Going to see the land? Don't come back with only photos.
A site visit is your best chance to spot problems the documents won't show—moved pillars, someone already farming, water in the rains, a neighbour who knows the history. Prepare with this checklist and come back with evidence.
Walk the plot before you walk away.
Set the season, the time and what you found. See how much a visit can really tell you — and what you'd miss.
What each marker in the lab shows
- 1. Corner pillarsCount and photograph every pillar and compare them with the printed site plan.
- 2. Access roadCheck whether the road is usable all year, or only in the dry season.
- 3. Low groundDips, silt, reeds and dark soil can mean water collects here in the rains.
- 4. NeighboursAsk who owns the land, whether anyone else bought it, any disputes, and where water goes in heavy rain.
What the lab teaches
- Visit in daylight with someone you trust.
- The rainy season shows what the dry season hides.
- Missing pillars mean: call your surveyor.
Site-visit preparation checklist
Tick items as you prepare and while you're on the land. Your ticks are saved on this phone, so you can use it on site.
Before you go
On the land
Questions for neighbours
After the visit
Stay safe on site
If anyone threatens you or demands money to access the land, leave and don't argue. Using land guards is a criminal offence under the Land Act, 2020—report it and get legal advice.
Can't go yourself?
Our local agent can visit the plot for you, check in with GPS, take location-stamped photos and ask the neighbours—then send you the report.
Request an independent site visit →Common questions
What should I take to a land inspection in Ghana?
Your phone with the plot's coordinates saved, a power bank, a printed site plan, and someone you trust. Go in daylight.
How do I prove I visited the right plot?
Take photos with LandCheck: each is stamped with its GPS location, time and distance from the plot, plus a code anyone can check at landcheckgh.com/verify-photo.
When is the best time to inspect land?
During or just after the rainy season if possible, so you can see where water collects.
Come back with evidence, not just impressions.
Check the plot before you go, then record your visit with GPS-stamped photos.