Termite control for duplexes in Al Mrwj, Riyadh

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

What is specific about Al Mrwj for termite control

The centre of Al Mrwj is at 24.7578, 46.6637, about 5 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 2.1 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The nearest wadi channel is about 2.8 km from the centre of Al Mrwj (OpenStreetMap).

Main roads in or near Al Mrwj: King Fahd Road, Northern Ring Road, King Abdulaziz Road. The centre of Al Mrwj sits about 635 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Mrwj has both villas and apartment buildings.

Does a duplex in Al Mrwj, Riyadh, really need a termite check, or can it wait until damage shows? Al Mrwj sits at about 24.7578, 46.6637, roughly 5 km from the centre of Riyadh, within an approximate radius of 2.1 km. The area has both villas and apartment buildings, and the centre lies about 635 m above sea level. The nearest wadi channel is about 2.8 km from the centre, so ground conditions can vary from one street to the next. Waiting for visible damage is rarely the cheaper option. A termite treatment is priced at SAR 10–25 per m², so the size of your duplex, both floors and shared walls included, will shape the final figure.

The inspection starts with a walk through both units and the shared areas, checking for mud tubes along walls, skirting boards, door frames and window sills. The technician looks at the floor slabs, under-stair spaces, wooden cabinets and any stored timber, and notes any signs of moisture or leaks that attract termites. Where pests are found, the visit is recorded so the treatment can be planned area by area. If the property also has birds or rodents, the inspector notes those too, since bird control is quoted at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, and a general pest-control visit at SAR 160–420 per visit. A follow-up visit, priced at SAR 105–265, is normally needed to confirm the treatment has worked.

Before the visit, clear the areas around walls and cupboards so the technician can reach skirting boards and inspect the back of fitted furniture. Move stored wood, cardboard and old papers away from walls, and note any past leaks, damp patches or areas of recent repair. If you share the duplex with a neighbour, tell them the date so access to common walls and roof spaces can be arranged. For ongoing protection, ask about an annual pest-control contract, which ranges from SAR 525–1,575 per month, and check which option suits your building. Having these details ready lets the inspection cover the whole duplex in one trip.

In a duplex, the two floors often share lines, so tests are done floor by floor.

Signs worth paying attention to

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

• Fallen wings near windows
• Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
• Mud tubes on the walls

The most common causes

• A common cause: a continuous water leak.
• A common cause: constant damp near the foundation.
• Wood in contact with soil — we check this before anything else.

Tools we use in Al Mrwj

How the work is done, step by step

1. Mapping the tubes: Activity is traced back to the entry point.
2. Choosing the plan: Soil treatment, injection or bait stations.
3. Execution: Applied according to the plan.
4. Follow-up: Stations and treated areas are rechecked.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Mrwj

Questions from Al Mrwj

What we advise against

• Treating the visible wood and leaving the damp source

What you get after the work

You receive: the treatment plan and the injection or station positions, in a technical report with a verification code.