Building restoration for restaurants in Al Aqyq, Riyadh

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Aqyq

The centre of Al Aqyq is at 24.7740, 46.6309, about 8.1 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 2.8 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Aqyq sits about 647 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

The nearest wadi channel is about 0.7 km from the centre of Al Aqyq (OpenStreetMap). Main roads in or near Al Aqyq: King Fahd Road, Northern Ring Road, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road.

Is a restaurant building in Al Aqyq, Riyadh, worth restoring rather than rebuilding? For most owners the answer depends on the condition of the structure and the cost of the work, and both can be judged from a proper inspection. Al Aqyq sits at about 24.7740, 46.6309, roughly 8.1 km from the centre of Riyadh, within an approximate radius of 2.8 km. The area lies at about 647 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel runs about 0.7 km from the centre. Those site conditions matter, because drainage and exposure to runoff can affect how a restaurant building ages. Restoration work is priced per square metre, from SAR 55 to SAR 160 per m², while a maintenance visit costs between SAR 160 and SAR 420 per visit.

Our inspection starts with a walk-through of the whole building, both inside the kitchen and dining areas and outside along the walls, roof edges and entrance. The inspector checks for cracks, moisture staining, damaged render, failing waterproofing and signs of water collecting near the foundation, since the nearby wadi makes drainage a real concern at this location. Kitchen extraction points, floor drains and grease-prone surfaces are examined closely, because restaurant use puts more stress on these areas than on an ordinary office. The inspector then measures the affected surfaces, which gives a clear basis for the per-square-metre estimate. Findings are recorded and explained in plain terms, so the owner can see which repairs are urgent and which can wait.

Before the visit, it helps to gather a few items so the inspection is efficient. Provide the building's floor plan or sketch, including the kitchen, storage and seating areas, along with any previous repair records or maintenance invoices. Note any problems you have already seen, such as leaks after rain, cracks that have grown or areas where the floor stays damp. Make sure the team can access the roof, the back service area and the kitchen during opening-free hours, and let staff know the visit is planned. Clear access to drains and electrical panels will also help. With these details ready, the inspector can give you a realistic picture of the work needed and its likely cost.

For restaurants, visits are planned outside service hours and recorded for the premises file.

When do you need building restoration?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• Cracks in the plaster
• Peeling paint
• Damage left after a leak

The most common causes

• A common cause: the age of the building.
• Earlier damp — we check this before anything else.
• A leak that was never treated.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

How the work is done, step by step

1. Survey: The cause of the damage is recorded.
2. Treating the cause: The water source is stopped first.
3. Restoration: Plaster, tiles and paint.
4. Handover: Before-and-after photos.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Aqyq

Questions from Al Aqyq

Mistakes that cost more

• Restoring before the damp source is stopped

What you receive

You receive: before-and-after photos and the work done, in a technical report with a verification code.