Spray foam insulation in Al Shafa, Riyadh: cost & published offers

Prepared by the technical team · editorial review · last updated 13 November 2026 · Sources

Before we start: what we know about Al Shafa

The centre of Al Shafa is at 24.7969, 46.6401, about 9.9 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 3 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Al Shafa is largely commercial, with shops and offices.

The centre of Al Shafa sits about 656 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Main roads in or near Al Shafa: King Fahd Road, Thumamah Road, King Abdulaziz Road.

The nearest wadi channel is about 1.1 km from the centre of Al Shafa (OpenStreetMap).

Al Shafa sits at 24.7969, 46.6401, about 9.9 km from the centre of Riyadh, and its centre is roughly 656 m above sea level. The area has an approximate radius of 3 km and is largely commercial, with shops and offices. Because it is a mix of trading frontages and office buildings, the first thing checked here is the building's use and the surfaces that carry the most exposure, such as roofs and any ground-floor or basement areas. The nearest wadi channel is about 1.1 km from the centre of Al Shafa, a fact that shapes how we look at drainage and water run-off around a property before any foam is specified.

Several points can only be settled on the site visit. The technician confirms the exact substrate, whether it is block, concrete or an older finish, and records any existing cracks, damp patches or signs of earlier repairs. The measured area is taken on the spot, since the published rates are quoted per square metre and the final figure depends on what is actually there. Access, the condition of surrounding walls and any obstacles that affect the work are also assessed in person. Where a quotation depends on these details, it is confirmed after the visit rather than assumed in advance.

To help the technician prepare, it is useful to have the following ready: the approximate roof or wall area, the plan of any basement or bathroom that may need attention, photographs of visible cracks, and a note of any past leaks or previous coatings. Published reference rates for this area are listed per unit, for example spray foam at SAR 20–45 per m², crack injection at SAR 40–125 per m, and liquid roof waterproofing at SAR 10–25 per m². These ranges give a starting point only; the final scope and cost are set by the survey. Sharing these details in advance lets the visit focus on confirming the work rather than measuring it from scratch.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• A hot metal-sheet roof or hangar
• Leaks from the panel joints
• Thermal and water insulation needed together

Where the problem usually comes from

• A common cause: no UV protection on the surface.
• A common cause: joints in metal sheets and sandwich panels.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

From the first visit to the report

1. Survey: Joints, fixings and gutters are checked.
2. Preparation: The surface is cleaned and dried.
3. Spraying in layers: Foam is applied in passes to the agreed thickness.
4. Protection: A UV-resistant top coat protects the foam.

Al Shafa in facts and sources

Questions from Al Shafa

What we advise against

• Leaving foam exposed to the sun without protection

What you receive

You receive: thickness, density and materials in the quality record, in a technical report with a verification code.