Villa construction stages in Riyadh: what happens at each stage and what to check
From termite treatment and blinding concrete to handing over the keys: the stages of building a villa in Riyadh and what to verify before each one is covered.
General contracting · Riyadh
Excellence is the foundation of every project
Marafi Al Tamyeez General Contracting builds villas and commercial buildings from foundations to finishing, with engineering precision and respect for drawings, schedules and safety.
- Registered with the Saudi Contractors Authority
- Riyadh Chamber member
- VAT registered
Real photos from our sitesEvery photo on this site shows work by the Marafi team
A registered contractor, and you can verify it yourself
- Contractor membership Saudi Contractors Authority No. 2119211993 Verify number
- Chamber of Commerce membership Riyadh Chamber No. 1035903 Verify number
- VAT registration Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority No. 300037786900003 Verify number
01Services
From excavation to handover
Fourteen services covering the whole project cycle, contracted together or separately.
Villa Construction
We build your villa from excavation and foundations through the structure and finishing, with engineering supervision throughout. Learn more
Commercial Buildings
Commercial and office buildings with robust concrete structures, organised site management and strict safety. Learn more
Renovation & Rehabilitation
We turn old spaces into modern ones with long-lasting rehabilitation. Learn more02How we build
Quality that starts below ground
We never shortcut the hidden stages. Each one is inspected before the next covers it.
- 01
Termite treatment
Before anything else, the soil is treated against termites with approved products; treating them after construction is hard and costly.
- 02
Moisture barrier
A polyethylene sheet is laid carefully with generous overlaps to stop ground moisture rising into the concrete.
- 03
Blinding concrete
A layer of plain concrete gives a clean, level base for footing steel and keeps soil away from the reinforcement.
- 04
Footings and foundations
Formwork and rebar for footings, ground beams and necks, set out precisely, then poured and coated with bitumen below ground.
- 05
Columns and plumb checks
Column formwork is fixed and checked for plumb before and after each pour so every column stands true.
03Why Marafi
The right partner for quality, professionalism and delivery
Built to the drawings
We build exactly what the approved drawing shows and check with the engineer before, not after.
A complete site team
Labourers, technicians, supervisors and engineers, each in their role, with modern pouring and formwork equipment.
Safety at every stage
PPE, secured excavations and safe scaffolding are part of how we work every day.
Transparent proposals
An itemised proposal by stage, with what each item covers spelled out so there are no surprises.
04Before & after
Turning old spaces into modern ones
Interior staircase rehabilitation
A damaged, bare concrete staircase clad in marble with skirting and a timber handrail.
From bare soil to a finished bedroom
A room with a soil floor and exposed services became a refined space with new flooring, concealed lighting and a high-quality finish.
05Marafi
A registered Saudi contractor in Riyadh
Marafi specialises in general contracting of every kind. We deliver complete solutions that combine quality, accuracy and commitment to specifications and deadlines: residential villas and commercial buildings, reinforced concrete, interior and exterior finishing, infrastructure, boundary walls and tanks, and structural works.
About us06Blog
Practical guides before you build
Skeleton-only or turnkey: choosing the right contract for your villa in Riyadh
A clear comparison of contracting the structural shell only versus a full turnkey villa: scope, your role as owner, common mistakes and when each option fits.
Choosing a licensed contractor in Riyadh: what to check before you sign
Before you hand your plot to a contractor: how to verify Saudi Contractors Authority membership, chamber and VAT registration, and what a written contract should include.
Frequently asked questions
Questions owners ask before they start
Where does Marafi work?
We are based in Al Aqeeq, Riyadh, and work across Riyadh’s districts. For projects outside Riyadh, contact us to discuss.
Is Marafi a licensed contractor?
Yes. Marafi Al Tamyeez General Contracting is registered with the Saudi Contractors Authority (membership 2119211993), is a Riyadh Chamber member and is VAT registered; the numbers can be checked on the official sites.
Do you show prices on the website?
No. Cost depends on drawings, area and specification, so we visit the site, review the drawings and send an itemised proposal.
How do I get started?
Send us the project type, location and current stage on WhatsApp and we will arrange a site visit and review the drawings with you.
Start your project
Have a plot or a building that needs to be built right?
Tell us the project type and location. A Marafi engineer will arrange a site visit, review your drawings and send a detailed proposal.