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Published by Civitas Editorial • November 2026 • 5 min read

Managing a property in Greater Accra comes with unique environmental demands. Overlooking small details often leads to costly headaches. Here are five of the most frequent mistakes we encounter in the field.

1. Painting Over Damp Plaster Without Fixing the Water Source

Applying a fresh coat of paint over bubbling, flaky plaster is purely cosmetic. Unless the underlying pipe weeping, roof flashing leak, or rising damp is rectified, the new paint will peel again within weeks.

2. Neglecting Earthing in High-Humidity Climates

In coastal areas like Tema and south Accra, salt air corrodes copper earth rods and terminal clamps. A compromised earth wire exposes expensive inverter air conditioners, smart televisions, and computers to severe damage during power surges.

3. Letting Air Conditioning Drainage Drip onto Walls

Many AC installers route drainage pipes haphazardly down the exterior wall. Over months, this continuous trickle creates black algae streaks and erodes external rendering. Always ensure drain pipes discharge into ground-level gravel or drainage lines.

4. Using Acidic Cleaning Chemicals on Polished Porcelain Tiles

Using harsh industrial acids to remove light stains strips the protective glaze from porcelain and ceramic floor tiles, making them permanently porous and prone to trapping dirt.

5. Hiring Unvetted Artisans Without Clear Written Scope

Verbal agreements with roadside artisans frequently end in incomplete work, substandard materials, and no accountability when issues reoccur. Always demand defined scopes and accountable service delivery.