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Installed works rates prices in Saudi Arabia today

Market prices for Installed works rates in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): one price per item, with its specification, unit, VAT and check date.

Market day
1 November 2026
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59
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Riyadh
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Saudi riyal

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Installed works rates

  • Structural frame (skeleton), labour only

    Labour-only rate for a villa or low-rise skeleton: formwork, steel fixing, casting and blockwork, with the contractor's formwork and tools; materials by the owner; Riyadh rate per m² of built-up area

    150

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedLabourChecked 29 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Structural frame (skeleton) with materials

    Supply and install (labour and materials) of a villa or low-rise skeleton: concrete, rebar, blocks, formwork and labour, excavation and finishes excluded; Riyadh rate per m² of built-up area

    613

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 28 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Machine excavation in normal soil

    Excavation in any soil except rock, including loading and spreading within the site; subcontract rate with equipment, fuel and operators, per m³ in place, Riyadh

    21.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 28 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Internal cement plaster, supply and apply

    Supply and install (labour and materials): internal cement-sand plaster about 2 cm with corner beads and mesh at joints; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    26

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 30 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Plastering, labour only

    Labour-only rate for cement plaster on walls and ceilings, materials by others; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    15

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    No VATLabourChecked 30 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Floor tiling, labour only

    Labour-only rate for ceramic or porcelain floor tiles up to 60×60 cm, fixed with adhesive or mortar and grouted; tiles and adhesive by others; Riyadh rate per m²

    37.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    No VATLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Internal emulsion painting, supply and apply

    Supply and install (labour and materials): two coats putty, one sealer and two coats emulsion, mid-range brand (Jotun, Jazeera or similar); Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    22

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 22 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Painting, labour only

    Labour-only rate for putty, sealer and two coats of emulsion on walls and ceilings, materials by others; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    10

    SAR / m²

    No VATLabourChecked 22 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Roof waterproofing, bitumen membrane 4 mm

    Supply and install (labour and materials): primer and torch-applied 4 mm polyester-reinforced bitumen membrane with laps and upturns; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    35

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Gypsum board ceiling, supply and install

    Supply and install (labour and materials): 12.5 mm gypsum board on galvanised framing, flat, taped and filled ready for paint; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    82.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Porcelain floor tiling, supply and install

    Supply and install (labour and materials): mid-range porcelain 60×60 cm on adhesive with grout and skirting; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    67.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Wall tiling, labour only

    Labour-only rate for ceramic or porcelain wall tiles in bathrooms and kitchens, fixed with adhesive and grouted; materials by others; Riyadh rate per m²

    Labour only; tiles and adhesive by the owner.

    40

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Large-format tiling 60×120 cm and up, labour only

    Labour-only rate for porcelain 60×120 cm and larger with levelling clips, adhesive and grout by others; Riyadh rate per m²

    Labour only; tiles, adhesive and clips by the owner.

    50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Marble or granite flooring, labour only

    Labour-only rate for fixing 2 cm marble or granite floor tiles on mortar bed, stone and mortar by others; Riyadh rate per m²

    Starting rate for standard sizes without materials; rises for large slabs and precision work.

    80

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • External acrylic painting, supply and apply

    Supply and install (labour and materials): exterior primer and two coats acrylic emulsion (Jotun, Jazeera or similar), scaffolding excluded; Riyadh rate per m²

    Rises to 40–60 SAR/m² where the surface needs preparation and repair.

    32.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Exterior texture spray finish, supply and apply

    Supply and install (labour and materials): primer, textured spray coat and acrylic top coat, scaffolding excluded; Riyadh subcontract rate per m²

    External profile texture paint, supplied and applied, for areas over 500 m².

