ProjectGuard Africa inspector documenting construction progress on a Zimbabwean residential build

Foundation verified · Harare

14 photos · GPS tagged

Independent oversight in Zimbabwe

Your eyes on the build site.

We inspect, photograph and verify your project — so you only pay for work that actually happened.

Nationwide
Independent

The problem

Most diaspora builders only learn the truth when they fly home.

By then the money is gone, the materials are missing, and the project is months behind. We change that — one verified visit at a time.

Builders disappearing after payment
Inflated quotations
Poor workmanship
Substandard materials
Fake progress reports
Theft of materials
Delayed projects
Cost overruns

What we verify

Six pillars of independent oversight.

From the first quotation to the final certificate — every stage checked, photographed and documented by people you trust.

Quote Verification

Before you approve a quotation, we compare market prices, source alternative quotes, verify suppliers and flag inflated costs — line by line.

Progress Verification

Every stage documented with photos, video, GPS pin and timestamps. Foundations to finishes, the truth from the ground up.

Material Quality Checks

Cement, bricks, roofing, steel, sand, aggregate — we confirm what was delivered matches what you paid for.

Contractor Vetting

Experience, registration, references and capacity — verified before a single dollar is released.

Payment Release Verification

Contractors no longer get paid on their word. We verify progress on site, submit evidence, and you decide what to release.

Anti-Corruption Monitoring

We watch for missing materials, inflated invoices, false progress claims, duplicate purchases and unauthorised changes.

Stage verification

Every stage. Documented with proof.

Photos, videos, GPS coordinates and timestamps — uploaded to your dashboard before the report lands in your inbox.

Photo evidence
Video walk-throughs
GPS tagged

Foundations

Verified & documented

Walling

Verified & documented

Roofing

Verified & documented

Plumbing

Verified & documented

Electrical

Verified & documented

Finishes

Verified & documented

ProjectGuard Africa inspector verifying brick wall quality on a Zimbabwean construction site

Payment release verification

Contractors stop getting paid on their word.

The most powerful safeguard for diaspora clients — no funds move until we’ve confirmed the work has actually happened.

  1. 1

    Contractor requests payment

    A milestone payment claim is submitted to you.

  2. 2

    ProjectGuard visits the site

    Within agreed turnaround, often the same day.

  3. 3

    Progress is verified

    Against quote, drawings, materials and workmanship.

  4. 4

    Evidence is submitted

    Photos, video, measurements and a written assessment.

  5. 5

    You decide what to release

    Approve, partial-release or reject — in full control.

Inspection packages

Choose the level of oversight your build deserves.

Basic

Custom quote

Priced per project, location & duration

Eyes on site, every month.

  • One site visit per month
  • Progress photographs
  • Written progress report
  • Budget observations
Request Basic quote

Standard

Custom quote

Priced per project, location & duration

Weekly verification for active builds.

  • Weekly inspections
  • Photo & video reports
  • Material verification
  • Progress tracking
Request Standard quote
Most popular

Premium

Custom quote

Priced per project, location & duration

Hands-on oversight, three visits a week.

  • Three inspections per week
  • Contractor monitoring
  • Material quality checks
  • Procurement reviews
  • Risk alerts
Request Premium quote

Executive

Custom quote

Priced per project, location & duration

Full project management oversight.

  • Random unannounced inspections
  • Full project management
  • Procurement management
  • Contractor performance reviews
  • Weekly executive reports
Request Executive quote

Additional services

Add what your project needs.

Pay-per-use services, on top of any package.

Quote reviews
Supplier sourcing
Contractor vetting
Drone surveys
Snagging inspections
Completion certificates
Property valuations
Project management

Client dashboard

Monitor your build from London, Joburg or Toronto.

One secure portal — progress, photos, videos, budget, contractor performance and upcoming milestones, refreshed after every inspection.

  • Live project progress timeline
  • Inspection history with media
  • Budget tracking vs. quotation
  • Contractor performance scoring
  • Supplier quotations archive
  • Upcoming milestone alerts

Project

Borrowdale Residence

On schedule
Foundations100%
Walling84%
Roofing42%
Electrical & Plumbing18%
Finishes0%

Budget used

62%

Inspections

14

Next visit

Fri

Request a quote

Every project is different. So is every quote.

Travel distance, site location, project size and inspection frequency all shape the price. Tell us about your build and we’ll send a tailored quote — usually within 24 hours.

  • No obligation — quotes are free
  • Fixed monthly fee, no hidden costs
  • Pay in USD, GBP, ZAR, CAD or AUD
  • Cancel or change package any time

We’ll reply within 24 hours. Your details are never shared.

Protect your investment before the next payment goes out.

Tell us about your project. We’ll match you with the right package and schedule the first inspection within days.

Email hello@projectguardafrica.comWhatsApp us on +263

Independent. Impartial. On the ground.