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Fencing and gate contractors in Accra — perimeter security, properly built

Block wall perimeter fencing and electric gate installation across Greater Accra. Standard and decorative options, fixed price per linear metre, 6-month warranty.

Also known as fence contractors Ghana, perimeter fencing Accra, block wall fence Ghana services — all covered under one fixed-price Cornerstone contract.

Fencing and gate services in Accra

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Block Wall Perimeter Fence

Standard 1.8m–2.4m height block wall, plastered and capped. The most common perimeter security solution in Greater Accra — durable and low maintenance.

Electric Sliding Gates

Automated sliding gate with motor, remote control, manual override, and safety sensors. Single and double leaf, steel or aluminium, custom sizes available.

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Pedestrian Gates

Steel or aluminium pedestrian entry gates — manual or automated. Combined with intercom and CCTV for full access control.

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Decorative Fencing

Decorative block patterns, coping stones, and rendered finishes for premium residential properties. Samples provided before specification is confirmed.

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Industrial & Commercial Fencing

Heavy-duty perimeter fencing for commercial, industrial, and institutional sites — barbed wire, electric fence, and CCTV integration.

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Gate Repairs

Motor replacement, gate realignment, remote control replacement, and safety sensor repair for existing automated gates.

What does fencing and a gate cost in Accra?

ItemQ2 2026 Range (GHS)Notes
Block wall fence 1.8m (standard)GHS 380–520/linear metrePlastered, painted. Includes foundation and cap
Block wall fence 2.1m (with decorative cap)GHS 480–650/linear metreCoping stone cap. Premium finish
Electric sliding gate (3–4m opening)GHS 8,500–14,000Motor, remote ×2, safety sensors, manual override
Electric sliding gate (5–6m opening)GHS 12,000–20,000Double leaf or wide single. Custom fabrication
Pedestrian gate (manual, per gate)GHS 1,800–4,500Steel frame, steel or aluminium infill
Full perimeter fence + gate (100×70ft plot)GHS 50,000–85,0001.8m fence, 4m sliding gate, pedestrian gate
Barbed wire / razor wire topping (per m)GHS 45–90/m3 or 5 strand. Security addition on existing wall
Gate motor replacementGHS 3,500–7,000Motor + installation + reprogramming. Parts warranty
Build the fence first: A perimeter fence should be one of the first permanent works on any Accra plot. An unfenced construction site is vulnerable to material theft, unauthorised entry, and encroachment. Budget for the fence in Phase 1 of your project, not as a final item.

Fencing and gate questions answered

How much does perimeter fencing cost in Accra?

A standard 1.8m block wall perimeter fence in Accra costs GHS 380–520 per linear metre installed in 2026, including plastering and painting. For a standard 100×70ft plot (approximately 110 linear metres of perimeter), total fence cost is GHS 42,000–57,000. Adding a 4m sliding electric gate adds GHS 8,500–14,000.

Do I need planning permission for a perimeter fence in Ghana?

A perimeter fence is typically shown on your approved building permit drawings as part of the site works. If you are adding a fence to an existing building that wasn't included in the original permit, a minor amendment application to your district assembly is usually required.

How long does it take to build a perimeter fence in Accra?

A perimeter fence for a standard residential plot (100×70ft) takes 3–5 weeks to complete — foundation strip, block work, plastering, and painting. The gate installation adds 1–2 days once the gate post pillars have cured.

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How we price and manage fencing and gate work

Free site visit within 48 hours

We assess your property at no charge before quoting. For fencing and gate work, the site visit confirms scope, access, existing conditions, and any complications that affect price. This is what makes our quote accurate rather than estimated.

Itemised PDF quote — every material and labour item listed

Your fencing and gate quote lists materials by quantity and unit cost, and labour by operation — separately. You can verify every line against current market prices. No lump-sum figures, no hidden items that appear later.

Fixed-price contract before any deposit

The price in the contract is the price you pay. It does not change without a signed change order agreed by both parties. We do not request additional funds mid-project unless you have changed the agreed scope in writing.

6-month workmanship warranty

Every Cornerstone fencing and gate project carries a written 6-month workmanship warranty from completion. Any defect in our workmanship is corrected at our cost within the warranty period — in writing, not as a verbal promise.

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Fencing And Gate services across Greater Accra

Cornerstone provides fencing and gate services across all parts of Greater Accra — East Legon, Airport Residential, Cantonments, Labone, Spintex, Tema, Adenta, Kasoa, Madina, Dansoman, Ashaiman, and Achimota — and in Kumasi, Takoradi, and Cape Coast.

