Rumah Kreatif

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Residential Construction

We build your home from foundation to finish: on budget, on time, and in line with the Ghana Building Code.

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Overview

Residential Construction with Rumah Kreatif

Building a home is the largest investment most families in Ghana will ever make. We treat it that way. Rumah Kreatif handles the entire build under one contract and one accountable team: site clearing and setting out, foundations, blockwork, roofing, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) and finishing.

Every project starts with a detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ), so you know what your home will cost before a single block is laid. During construction you receive weekly photo and video reports, which is why so many of our clients build with us confidently from abroad.

  • Fixed, itemised BOQ before work begins
  • Weekly photo & video progress reports
  • Single point of accountability from design to handover
  • Phased payment tied to completed milestones

What's included

Everything covered, from start to finish.

  • 01

    Site preparation & setting out

    Survey verification, clearing, soil assessment and accurate setting out against your approved site plan.

  • 02

    Foundations & structure

    Strip, raft or pad foundations designed for the soil on your plot, with reinforced concrete columns, beams and slabs.

  • 03

    Blockwork & roofing

    Quality sandcrete or alternative walling, lintels and roof structures finished in aluminium, stone-coated or concrete roofing.

  • 04

    MEP installation

    Electrical wiring, plumbing, drainage and provisions for solar, water storage and air conditioning.

  • 05

    Finishes & fit-out

    Plastering, tiling, ceilings, doors, windows, kitchen and wardrobes, all specified to your taste and budget.

  • 06

    Handover & aftercare

    Snag list, final inspection, as-built documentation and a defects-liability period after handover.

How it works

  1. 01

    Brief & site visit

    We visit your land, review title documents and understand your budget and lifestyle.

  2. 02

    Design & BOQ

    Drawings are finalised and costed line-by-line so there are no surprises later.

  3. 03

    Permits

    We prepare and submit your building permit application to the relevant Assembly.

  4. 04

    Build in stages

    Construction runs in clear milestones: substructure, superstructure, roofing and finishing.

  5. 05

    Handover

    Joint inspection, snag fixes and keys in your hand.

Three-storey residential block under construction in Greater Accra
Rumah Kreatif site engineers inspecting columns on a house build
Modern family home with marble portal and timber cladding

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FAQs

Residential Construction: your questions

How much does it cost to build a house in Ghana?

In 2026 most residential builds in Greater Accra fall between roughly GH₵3,500 and GH₵8,500 per square metre depending on structure, specification and finishes. A standard 3-bedroom home of 110–140 m² therefore typically costs GH₵500,000–GH₵1.1 million all-in, excluding land. We provide an itemised BOQ for your specific design.

Can you build in phases as I raise funds?

Yes. Many Ghanaian homes are built in phases. We plan the stages so the structure is protected between phases (for example, completing the roof before pausing), and we price each phase separately.

Do you supply materials or do I buy them?

We can do either. Most clients prefer a full labour-and-materials contract because we buy in bulk, control quality and remove the risk of theft or wastage on site.

Will my house comply with Ghana's building regulations?

Yes. Our designs and construction follow the Ghana Building Code (GS 1207:2018) and the Building Regulations, 2022 (LI 2465), and we only start work once a valid building permit is issued.

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