Building restoration in Al Slama, Riyadh: with a verifiable technical report

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

What is specific about Al Slama for building restoration

The centre of Al Slama is at 24.6814, 46.7042, about 4.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Slama: Makkah Road, King Saud Road, Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Road.

The centre of Al Slama sits about 605 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Picture a family who has owned an older building in Al Slama for years. The walls have started to show damp patches after rain, the render is flaking near the base, and the question is whether a light repair will be enough or whether the structure needs a fuller restoration. Owners in this position often delay, hoping the problem will stay small, but in a neighbourhood like this one the sooner the cause is found, the simpler the work tends to be.

Al Slama sits at roughly 24.6814 north, 46.7042 east, about 4.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, and its core area covers a radius of around 1.2 km. For an owner, that location means the building is close enough to the city centre to benefit from established services, yet far enough out that the nearby environment has its own character. The centre of the area is about 605 metres above sea level, so the site sits on a plateau rather than in a low basin. Owners should keep these facts in mind when planning, because they shape how a contractor should assess drainage, site access and the exposure of exterior walls.

A practical sequence helps keep costs predictable. First, arrange a maintenance visit to record the condition of walls, roofs and drainage, which typically falls in the range of SAR 160 to 420 per visit. Second, identify the source of any moisture before choosing a finish, since covering damp walls without fixing the cause only hides the problem. Third, measure the affected areas accurately, because restoration is usually priced per square metre, between SAR 55 and 160 per m², depending on the materials and the extent of the work. Fourth, request a written scope that lists each task, the materials, and the cleanup, so that both sides agree on what is included. Finally, schedule the work in stages and inspect each stage before moving on, which keeps the building usable and makes any later issues easier to trace.

Each job ends with a written report that carries a verification code you can check on our site.

When do you need building restoration?

These are the signs most often linked to building restoration:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

How we choose the tool in Al Slama

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.

Facts and costs — Al Slama

Common questions about building restoration in Al Slama

Mistakes that cost more

• Restoring before the damp source is stopped

The written outputs

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