Rodent control in Al Slama, Riyadh: before buying or handover

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Slama

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

Main roads in or near Al Slama: Makkah Road, King Saud Road, Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Road.

An owner preparing to buy or take over a home in Al Slama often inherits more than the walls and fittings. Previous occupants may have left food stores, unsealed pipe gaps, or a rodent problem that has been quietly building for months. Because the property is being transferred, the new owner is usually the one who has to decide whether to treat the problem first, negotiate a repair before handover, or walk away. Waiting until after the keys change hands can leave the buyer paying for a problem they did not create and cannot easily prove.

Al Slama sits at about 24.6814, 46.7042, roughly 4.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. Its centre lies about 605 m above sea level. These facts place the neighbourhood on the northern side of the city, so the owner should expect a mix of residential density and open ground around it. Where homes sit close together and gardens or vacant plots border the street, rodents can move between properties easily. Pricing for rodent control in the area is set per visit, at SAR 210–525 per visit, so a single inspection and treatment is a modest cost compared with repairing damaged wiring or insulation later.

For a buyer, the sensible order is this. First, inspect the property before the sale closes, looking for droppings, gnawed wires, and gaps around pipes and vents. Second, if signs are present, ask the seller to arrange a pest-control visit at SAR 300–400 per visit, and have the report confirm the work is complete. Third, plan for a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, since rodent control usually needs a second check. Fourth, if the property also shows wood damage, get a termite assessment, which is priced at SAR 10–25 per m², and treat that separately from rodent work. Fifth, if the building has open areas or bird activity nearby, compare bird control at SAR 30–85 per m. Finally, once you own the home, consider an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month so the property stays protected after handover.

Before buying or taking over a property, an inspection gives you findings in writing before you sign.

When do you need rodent control?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• Noises in the ceiling at night
• Gnawed bags and cables
• Droppings near the kitchen

Causes we see in the field

• Uncovered food waste — we check this before anything else.
• Gaps around pipes and doors.
• An open drain — we check this before anything else.

How we choose the tool in Al Slama

How the work is done, step by step

1. Inspection: Entry points and runways are found.
2. Sealing: Gaps are closed before anything else.
3. Traps and stations: Closed stations placed away from children and pets.
4. Follow-up: Stations are checked and new gaps closed.

Al Slama in facts and sources

Common questions about rodent control in Al Slama

What we advise against

• Putting out open poison without sealing the entry points

What you receive

You receive: the sealed entry points and the station positions, in a technical report with a verification code.