Your Property. Better Visibility.
Owning a property does not always mean being physically present to check on it.
Whether you live elsewhere in Ghana or outside the country, reliable information about your property's condition can help you make better maintenance decisions.
Civitas Property Watch is designed to provide scheduled property condition inspections, photographic documentation and practical reporting.
What We Offer
Structured, objective evaluations of accessible spaces carried out with detailed checklists.
Basic Property Inspections
A scheduled visual assessment of accessible areas within an agreed inspection scope, noting general upkeep and obvious defects.
Detailed Condition Reports
Structured observations supported by high-resolution photographs and practical recommendations for issues requiring attention.
Monthly Property Oversight
Scheduled property checks and updates for customers requiring ongoing visibility throughout the year.
Vacant Property Monitoring
Customized scheduled checks for unoccupied properties, checking for moisture, leaks, pest signs, and boundary integrity.
Who Is Property Watch For?
Solving real oversight challenges for local and remote property stakeholders.
Property Owners Living Abroad
Eliminate reliance on hearsay or burdensome family favors. Receive direct, objective photographic reports of your property in Ghana.
Owners of Temporarily Vacant Homes
Detect roof leaks, dampness, drainage blockages, or pest ingress before they turn into costly structural remediation projects.
Landlords Away From Properties
Keep an independent eye on tenant care, exterior boundary conditions, and routine maintenance without constant travel.
Families Managing Inherited Properties
Establish transparent, unbiased, documented records of estate buildings to support collaborative family decisions.
Property Managers Needing Extra Support
Augment your team’s field inspection capacity with standardized, dependable property assessments in Accra and Tema.
How Property Watch Works
Five clear steps ensuring security, authorized access, and actionable reporting.
Tell us about the property
Share its location, occupancy status, property type, and specific inspection priorities via WhatsApp or our enquiry form.
Agree on the inspection scope
We confirm legal access authorization, checklist parameters, appointment timing, and inspection fees.
The property is inspected
An assigned competent personnel completes the agreed visual checks, verifying electrical, plumbing, walls, and grounds.
Receive your report
We provide observations and supporting dated photographs, highlighting issues that may need attention or maintenance.
Decide on the next steps
Any identified repairs or follow-up services are separately assessed, quoted, and approved by you before anything is undertaken.
Important Limitations & Legal Boundary:
Property Watch is a periodic inspection and reporting service. It is not continuous security surveillance, insurance, structural engineering certification, or a guarantee against theft, damage, or deterioration.
Stay Informed. Plan With Confidence.
Inside a Civitas Property Inspection Report
What you receive directly on WhatsApp & secure PDF within 24 hours of every inspection visit.
Property Audit #CIV-2026-089
4-Bedroom Detached House • East Legon Hills, Accra
Delivered: 19 Oct 2026 • 14:30 GMT
Roof & Drainage
Sound Condition
Gutters clear of debris. No cracked roof tiles. 6 timestamped photos attached.
Water Storage & Pump
Operational • Tank 85% Full
Booster pump pressure normal. Float switch responsive. Polytank sealed.
Air Conditioning • Flagged
Master Bedroom Unit Leaking
Drainage pipe blocked causing minor indoor drip. Fixed repair estimate attached: GH₵ 180.
Perimeter & Security
Secure • Electric Fence Live
Gate motors tested. Perimeter wall intact. Security lights operational.
Private Cloud Link: 28 Geotagged Photos + 2 Video Clips
Accessible 24/7 on your mobile device or desktop overseas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about managing your property in Ghana from the UK, US, Canada, or Europe.
How does Civitas Property Watch help Ghanaians living abroad in the UK, US or Canada?
Civitas Property Watch acts as your independent, professional eyes and ears on the ground in Greater Accra and Tema. We carry out scheduled checklist inspections, photograph and verify building elements (roofing, damp, storage tanks, electrical, compound walls), and deliver timestamped digital reports directly to your WhatsApp and email within 24 hours. No awkward family favours or conflicting reports.
How much does a property inspection cost for a diaspora owner in Accra or Tema?
Single comprehensive photographic property inspections start from GH₵ 350. Ongoing monthly oversight subscriptions start from GH₵ 300 per month, which include routine physical checks, water meter/tank monitoring, utility status verification, and priority technician dispatch when repairs are required.
What is included in a Civitas photographic inspection report?
Every report includes high-resolution dated photographs of exterior walls, roof condition, ceilings, plumbing fixtures, overhead water tanks, pumps, electrical distribution boards, and grounds. It flags urgent defects, preventive maintenance recommendations, and verified contractor repair estimates.
Can Civitas coordinate and supervise repairs while I am overseas?
Yes. If an inspection uncovers an issue—such as a leaking pipe or damaged roof sheet—Civitas provides an itemised repair scope and transparent cost quote. Once approved, our vetted technicians complete the repair with full before-and-after photographic sign-off.