Pre-construction treatment for apartments in Sharurah

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

Before we start: what we know about Sharurah

Team note on Sharurah: 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.. Main roads in or near Sharurah: King Abdulaziz Road, King Fahd Road.

The centre of Sharurah sits about 724 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Picture an owner who has bought a new apartment in a building still rising on a quiet street. Before tiles go down and cabinets are fitted, the owner wants the structure protected from pests, so that the finished flat stays comfortable for years. This is a sensible instinct, and the time to act is before the interior is closed up, when walls, floor voids and service ducts are still open and easy to reach.

Sharurah sits at about 724 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. Inland desert towns of this height can see a mix of pests that move between open ground, gardens and buildings, so a new block is not automatically safe just because it is new. For an apartment owner, this means treatment should be planned as part of construction rather than added after complaints. Pricing is also worth understanding early: termite treatment is typically SAR 10–25 per m², bird control SAR 30–80 per m, and rodent control SAR 200–500 per visit. Knowing these ranges helps you compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.

A practical order of work keeps the job clean and affordable. First, ask the contractor to inspect the site and the open structure before finishing begins, and to note any gaps around pipes, vents and openings. Second, agree the treatment scope in writing, including whether termite work covers floors and walls and whether bird control is needed on balconies or roof edges. Third, carry out the structural treatment while the building is still open. Fourth, seal the gaps you have identified, then schedule a follow-up visit, which usually costs SAR 100–250. Finally, decide on ongoing cover: a pest-control visit costs SAR 150–400 per visit, and an annual contract runs SAR 500–1,500 per month, so choose the level that suits the building. Keep records of every visit so future owners can see what has been done.

In apartment buildings, the floor below is often where a leak shows first.

Signs worth paying attention to

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

• Taking over a new unit
• New land before the slab is poured

The most common causes

• Untreated soil — we check this before anything else.
• Site moisture — we check this before anything else.

Tools we use in Sharurah

The steps in order

1. Site inspection: Soil and moisture conditions.
2. Treatment: Applied at the right construction stage.
3. Documentation: A record for the property file.

Facts and costs — Sharurah

Questions from Sharurah

What we advise against

• Postponing treatment until after construction

What you get after the work

The written output: a treatment report for the property file. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.