Our fencing and gate work is priced on a site-specific basis after a free visit to your property. Access, existing conditions, material availability in your area, and the specific scope of your project all affect the final figure. The free site visit and itemised quote confirm your exact price before any commitment.

For diaspora clients managing properties from the UK, US, Canada, or Europe — we carry out fencing and gate work with full photographic documentation at every stage, sent via WhatsApp. You see exactly what has been done before each stage payment is released. Contact us to arrange a remote site assessment →

Before you hire any fencing and gate contractor in Accra

  • Ask for a written, itemised quote — not a lump sum or verbal estimate
  • Confirm materials will be GSA-approved (Ghana Standards Authority) where applicable
  • Request a written warranty period — verbal warranties are unenforceable
  • Never pay more than 30% upfront before work begins
  • Tie all payments to verified completion milestones — not calendar dates

Block wall fence specification — what determines quality

Foundation depth

A perimeter fence foundation must go deep enough to resist the lateral wind load on the fence panel above. A 1.8m fence panel on a 300mm strip foundation is structurally inadequate in most Accra soil conditions — the fence will lean and crack within 2–3 years. The correct minimum is a 600mm-deep strip foundation for standard residential fencing, deeper where soil is loose or poorly compacted.

Reinforcement

Fence columns (pilasters) every 3–4 metres should be reinforced with vertical rebar and concrete-filled. The wall panels between columns can be block-laid without rebar for standard heights, but the columns take all wind load. A fence with unreinforced columns will crack at column joints within a few years.

Coping and weatherproofing

The top of a block wall fence must be capped with a concrete or precast coping stone — a properly weathered profile that sheds rainwater to the outer face. A flat-topped fence without coping rapidly saturates in wet season, causing efflorescence, spalling, and render failure. We include coping in all fence contracts as standard.

Electric gate reliability — what makes a good installation

Electric gate failures in Accra are almost always caused by one of three things: undersized motor for the gate weight; inadequate gate post foundation (the motor reaction load is transmitted to the post — if the post moves, the gate misaligns); or poor electrical installation without proper surge protection. We specify gate motors rated for 150% of the actual gate weight, reinforced concrete post foundations, and surge-protected electrical supply for all gate motor installations. Get a fencing quote →

Why clients choose Cornerstone for trade work in Accra

Most trade contractors in Accra operate without a written contract, without a warranty, and without a fixed price. The most common complaint we hear from clients who come to us after a bad experience: "the price kept changing," "he stopped coming to site," or "the work failed and he won't come back." These are not inevitable outcomes — they are the result of engaging an unaccountable contractor without a written agreement.

Cornerstone's trade work is governed by the same principles as our full construction contracts: every job has a written, itemised, fixed-price contract signed before work starts. Every material is specified by brand and standard. Every project carries a 6-month written warranty. Your project manager sends you photographs of progress. If something is not right, we fix it — in writing, at our cost, within the warranty period.

We work across all parts of Greater Accra and can travel to Kumasi, Takoradi, and Cape Coast for larger projects. For a free site visit and itemised quote, WhatsApp Kwaku on +233 560 968 224 or use the quote form below.

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Cornerstone Build Ghana — licensed contractor, all trades

Cornerstone Build Ghana is a licensed and classified general contractor serving Greater Accra and Ghana's secondary cities. We carry out full residential and commercial builds as well as specialist trade work — plumbing, painting, tiling, solar installation, borehole drilling, damp proofing, fencing, gates, generator installation, roofing, waterproofing, electrical, carpentry, and foundation works.

Whether you are managing a full build, a renovation, or a standalone trade repair, our approach is the same: free site visit, itemised PDF quote, fixed-price contract, written warranty. Every job — not just the large ones. A painting job and a GHS 2,000,000 villa build are governed by the same written contract and carry the same 6-month warranty.

For diaspora clients based outside Ghana: we carry out all trade work with full photographic documentation at every stage. You receive WhatsApp photos before each stage payment is due, confirming what has been done before you release funds. For property maintenance and repair projects on properties you are not occupying, we can coordinate access with your caretaker or tenant and report back to you directly.

To request a free site visit and itemised quote for any trade service in Greater Accra, WhatsApp Kwaku on +233 560 968 224 or use our online quote request form. We typically respond within 2 hours during business hours and schedule site visits within 48 hours of initial contact.

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