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.
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Villa construction in Riyadh
We build your villa from excavation and foundations through the structure and finishing, with engineering supervision throughout.
A villa is a decision you live with for decades, so we treat it as one engineered project rather than a string of separate trades. We start by reading the approved drawings and preparing the site, then build the foundations, the concrete frame, blockwork and plaster, through to interior and exterior finishing, with an engineer checking every stage until you receive a villa with nothing left to fix.
What’s included
- Review of architectural and structural drawings before work starts
- Termite treatment, polyethylene sheet and blinding concrete
- Foundations, footings, ground beams and column necks
- Concrete frame: columns, hollow-block or solid slabs, stairs
- Blockwork and internal and external plaster
- Exterior paint and profile finishes on request
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How we deliver it
- 01
Site visit and review of drawings and permit
- 02
A detailed proposal with items, stages and schedule
- 03
Staged execution, each stage inspected before the next
- 04
Final handover and close-out of any remarks
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Frequently asked questions
Villa Construction
Do you build shell-only (skeleton) or full turnkey?
Both. You can contract us for the structural skeleton only or for full construction through finishing, and the proposal spells out exactly what each item covers.
Can work start before the building permit is issued?
We do not start construction before the permit and approved drawings are in place, but we can visit the plot and review drawings early so the proposal and schedule are ready.
How do I follow progress on my villa?
We send photo updates at every key stage, foundations, columns, slabs, blockwork and plaster, and you can visit the site at any time by arrangement with the site supervisor.
What decides the cost of building a villa?
Area, number of floors, foundation and slab type and the finishing level. After the visit and drawing review we give an itemised proposal rather than a generic estimate.
Read before you start
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.
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Foundations & Footings
Solid foundations that start with termite treatment, a moisture barrier and blinding concrete, then footings and ground beams.
Learn more 03Structural Skeleton Works
A precise concrete frame: plumb columns, reinforced slabs and stairs, built strictly to the structural drawings.
Learn more 08Interior Finishing
Gypsum ceilings and lighting, floors, paint, doors and bathrooms, with detail that reflects your taste.
Learn moreStart your project
Have a project in mind?
Tell us the project type and location. A Marafi engineer will arrange a site visit, review your drawings and send a detailed proposal.