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Borehole Drilling Service

Unreliable Ghana Water supply makes boreholes standard in new developments — the rig is the whole barrier to entry.

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Business structure

Rig-based drilling, casing, pump installation and water testing for homes, estates, schools and NGOs.

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Capital requirements

All figures in Ghana Cedis (GHs). These are planning estimates — get quotes from local suppliers before committing money.

Tools, plant and vehiclesGHs 180,000 – GHs 1,125,000
Initial materialsGHs 96,000 – GHs 600,000
Yard or office spaceGHs 72,000 – GHs 450,000
Permits, insurance and classificationGHs 52,000 – GHs 325,000
Total initial investmentGHs 400,000 – GHs 2,500,000
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Licensing & permits

The compliance path in Ghana, from registration through to sector regulators.

  1. 1Reserve the name and register the business at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC)
  2. 2Get a TIN linked to your Ghana Card and register for tax at the nearest GRA office
  3. 3Apply for a Business Operating Permit from your Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly
  4. 4Get a development and building permit from the Assembly's physical planning department
  5. 5Register with the Ministry of Works and Housing classification scheme to bid for contracts
  6. 6Obtain an EPA permit and take contractors' all-risk insurance for larger sites
  7. 7Register as a driller with the Water Resources Commission and obtain drilling permits
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Target market

  • Homeowners and estate developers
  • Schools, churches and clinics
  • NGOs on rural water projects
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Risk assessment

01

Client payment delays and retention held for months

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Material price escalation mid-contract

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Site accidents and liability without proper insurance

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Land title disputes stalling a project entirely

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Marketing strategies

  1. 1Register on GhanaTenders and Assembly supplier rolls for public contracts
  2. 2Photograph every finished job and keep a portfolio on WhatsApp and Instagram
  3. 3Build relationships with architects and estate developers who feed work
  4. 4Quote fast and in writing — most jobs are lost to slow quotes

Fees, levies and permit requirements change. Confirm the current position with the Office of the Registrar of Companies, the Ghana Revenue Authority and your Metropolitan, Municipal or District Assembly before you spend.

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