue
PaintingBedroom, navy blue
Treating terrace drainage outlets
WaterproofingTreating terrace drainage outlets
Wiring before the conduits are closed
ElectricsWiring before the conduits are closed
Living room, turquoise accent
PaintingLiving room, turquoise accent
SBS membrane on a flat roof terrace
WaterproofingSBS membrane on a flat roof terrace

Where we work

Our site crews and engineering office are in Douala. Plans and structural studies are prepared for projects anywhere in Cameroon; for works outside Douala, the terms of intervention are set out in the quote.

  • Douala· Base
  • Yaoundé
  • Kribi
  • Edéa
  • Limbe
  • Buea
  • Bafoussam
  • Bamenda
  • Garoua
  • Ngaoundéré
  • Maroua
  • Bertoua
  • Ebolowa

FAQ

What building works do you carry out in Douala?

Eight trades under one responsibility: painting, waterproofing, interior design, masonry and structural work, architectural plans, structural design, structured cabling and building electrics. We work on new builds as well as renovations.

Do you have an engineering office for plans and structural design?

Yes. We produce 2D and 3D architectural plans, building permit applications, load calculations, reinforcement drawings and signed design calculations. For any new build, the plan comes before the first figure.

How do you fix a leaking roof or terrace?

A leak is treated at the substrate, not at the ceiling: diagnosis, stripping, a complete system (bitumen, SBS membrane or polyurethane resin depending on the surface), then a water test before handover.

Can you plan the network and CCTV during construction?

Yes — that is what sets us apart. Network cabling, fibre, racks, Wi-Fi access points and camera positions are drawn on the plans and installed before the finishes, in the same contract as the building.

How do I get a quote for building works?

We start with a site visit and a survey of existing conditions, then provide a detailed bill of quantities item by item, with lead times and priced options. The quote comes with no obligation.

Do you work outside Douala?

Our site crews are based in Douala. Plans and structural studies are prepared for projects anywhere in Cameroon; for works in another city, the terms of intervention are set out in the quote.

A site visit, a technical file and, for any new build, a plan before the first figure.

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