Pre-handover inspection in Khafji: for companies (annual contract)

Prepared by the technical team · editorial review · last updated 13 November 2026 · Sources

What is specific about Khafji for pre-handover inspection

Khafji is about 2 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). The centre of Khafji sits about 9 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Khafji: King Abdullah Road. Team note on Khafji: Kashf teams serve this city and its nearby districts with the same documented inspection standard: device-based leak detection without demolition, a written report, and a clear scope before any work begins..

A company that owns or leases an office, warehouse or small plant in Khafji often finds out about problems only when a tenant leaves or a sale is agreed. A pre-handover inspection is the moment to check the building before keys change hands, so that any defects are recorded, agreed and fixed rather than argued over later. For businesses on an annual service contract, the same check can be done each year, which turns a one-off stress into a routine part of property management.

The local facts shape what an inspector should look for. The centre of Khafji sits about 9 m above sea level, and the town is about 2 km from the sea coast. That combination means buildings are close enough to the coast for salt-laden air to matter, while sitting on low ground where water can gather after heavy rain. An inspection should therefore pay close attention to external walls and render, roof edges and drainage outlets, door and window frames, and the lower sections of walls and floors where moisture collects. Equipment such as air-conditioning units and exposed metal fixings should also be checked for corrosion. Recording these findings with dates and photos gives both the owner and the incoming party a clear baseline.

A sensible sequence runs as follows. First, agree the scope and the handover date with the company's facilities contact, and confirm which areas are covered by the annual contract. Second, walk the site from the outside inwards, noting the condition of walls, roofs and drainage before moving to interior rooms, utilities and fittings. Third, list every defect with its location, size and urgency, and separate minor maintenance from items that need restoration. Maintenance visits typically cost SAR 150–400 per visit, while restoration is priced at SAR 50–150 per m², so a clear list helps the company budget realistically. Fourth, have the owner and the outgoing or incoming party sign the report, and schedule the agreed repairs before the handover is finalised. Finally, keep the signed report on file so that the next annual inspection starts from a documented starting point.

For companies, an annual contract sets the scope, the visit schedule and the reports in writing.

When do you need pre-handover inspection?

If you notice one of these signs in Khafji, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

• Taking over a new unit
• Buying a used property

The most common causes

• Hidden workmanship defects.
• A silent leak — we check this before anything else.

How we choose the tool in Khafji

From the first visit to the report

1. Network checks: Water and drainage are tested.
2. Insulation and roofs: Roofs, wet areas and tanks are inspected.
3. Report: Findings in writing before you sign.

Facts and costs — Khafji

Short answers for Khafji

What we advise against

• Signing before the inspection

What you get after the work

You receive: a findings report before handover, in a technical report with a verification code.