Building your own home or villa? Here are rough prices per square metre for the structure and for turnkey, and what must be in the contract before you sign.
Rough prices per square metre of built area. The price depends on the foundations, number of floors, basement and finishing level.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Structure with materials, economy (per m²) | SAR 450 – 550 |
| Structure with materials, mid-range (per m²) | SAR 580 – 950 |
| Example: 375 m² villa, turnkey, mid-range | SAR 550,000 – 950,000 |
💡 "Structure" (ʿaẓm) means the frame (foundations, columns, slabs, walls) without finishing. "Turnkey" means ready to live in. Make sure you're comparing the same thing.
🏗️ Sources differ a lot on structure prices. Get detailed quotes from 3 contractors on the same drawings so you compare fairly.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), including contractors' price guides and Riyadh customers' jobs. Sources vary a lot, so the ranges are wide. The final price is agreed between you and the contractor. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
You need approved drawings and a municipality building permit before any digging.
A soil test decides the right foundations. Saving on it can cost you cracks later.
An independent supervising engineer checks the work matches the drawings, especially the steel and concrete pours.
Payments should be tied to completed stages: foundations, frame, walls...
Name the steel, concrete and blocks in the contract, not just "good materials".
Heat and waterproofing insulation in Riyadh saves a lot on electricity and protects the home for years.
Check the commercial registration, and ask about similar projects they've built.
Specifications, quantities, timeline, payments and guarantee, all written and attached to the drawings.
Hire an independent engineering office to supervise the work for you.
Each payment after a stage is complete and checked by the engineer.
Ask about the guarantee on the structure and defects after handover, in writing.
See homes they built years ago, and talk to the owners.
Coming soon. We're checking building contractors in Riyadh now: phone number, registration and past work. Then you'll be able to contact them directly, with no commission.
Count the land, design, permits, structure, finishing, furniture and a 10–15% reserve.
Photograph the steel before pouring and the services before they're covered. You'll be glad later.
Concrete needs time to cure properly. Rushing can weaken the structure.
Insulating walls and roof during the build is far cheaper than later.
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Join freeUsually 4 to 8 months for the structure, and one to two years for a full turnkey villa, depending on size and contractor.
With materials is easier for you but needs clear specifications. Labour only gives you more control but needs your time and follow-up.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the contractor directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026