Common questions
Clear answers, before you even call.
Equipment hire, stays, tailoring and training: the essentials of what people ask us.
SAFA & Co
See the pageWhat does SAFA & Co do?
SAFA & Co SARL is a Yaoundé group with three divisions: SAFA Construction hires out automatic wall-plastering machines, mast lifts and scaffold platforms and fabricates construction materials; SAFA Apartments rents furnished apartments in Meyo; SAFA Designs makes menswear to measure and runs a MINEFOP-approved sewing school at Carrefour MEEC.
Can I book or pay on the website?
No. The website presents our services. To hire a machine, reserve an apartment or book a fitting, message us on WhatsApp, call, or send the enquiry form — we reply with availability and a quote.
Are your prices published?
Rates depend on the job — the surface and duration for machines, the length of stay for apartments, the garment and fabric for tailoring. Tell us what you need and we send a clear quote.
Where are you located?
SAFA & Co is based in Yaoundé, Cameroon. SAFA Apartments is in Meyo (Yaoundé IV), SAFA Designs is at Carrefour MEEC (Yaoundé VI), and SAFA Construction hires out machines for building sites in Yaoundé. The atelier also makes garments for clients in Douala, across Cameroon and abroad.
SAFA Construction
See the pageWhat is an automatic plastering machine?
It is a rendering machine mounted on a vertical mast. Mortar is loaded into its hopper, and the machine travels up and down the mast, spreading and pressing the plaster onto the wall in one even pass — a job normally done by hand with a trowel.
Is machine plastering faster than plastering by hand?
Yes. On a clear, straight wall a machine covers in a day what a team of masons covers in several, and the thickness stays the same from top to bottom. The exact gain depends on the wall, the render and site access — we estimate it during the site visit.
Is SAFA the first company in Cameroon to hire out these machines?
SAFA Construction is among the first companies in Cameroon to offer automatic wall-plastering machines for hire.
Who operates the machine?
Our crew delivers, assembles and checks the machine on site and shows your team how to run it safely. Ask us if you need an operator for the duration of the hire.
What do you need to give me a quote?
The site location, the approximate surface in m², wall height, whether it's interior or exterior work, and your dates. Photos of the site on WhatsApp help us answer faster.
What equipment does SAFA Construction hire out?
Automatic wall-plastering machines, render spray machines, dual-mast site lifts, scaffold platforms, mast sections and mobile lift bases — delivered, assembled and collected by our own team.
Do you deliver outside Yaoundé?
Not at the moment. SAFA Construction currently hires out its machines for building sites in Yaoundé only. If your site is elsewhere, in Douala for example, send us the location and we'll let you know.
How long can I hire a machine for?
Hire periods are flexible and built around your project schedule — from a short job to the full finishing phase of a building.
How much does it cost?
Rates depend on the machine, the surface or height, the hire period and the site location. Send us those details and we reply with a quote.
What is a mast-climbing platform?
A working platform that travels up and down one or two vertical masts fixed against the building. It carries workers and materials to the exact height of the job, and can be moved along the façade as work progresses.
Mast lift or traditional scaffolding — which do I need?
A mast lift suits façade work that moves up the building — rendering, finishing, installing — and lifts materials as well as people. A scaffold platform gives a fixed working deck for longer work at one level. Tell us about the job and we'll recommend the setup.
Who assembles the equipment?
SAFA's own crew delivers the masts and platform, assembles them to the height you need, checks the installation, and dismantles and collects everything at the end of the hire.
What does mechanised fabrication mean?
The materials are produced with machines rather than moulded by hand, so each piece comes out with the same dimensions — which makes walls faster and straighter to build.
How do I order?
Send us the product, the quantity, your site location and when you need it. We reply with availability and a quote.
SAFA Apartments
See the pageWhere are SAFA Apartments?
In Meyo, Yaoundé IV. We send the exact location and directions on WhatsApp when you book.
How do I book an apartment?
Message us on WhatsApp or call with your dates and the number of guests. We confirm availability, the rate for your stay and how to pay. There is no online booking.
I'm travelling from Douala or from abroad. Can I book before I arrive?
Yes. Send your arrival and departure dates and the number of guests on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and the rate for your stay, then send the exact location in Meyo, Yaoundé IV, and agree your arrival time.
Can I stay for several weeks or months?
Yes — the apartments suit short stays as well as extended stays for work, a family visit or a project in Yaoundé. Ask us about longer stays.
What are the rates?
Rates depend on the apartment, the dates and the length of stay. Send us your dates and we reply with the rate.
SAFA Designs
See the pageWhere is SAFA Designs?
At Carrefour MEEC, Yaoundé VI. Visits and fittings are by appointment — message us on WhatsApp to book a time.
Do you make garments for clients outside Yaoundé, in Douala or abroad?
Yes. The SAFA Designs atelier in Yaoundé sews for clients across Cameroon, including Douala, and abroad, and delivers the finished garment. Message us on WhatsApp to arrange your measurements and delivery.
Can I bring my own fabric?
Yes. Bring your fabric to the measuring appointment and we'll advise on the cut and the quantity needed.
How long does a made-to-measure garment take?
It depends on the garment and the season. We give you a delivery date when we take your measurements — tell us early if you have an event date.
Is the SAFA Designs training centre approved?
Yes. SAFA Designs is a training centre approved (agréé) by MINEFOP, Cameroon's Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training.
Do I need experience to start?
No prior experience is required to start learning. Tell us your background and we'll advise on the right programme.
How much is the training?
Fees depend on the programme and its length. Contact us and we'll send the details for the next intake.
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