diff --git a/basic_checks.yml b/basic_checks.yml
index c8db667..25d38c2 100644
--- a/basic_checks.yml
+++ b/basic_checks.yml
@@ -50,6 +50,12 @@
         name: git
         state: present
 
+    - name: Create /opt/pricer directory
+      file:
+        path: /opt/pricer
+        state: directory
+        mode: '0755'
+
     - name: Check out the pricer repository
       git:
         repo: https://gogs.gtsplab.com:5432/SVIG/pricer.git