Roads, drainage, earthworks and site preparation for private estates, developers and institutional clients across Greater Accra. Every civil project managed with a fixed price, written contract and regular progress reporting.
Ghana's rainy seasons, clay soils and rapidly developing urban areas demand civil contractors who understand local conditions. Our civil works team has delivered roads, drainage systems and earthworks across Greater Accra for both private and institutional clients.
We are experienced in subcontracting under larger contractors on major projects, as well as delivering standalone civil works packages for estate developers and private landowners.
Infrastructure solutions for private estates, developers and institutions across Ghana.
Estate roads, access roads and parking areas. Gravel, laterite and asphalt surfacing. Kerbs and road markings.
Stormwater drainage channels, culverts, soakaway pits and sewer connections. Designed for Ghana's heavy rainfall.
Site clearing, topsoil stripping, cut and fill, compaction and sub-base preparation for construction.
Block and concrete retaining walls, perimeter block walls, chain-link and welded mesh security fencing.
Street lighting installation, water reticulation within estates, and external electrical distribution.
We work as civil subcontractors under main contractors on larger projects. Reliable, documented and insured.
Yes — this is one of our most common civil works projects. We have built estate road networks in Tema, Accra and surrounding areas for private developers. We handle the road base, drainage, paving and kerbing as a complete package.
Yes. We regularly subcontract to larger main contractors on public infrastructure projects. If you're a main contractor looking for a reliable civil works subcontractor in Greater Accra, contact us to discuss rates and availability.
Absolutely. We assess the site, design an appropriate drainage solution and install it. Poor drainage is one of the most common problems on Ghanaian building sites — and one we solve regularly.
Internal estate roads, commercial driveways, and access roads. Laterite, asphalt, or concrete surfacing depending on load requirement and budget.
Surface drainage channels, storm drains, and soakaway pits. Proper drainage is one of the most under-specified items in Ghana construction — and one of the most expensive to fix retrospectively.
Block wall perimeter fencing, electric gate installation, and security fencing for residential, commercial, and industrial sites.
Clearing, levelling, cut and fill, and bulk excavation. We operate appropriate plant for different site types — from compact residential plots to large commercial sites.
Borehole siting, drilling coordination, pump installation, and overhead tank setup for residential and commercial water independence.
Internal electrical reticulation, street lighting, and utility connections for estate developments.
Civil and infrastructure costs vary widely based on scope, ground conditions, and access. These are 2026 indicative ranges for Greater Accra.
| Civil Work Type | Unit | Q2 2026 Range (GHS) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site clearing and levelling | Per plot (50×100ft) | GHS 3,500–8,000 | Heavy vegetation, rock, or poor access increases cost |
| Perimeter block wall fence (1.8m height) | Per linear metre | GHS 380–650/m | With plaster and cap. Electric fence topping: add GHS 120–200/m |
| Sliding electric gate (4m opening) | Per gate | GHS 8,500–18,000 | Motor, remote, manual override. Higher for larger or custom gates |
| Driveway (concrete, 3m wide) | Per linear metre | GHS 450–750/m | 150mm reinforced concrete. Laterite or asphalt lower |
| Surface drainage channel | Per linear metre | GHS 280–480/m | U-channel concrete. Covered: add GHS 80–150/m |
| Soakaway pit (single) | Per unit | GHS 2,800–5,500 | Depth and lining type determines cost |
| Septic tank (3-chamber) | Per unit | GHS 4,500–9,000 | Including inlet/outlet piping and inspection chambers |
| Borehole (residential, incl. pump) | Per borehole | GHS 8,000–20,000 | Depth-dependent. Siting survey recommended before drilling |
| Overhead tank (5,000L, steel stand) | Per unit installed | GHS 3,200–5,500 | Including pipework to distribution points |
Inadequate drainage is the most common cause of structural damage to Ghanaian residential buildings. Water pooling around foundations, storm runoff into buildings, and saturated soil undermining footings are all preventable — but only if drainage is designed and built correctly from the start. Many self-builders skip or minimise drainage to save cost, then spend several times as much correcting water damage two or three wet seasons later.
A perimeter fence and gate should be among the first permanent works on any Accra plot. An unfenced plot is an invitation for encroachment, material theft during construction, and squatting on partially built structures. Budget for the fence and gate in your Phase 1 works, not as a final touch.
Construction requires large volumes of water — for concrete mixing, curing, plastering, and cleaning. Relying on vendor-supplied water is expensive and unreliable. Drilling a borehole early in the project serves construction needs first, then transitions to permanent domestic supply on completion. The incremental cost over drilling it post-construction is minimal; the convenience is significant.
A standard block wall perimeter fence (1.8m height, plastered and capped) costs GHS 380–650 per linear metre installed in 2026. For a standard 100×70ft plot (perimeter approximately 110 linear metres), total cost is GHS 42,000–72,000 for the fence alone. Electric gate adds GHS 8,500–18,000.
A perimeter fence is typically included in your original building permit as part of the site works. If you are adding a fence to an existing permitted building, a minor permit amendment is usually required — check with your district assembly before proceeding.
Borehole drilling typically takes 1–3 days for the actual drilling, followed by pump installation and testing over 2–3 days. A water quality test (recommended but often skipped) takes a further 5–7 days from sample to result. Total time from mobilisation to working borehole: 2–4 weeks.
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We visit your plot at no charge and no obligation. During the site visit we assess soil conditions (critical for foundation type and cost), confirm plot dimensions, evaluate access for materials delivery, and identify any site-specific constraints that will affect the build. This visit is what makes our quote accurate rather than estimated — and it costs you nothing.
Your quote lists every material item (quantity and unit cost), every labour operation, supervision, professional fees, permit fees, and contingency — separately. You can compare every line against current market prices. We do not use lump-sum estimates. Transparency is how we earn trust and verify value simultaneously.
Once you are ready to proceed, we sign a fixed-price construction contract before any money changes hands. The contract specifies: the complete scope of work; the fixed contract sum; the payment schedule (tied to milestones, not dates); the completion timeline; and a 6-month workmanship warranty. The price in the contract is the price you pay — it cannot be changed without a signed change order agreed by both parties.
Your crew is assigned exclusively to your project — not shared across four or five other sites. Each day, your dedicated project manager sends WhatsApp site photographs from the build. This is particularly important for diaspora clients who cannot visit the site regularly — you see exactly what is being built, at what stage, in real time. If any issue arises on site, you hear from us before it becomes a problem.
Payments are released against verified construction milestones, not against calendar dates. Our standard residential schedule: 30% on contract signing and site mobilisation; 40% on completion of structural works (foundation, walling, slab, and roofing); 30% on practical completion and handover. You do not pay for the next phase until the previous phase is confirmed complete — protecting your money throughout the project.
Every Cornerstone project carries a 6-month written workmanship warranty from handover date. Any defect in our workmanship — cracked plaster, roof leak at a junction we installed, failing tile adhesion, faulty fitting — is corrected at our cost within the warranty period. We provide this warranty in writing because we are confident in our work. We can also provide references from clients who have tested the warranty and confirm it was honoured without dispute.
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Our fixed-price approach means the number in your contract is the number you pay. We do not request additional funds mid-build without a signed change order. Our dedicated crew works exclusively on your project until completion, supported by daily WhatsApp site photographs and a 6-month workmanship warranty from handover.