Surveying and Contracting in Riyadh
Riyadh is the largest construction market in the Kingdom, from new residential plans in the north and east to commercial and infrastructure projects. EL EMAN is preparing to serve Riyadh projects with survey crews equipped with Total Station and GNSS, and contracting experience since 2021.
Ground and projects in Riyadh
Riyadh sits on the Najd plateau. Its ground varies from limestone near the Tuwaiq escarpment to wadis such as Wadi Hanifah and the flat land of newer plans, so every site needs accurate levels before excavation, grading and flood drainage are designed.
Surveying
- Topographic surveys of plots and plans before design
- Setting out axes, columns and footings for villas, buildings and commercial projects
- Levels and cut-and-fill quantities on rocky sites
- As-built surveys of existing buildings
General contracting
- Concrete structures for villas and residential buildings
- Finishing for homes, offices and showrooms
- Site preparation, grading and boundary walls
- Renovation and maintenance of existing buildings
Surveying equipment
- Sales of Total Station, GNSS and level instruments
- Short and long-term rental
- Adjustment, calibration and maintenance
- Accessories: tripods, prisms, poles and batteries
How we work in the Kingdom
- ScopeYou send the location and the work or instrument, and we agree the deliverables and coordinate reference.
- Official routeWe explain up front what needs official approval, such as a Balady survey decision, and what can be done directly.
- FieldworkSurvey crews with Total Station and GNSS, or contracting crews, depending on the project.
- DeliveryCAD drawings, point and quantity tables on KSA-GRF17 / UTM, or works handed over to specification.
EL EMAN is preparing to enter the Saudi market and is taking requests now. Work that needs a licence from the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information or a Balady survey decision goes through a classified or accredited engineering office in the Kingdom, and we arrange this clearly with you before starting.
FAQ
Do you cover all of Riyadh?
We are targeting projects across Riyadh and agree the delivery approach and site visits with each client based on location and scope. Send us the map location and we will reply with details.
Which UTM zone is used in Riyadh?
Riyadh is in zone 38N, and the Kingdom uses the KSA-GRF17 geodetic reference frame. You can convert coordinates free with our coordinate converter.
Do I need a survey report for a building permit in Riyadh?
Yes. The survey decision is requested through the Balady platform and issued through a surveying-classified or accredited engineering office. We explain this route before any fieldwork.