    20

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Cementitious waterproofing for wet areas

    Supply and install (labour and materials): two coats flexible cementitious waterproofing with upturns 30 cm, for bathrooms, kitchens and balconies; Riyadh rate per m²

    49

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Bitumen coating to foundations, 2 coats

    Supply and install (labour and materials): primer and two coats bitumen paint on foundations, ground beams and buried surfaces; Riyadh rate per m²

    32.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Sprayed polyurethane foam roof insulation

    Supply and install (labour and materials): sprayed polyurethane foam about 3–5 cm, density about 40–45 kg/m³, with UV-protective top coat; Riyadh rate per m²

    Price varies widely with thickness, density and the protective top coat.

    77.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Gypsum board ceiling, labour only

    Labour-only rate for flat gypsum board ceilings on galvanised framing, taped and filled; materials by others; Riyadh rate per m²

    Installation only, plain gypsum board ceiling.

    27.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Drywall partition, supply and install

    Supply and install (labour and materials): 70 mm studs at 60 cm, one 12.5 mm board each side, taped and filled, insulation excluded; Riyadh rate per m²

    65

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Interlock paving 6 cm, supply and install

    Supply and install (labour and materials): grey concrete interlock 6 cm on 5 cm sand bed, compacted and joint-filled, kerbs excluded; Riyadh rate per m²

    Rises with special patterns and extensive ground preparation.

    45

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Lighting point, supply and install

    Supply and install (labour and materials): conduit, 1.5–2.5 mm² wiring and switch to one lighting outlet, light fitting excluded; Riyadh rate per point

    Labour alone is about 25–35 SAR per point in the same source.

    85

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / point

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Socket outlet point, supply and install

    Supply and install (labour and materials): conduit, 2.5–4 mm² wiring and 13 A socket outlet, mid-range brand; Riyadh rate per point

    Labour alone is about 30–40 SAR per point in the same source.

    97.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / point

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Split AC installation

    Install one wall split unit with up to 4 m copper pipe, insulation, drain and bracket (labour and fixing materials), extra pipe excluded; Riyadh rate per unit

    Each extra metre of copper pipe adds about 50–80 SAR.

    420

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / unit

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Disposal of broken concrete off site, per m³ solid

    Broken concrete or masonry measured solid, 1.3 bulking factor, 20 m³ tippers within Riyadh — Haulage only; loading and dump fees excluded

    27.62

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Disposal of debris off site, per tipper trip

    One load of a tipper of about 20 m³ (debris, soil or broken concrete) within Riyadh, with driver — Haulage within Riyadh; loading and dump fees excluded

    425

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / trip

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Machine excavation in normal soil

    Excavation in any soil except rock, including loading and spreading within the site; subcontract rate with equipment, fuel and operators — Excavation, loading and spreading on site; disposal off site, shoring and dewatering excluded; rock excluded.

    21.50

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Sandwich panel 75 mm, roof or wall (core not specified)

    75 mm insulated panel, core PU or rock wool as offered (sources do not name it), pre-painted steel skins — Panels with 0.5 mm pre-painted steel skins, fixings; supply and install; flashings and trims not stated by sources

    245

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Sandwich panel installation, labour

    Fixing roof or wall panels at 6–12 m height, panels by others — Labour and fixing; panels, flashings and lifting plant not stated

    22.50

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedLabourChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Sandwich panel, PU core 100 mm, roof or wall

    Polyurethane (PU/PUR) core 100 mm, pre-painted steel skins, no fire rating stated — Panels with 0.5 mm pre-painted steel skins, fixings; supply and install; flashings and trims not stated by sources

    245

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Sandwich panel, PU core 50 mm, roof or wall

    Polyurethane (PU/PUR) core 50 mm, pre-painted steel skins, no fire rating stated — Panels with 0.5 mm pre-painted steel skins, fixings; supply and install; flashings and trims not stated by sources

    185

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Sandwich panel, rock wool core 100 mm, fire-resistant, roof

    Rock wool core 100 mm (non-combustible core; fire rating to be confirmed by the maker), pre-painted steel skins, roof at 6–12 m height — Panel supply plus installation at 6–12 m height; flashings and trims excluded

    278

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Steel structure for hangar or aircraft shelter, 25–40 m clear span

