New Building Permit
We take a new building permit from code-compliant drawings all the way to the issued licence, ready for construction to start.
- Professional Engineering Team
- Fast Service
- High Quality
- Trusted Engineering Solutions
What is this service?
A building permit is the official authorisation issued by the municipality through the Balady platform that allows an owner to start construction under approved engineering drawings and within the applicable planning regulations. As a licensed engineering office, ABAK prepares, signs and stamps the architectural, structural and MEP drawing set, submits the application on the owner's behalf once authorised electronically through the Nafath national single sign-on, and follows it through review until the permit is issued.
Why do you need this service?
A legal prerequisite — no construction may start without it, and building without one exposes you to violations, fines and a stop-work order.
Confirms the project complies with the Saudi Building Code and with fire-safety and thermal-insulation requirements.
Protects the owner legally and links the project to the 10-year hidden defects insurance policy.
Speeds up issuance: a complete, professionally prepared file avoids the review comments that cause most delays.
Service Preparation Steps
Engagement & authorisation
You appoint ABAK as your licensed engineering office on Balady via Nafath single sign-on.
Data entry
We enter the plot and updated title-deed data and confirm the land sits within an approved subdivision plan.
Drawing preparation
We produce the full detailed set — architectural, structural, MEP and safety — to the Saudi Building Code.
Submission
The application, supporting documents and (where required) the survey report are filed electronically on Balady.
Clearing comments
We respond to review comments and resolve code-compliance points until approval.
Issuance
Fees are settled and the final permit is issued together with an approved copy of the drawings.
What does the service include?
Approved Standards & Codes
Frequently Asked Questions About This Service
How do I obtain a new building permit in Saudi Arabia?
The permit is issued electronically through the Balady platform and starts with authorising a licensed engineering office via Nafath single sign-on. The office enters the plot and title deed data, prepares the architectural, structural and MEP drawings to the Saudi Building Code, then files the application and clears review comments through to fee settlement and issuance.
How long does a building permit take to issue?
It depends on how complete the file is, the type of project and the volume of review comments raised by the municipality. A complete, compliant file submitted right the first time is the single biggest factor in shortening the timeline, while incomplete or non-compliant files go through repeated comment cycles.
What documents are required for a building permit?
You need an up-to-date title deed with the plot inside an approved subdivision plan, electronic authorisation of the engineering office, the drawing package stamped by that office, a survey report or declaration where required, and the hidden defects insurance policy at the relevant project stage.
How do I authorise an engineering office on Balady?
From the owner's Balady account you select the authorisation service, choose the licensed engineering office and confirm through Nafath single sign-on. Once accepted, the office can enter data, upload drawings and follow the application on the owner's behalf.
Why Choose abak?
We combine deep engineering expertise with high quality standards to deliver solutions you can trust.
Experienced Engineers
A team of certified consultants and engineers with long experience in the Saudi market.
High Quality Standards
Strict adherence to the Saudi Building Code and international engineering best practices.
Modern Engineering Solutions
We use the latest tools and technologies to deliver precise, efficient designs.
Professional Consultation
We listen to your needs and design the right solution for your project and budget.
Fast, Reliable Delivery
We commit to timelines and deliver our projects on schedule.
How We Work With You
Clear steps from first contact to final delivery.
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Contact Us
Reach us on WhatsApp or by phone and share your project details.
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Requirement Analysis
We study your needs and set a clear, suitable engineering plan.
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Engineering Execution
Our team executes the work precisely to the highest standards.
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Final Delivery
We hand over complete deliverables with post-delivery support.
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