The Most Common Mistakes First-Time Builders Make in Ghana (and How to Avoid Them)

Building your first home or investment property in Ghana is exciting! Whether you’re here or planning from abroad. But without proper planning, many first-time builders lose time, money, and peace of mind.

Here are the three most common mistakes we see first-time builders make, and why they’re so costly.

Starting Construction Without a Clear Plan

Many people rush to start building as soon as they acquire land. But breaking ground without full drawings, permits, and a cost plan often leads to:

• Redesigns halfway through the project
• Delays while fixing mistakes or waiting for approvals
• Wasted resources on work that has to be redone

Choosing the Cheapest Contractor

It’s tempting to pick the lowest quote, especially when building from the UK or abroad. But the cheapest option often hides:

• Poor-quality materials
• Hidden costs that appear later
• Shortcuts that lead to unsafe or weak structures

Ignoring Professional Site Supervision

Whether you’re in Accra, Kumasi, or London, your project needs daily oversight. Without it, small mistakes can go unchecked and turn into major, expensive problems later.

Build Smart, Build Stress-Free

Your first build should be a proud milestone — not a source of stress. By avoiding these three mistakes, you protect your budget, your timeline, and your vision.

At Deveer & Co., we combine:

• Planning and documentation for clarity
  
  
• Transparent cost control for accountability
• Hands-on supervision for quality assurance

…so you can build with confidence, wherever you are in the world.

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