    Portal or truss frame, high eaves (10–13 m), 25–40 m clear span; 45 kg/m² of plan area — Primary and secondary steel (frames, purlins, rails, bracing) supplied, fabricated, painted and erected; cladding, foundations and anchor bolts excluded

    788

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m² of covered plan area

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Steel structure for hangar, 60–80 m clear span

    Long-span truss hangar, 60–80 m clear span; 66.5 kg/m² of plan area — Primary and secondary steel (frames, purlins, rails, bracing) supplied, fabricated, painted and erected; cladding, foundations and anchor bolts excluded

    1,164

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m² of covered plan area

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Structural steel, supply, fabricate, paint and erect

    Hot-rolled steel beams and frames for buildings, item rate per tonne installed; one rate for all section weights (no light/medium/heavy split found) — Supply, fabrication, erection; painting assumed in the item rate (source does not itemise)

    17,500

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / ton

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Steel structure for warehouse, 20–40 m clear span

    Portal frame, low eaves (6–8 m), 20–40 m clear span; 35 kg/m² of plan area — Primary and secondary steel (frames, purlins, rails, bracing) supplied, fabricated, painted and erected; cladding, foundations and anchor bolts excluded

    613

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m² of covered plan area

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Reinforced concrete isolated footings

    RC pad footings C30–C40 (SRC where needed), about 2.0×2.0×0.6 m, 110 kg rebar per m³ — Concrete, rebar and side formwork. Excavation, blinding, bitumen coating and backfill excluded.

    1,492

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Reinforced concrete tie / grade beams

    RC tie or grade beams C30–C40, about 0.4×0.6 m section, 150 kg rebar per m³ — Concrete, rebar and formwork to both sides. Excavation, blinding, bitumen coating and backfill excluded.

    2,218

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • RC slab on grade 20 cm

    Ground-bearing RC slab 200 mm, C30–C40, rebar 115 kg/m³ (two layers), on polyethylene sheet — Concrete, rebar, polyethylene sheet. Sub-base, compaction, edge formwork, joints, hardener and finishes excluded.

    241

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • RC slab on grade 30 cm

    Ground-bearing RC slab 300 mm, C30–C40, rebar 115 kg/m³ (two layers), on polyethylene sheet — Concrete, rebar, polyethylene sheet. Sub-base, compaction, edge formwork, joints, hardener and finishes excluded.

    359

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • RC slab on grade 45 cm

    Ground-bearing RC slab 450 mm, C30–C40, rebar 115 kg/m³ (two layers), on polyethylene sheet — Concrete, rebar, polyethylene sheet. Sub-base, compaction, edge formwork, joints, hardener and finishes excluded.

    537

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Excavation for foundations in normal soil

    Machine excavation for footings and trenches up to about 2 m deep in any soil except rock — Excavation and depositing beside the excavation. Disposal off site, shoring, dewatering and rock excluded.

    35

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Excavation in rock

    Excavation in rock (Riyadh limestone) by excavator with hydraulic breaker, foundations and trenches — Breaking, excavating and depositing beside the excavation. Blasting, disposal off site and dewatering excluded.

    85.05

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Backfill with imported selected material, compacted in layers

    Imported selected fill placed and compacted in layers (about 20–25 cm) around foundations and structures — Supply of fill, placing, watering and compaction. Testing assumed included.

    75

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Disposal of excavated material and debris off site

    Load, haul and dump surplus excavated material or broken debris to an approved tip, measured in place — Loading, haulage and dumping. Tipping fees, if charged, not stated by the source.

    22.50

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Underground RC water / fire-water tank, 250 m³, full scope

    Internal 8.0×7.0 m, clear height 5.0 m, water depth 4.5 m (252.0 m³ net); base 0.45 m, walls 0.35 m, roof 0.3 m on 1 column(s); roof top at ground level

    Full build-up in open cut; excludes shoring, valves, puddle flanges and level gauges.

