Roof Insulation in As Safa, Jeddah
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About As Safa
As Safa is among Jeddah's most populous districts, stretching between Prince Majid Road to the west and Al Haramain Road to the east under the Airport municipality, with apartment blocks and villas spread over a relatively old, sectioned plan. The age of many buildings makes roof re-insulation and treating rising damp in walls some of the most requested jobs here. District guide
Why As Safa homes need roof insulation
Apartment buildings, villas and shops and commercial buildings define As Safa in north Jeddah, beside Al Haramain Road. An apartment building's roof is shared and crowded with AC units and flat tanks, so top-floor residents bear both the heat and the leaks. High humidity affects bonding and curing, so application is scheduled in the least humid hours. Intense heat most of the year makes roof thermal insulation a core part of the solution, not an optional extra. The fix: assess the existing system with a moisture survey; restore over it if dry, or strip and rebuild if saturated.
- Main roads
- • Al Haramain Road
- • Prince Majid Road
- • Umm Al Qura Street
- Common buildings
- • apartment buildings
- • villas
- • shops and commercial buildings
Materials and specifications
- Bituminous membrane (rolls): Durable torch-applied waterproofing, suited to large concrete roofs.
- Spray polyurethane foam: Seamless thermal and waterproof layer in one; needs a UV-protective topcoat.
- Liquid acrylic or polyurethane coating: Flexible layer ideal for maintenance and detailed roofs.
- Extruded polystyrene boards (XPS): Compression-resistant thermal insulation under tiles.
We select products conforming to the relevant Saudi standards and apply them per the manufacturer's datasheet.
Execution plan in As Safa
- Inspect the roof, measure the area and check slopes and drains
- Clean the surface, remove failed insulation and treat cracks
- Apply primer to ensure adhesion
- Install the waterproofing layer and turn it up the parapet walls
- Flood-test with water long enough to confirm no leaks
- Install thermal insulation and the protection layer or tiles
Indicative prices for typical As Safa sizes
| Case | Size | Estimated cost (SAR) | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller | 300 m² | 13,500 – 25,500 | Written, by work type |
| Typical | 500 m² | 22,500 – 42,500 | Written, by work type |
| Larger | 700 m² | 31,500 – 59,500 | Written, by work type |
Indicative ranges excluding VAT, based on sizes common in the district; not a quote. Final price after inspection.
Questions from As Safa residents
How much does roof insulation cost for an apartment building in As Safa, Jeddah?
In As Safa, for about 500 m² the indicative cost is SAR 22,500–42,500 before VAT (SAR 45–85 per m²). Prices are indicative and confirmed after inspection according to condition, material and access.
Which material is used for roof insulation in As Safa?
Commonly a bituminous or liquid membrane plus a thermal layer (foam or XPS) and protection, with thickness set by the thermal calculation.
How long does roof insulation take in As Safa, and do you serve it?
The work takes typically two days to a week depending on area, layers and the flood test. Jeddah is one of the cities we serve directly; the inspection in As Safa is scheduled by team availability.
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