How it works
How GHARTISCO works
Every artisan is checked by our team before they are listed. Your enquiry reaches them by SMS straight away, and a real person at GHARTISCO follows up with you on WhatsApp until the job is agreed.
For clients
Three steps to a verified artisan
Free to use, no account needed. Start from the directory, a trade page, the Assistant or a WhatsApp message: every route ends with a real person at GHARTISCO following up.
GHARTISCO Assistant
Online. Guided enquiryHi, I'm the GHARTISCO Assistant. Tell me what needs fixing today.
My kitchen socket keeps tripping the breaker.
That sounds like a job for an electrician. Leave that socket switched off for now. Which area are you in? I'll find a verified electrician near you.
- 1
Describe the problem
In your own words, or pick a trade and your area. It's free, and you don't need an account.
Kitchen tap is leaking - 2
A nearby artisan gets a text
The job goes straight to a verified artisan near you by SMS, even on a basic phone with no data.
GHARTISCO: New job. Kitchen tap is leaking, East Legon. - 3
Agree the price, then the work
Our team follows up with you on WhatsApp. Settle the price and time with your artisan before any work starts.
Price agreed first
Finding the right person
Search the directory, or describe the problem
Whether you already know the trade you need or you’re not sure what’s wrong, we’ll guide you to the right artisan.
Enquiry sent
A verified electrician near you has been alerted.
What happens next
- Enquiry sent
- Artisan alerted by SMS
- GHARTISCO confirms on WhatsApp
- Job agreed
Your enquiry, tracked
What happens after you send it
The moment you send an enquiry, the artisan gets a job alert by SMS and the GHARTISCO team picks it up on WhatsApp. You always know what happens next.
For artisans
More jobs. Even without a smartphone.
Join GHARTISCO and get discovered by clients across Accra. Get job alerts by SMS and update your availability with a simple text message.
SMS on any phone
- AVAILABLE
- GHARTISCO: You are now showing as Available. Clients can find you.
- GHARTISCO: New job alert. Leak repair, East Legon, tomorrow 10am. Client: Ama, 024 XXX XXXX.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
No. You can browse the directory, send an enquiry or message GHARTISCO on WhatsApp without creating an account.
How much does it cost to use GHARTISCO?
Using GHARTISCO is free for clients. You agree the price for the work directly with your artisan. Our pricing guide shows typical ranges so you know what to expect.
How are artisans checked?
Every artisan is reviewed by the GHARTISCO team before their profile goes live. Verified and Master Artisan badges show artisans who have passed further checks on identity and skills.
What happens after I send an enquiry?
The artisan gets a job alert by SMS straight away, and the GHARTISCO team contacts you on WhatsApp to confirm the details.
Why do I message GHARTISCO and not the artisan directly?
Enquiries go through GHARTISCO's WhatsApp Business line so there is a record of every request and a team that can follow up with you if anything goes wrong.
Which areas do you cover?
Accra and Tema to begin with, including Osu, East Legon, Madina, Adenta, Spintex, Dansoman and more. We will add further cities over time.
Tell us what needs doing.
Find a verified artisan near you, or message the GHARTISCO team on WhatsApp and we'll help.