    1,903

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³ of net capacity

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Underground RC water / fire-water tank, 500 m³, full scope

    Internal 12.0×9.3 m, clear height 5.0 m, water depth 4.5 m (502.2 m³ net); base 0.5 m, walls 0.4 m, roof 0.3 m on 2 column(s); roof top at ground level

    Full build-up in open cut; excludes shoring, valves, puddle flanges and level gauges.

    1,454

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³ of net capacity

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Underground RC water / fire-water tank, 750 m³, full scope

    Internal 15.0×11.2 m, clear height 5.0 m, water depth 4.5 m (756.0 m³ net); base 0.5 m, walls 0.4 m, roof 0.3 m on 4 column(s); roof top at ground level

    Full build-up in open cut; excludes shoring, valves, puddle flanges and level gauges.

    1,237

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³ of net capacity

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Underground RC water / fire-water tank, 1000 m³, full scope

    Internal 17.0×13.1 m, clear height 5.0 m, water depth 4.5 m (1002.15 m³ net); base 0.5 m, walls 0.4 m, roof 0.3 m on 6 column(s); roof top at ground level

    Full build-up in open cut; excludes shoring, valves, puddle flanges and level gauges.

    1,115

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³ of net capacity

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Underground RC pump room shell, full structural scope

    Buried RC box beside the tank, built in the same open cut: internal 10×6 m, clear height 4.5 m, base 0.4 m, walls 0.3 m, roof 0.25 m — Excavation within the tank open cut, dewatering allowance, blinding, RC base, walls and roof with rebar and formwork, waterstop, external membrane, imported backfill, disposal. Excludes stair/access shaft, doors, hatches, sump, finishes, plinths and all MEP.

    Full build-up in open cut; excludes shoring, valves, puddle flanges and level gauges.

    4,491

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m² of internal floor area

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Breaking out reinforced concrete slabs and footings

    Break out RC slabs and footings by excavator-mounted breaker, cut rebar, stockpile rubble on site — Breaking, cutting rebar and stockpiling. Excavation to expose buried footings, disposal off site (add 22.50 SAR/m³) and scrap credit excluded.

    65.47

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m³

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Removing asphalt paving

    Break up and remove 120 mm asphalt (wearing + binder course), load and dispose off site — Breaking, loading and disposal off site. Saw-cutting edges, sub-base removal and reinstatement excluded.

    6.26

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Removing concrete paving

    Break up and remove 150 mm plain concrete paving, load and dispose off site — Breaking, loading and disposal off site. Saw-cutting edges, sub-base removal and reinstatement excluded.

    11.39

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Removing buried steel pipeline incl. excavation and backfill

    Steel pipe up to DN300, trench 1.2 m wide × 2.0 m deep — Excavation, removal, imported backfill compacted, disposal of soil. Scrap value, hazardous contents (fuel, oil), shoring, rock and surface reinstatement excluded.

    340

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Removing buried cables incl. excavation and backfill

    LV/MV or earthing cables, trench 0.6 m wide × 1.0 m deep — Excavation, removal, imported backfill compacted, disposal of soil. Scrap value, hazardous contents (fuel, oil), shoring, rock and surface reinstatement excluded.

    86.23

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Site clearance

    Clear site of vegetation, rubbish and debris and strip the top 150 mm, with disposal off site — Stripping 150 mm and disposal. Tree felling, demolition of structures and removal of buried services excluded.

    8.63

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m²

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 27 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Injection of cracks in concrete floor slabs (epoxy or PU)

    Crack injection in cracked slabs and surfaces by a Riyadh specialist contractor; ports, surface seal and resin; per linear metre of crack — Materials and labour for injecting the crack; inspection, coring and any structural strengthening excluded.

    200

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 29 October 2026Ask Quanta
  • Replacement of floor expansion-joint sealant with polyurethane

    Remove old sealant, clean, backer rod and one-part PU sealant in a 20 mm wide × 15 mm deep floor joint — Sealant and labour; backer rod, primer, joint saw-cutting, arris repair and plant excluded.

    24.95

    Estimate, not yet confirmed

    SAR / m

    VAT not statedSupply and installChecked 29 October 2026Ask Quanta

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