Buildings that have been in use for years, especially schools and government buildings, suffer worn networks, floors and facilities. Rehabilitation makes them fit for use again at far lower cost than demolition and rebuilding, provided the scope is defined precisely from the start.
Signs your building needs rehabilitation
- Repeated sewage overflow or persistent odours from tanks.
- Broken or sunken floors in classrooms, corridors and courtyards.
- Water leaks and damp marks on walls.
- Worn washrooms and washbasins that no longer serve the number of users.
- Missing or damaged shades in outdoor areas.
Renovation versus rehabilitation
Renovation fixes specific defects, such as repairing plaster or replacing damaged tiles. Rehabilitation is broader: it restores all or part of a building to efficient use, and may include removing old tanks and building new ones, replacing the whole sewage network and connecting it to the public sewer.
Most common rehabilitation items
From the projects we delivered for public schools, these items came up again and again:
- Removing and rebuilding concrete collection and septic tanks.
- Replacing sewage lines and connecting them to the public network.
- Supplying and installing ceramic tiles in classrooms, corridors and courtyards.
- Supplying and installing washbasins.
- Building shades and rehabilitating the site after works.
How we deliver a rehabilitation project
- Inspect and photograph the current condition, identifying causes, not only symptoms.
- Prepare a clear bill of quantities for the owner's approval.
- Phase the works to minimise disruption, especially in schools.
- Carry out the works under supervision, then test (for example drainage tests) before closing up.
- Hand over and match completed items to the agreed scope.
Have a building in Riyadh that needs renovation or rehabilitation? Send us site photos on WhatsApp and we will arrange a site visit.