Know Your Building Cost Before You Build
Plan your build. Trust your budget. Find your team. Free construction cost estimates for 16 cities across Ghana.
No sign-up required. All prices in GHS (Ghanaian Cedi).
How It Works
Describe
Enter your city, house type & size
Estimate
Get an instant cost range
Download
Save a detailed budget report
Connect
Find builders near you
New · Plan Intelligence Review
Get more than an estimate.
Understand the plan before you build.
A pre-build read on your building plan — buildability, cost drivers, room layout, ventilation, construction complexity, and the right questions to ask your architect and contractor. Written for Ghanaian owners, diaspora homeowners, and small developers.
Buildability & cost drivers
What's quietly expensive in the plan and what you can swap without losing the design intent.
Layout, light & ventilation
Cross-flow, west-facing heat, single-aspect rooms, and circulation that won't work in real life.
Owner questions to ask
Specific questions for your architect, engineer, and contractor — phrased so you get useful answers back.
Investor & developer angles
Rentability, resale, phasing, and room to expand later — vertical, rear, or side.
Included with the Project Pass · GHS 1,260 one-off
Everything You Need to Plan Your Build
Instant Cost Estimates
Get a cost range in seconds — tailored to your city, house type, and finish level.
16 Cities Covered
Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Cape Coast, and 11 more Ghanaian cities.
Materials Breakdown
See how much cement, iron rods, roofing sheets, and more you will need.
Find Builders
Connect with contractors, architects, and suppliers near you.
AI Floor Plan Analysis
Upload your floor plan and let our AI extract room layouts and square footage.
Budget Reports
Download a detailed PDF breakdown to share with your bank or contractor.
Common Questions
How much does it cost to build a house in Ghana?▼
A modest 3-bedroom house in Ghana typically costs between GHS 350,000 and GHS 1,200,000 depending on city, finish level, and plot conditions. RafterEdge gives you an instant range tailored to your project — Accra and Tema sit at the higher end; northern cities like Tamale and Wa are usually 15–25% lower.
How accurate are RafterEdge estimates?▼
RafterEdge presents a low-to-high range, not a single number. The model is calibrated against real Ghanaian build data with adjustments for city, soil condition, number of floors, and finish level. Treat the high end as your safe planning figure and add a 10–15% contingency.
Which Ghanaian cities does RafterEdge cover?▼
16 cities: Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Ho, Bolgatanga, Wa, Sunyani, Techiman, Goaso, Sefwi Wiawso, Dambai, Damongo, and Nalerigu.
Is RafterEdge free?▼
Yes. The cost estimator, materials price directory, vendor and artisan directories, and home loan matching are all free. Optional paid extras include a downloadable PDF budget report and AI concept renders (inspiration images in your chosen style — not exact architectural 3D models).
Do I need an account to use RafterEdge?▼
No account is required to get an estimate, browse materials, or compare vendors. You only need to sign in if you want to save projects, upload a floor plan, generate a PDF report, or contact an artisan.