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- Company & coverage
- Quotes & delivery
- Quality, safety & approvals
- Warranty
- Documents & registration
- Careers
- Waterproofing by application
- Contracting, fit-out and protection lines
- Systems and technologies
- Problems and diagnosis
- System comparisons
- Company, quality and documents
- Projects, tools and contact
01Company & coverage
01What does Prime Shield do?
Three connected pillars: general contracting, fit-out & finishing, and waterproofing & building protection — our deepest speciality.
Details: Company02Which cities do you work in?
We are based in Riyadh, and our operational capability extends to Al-Kharj, Al-Muzahimiyah, Huraymila, Sudair, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Jeddah, Taif and Abha, with crews working in parallel on several sites.
Details: Company03Do you work with government entities and developers?
Yes. Our record includes projects for government entities, developers, main contractors and hotels, among them the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Mahd Sports Academy and InterContinental Abha.
Details: Projects04Do you take on smaller projects, such as villas?
Yes — villas as well as residential compounds and commercial and government projects; the scope of each project is set out in the offer.
Details: Projects05What kinds of waterproofing and insulation do you install?
Waterproofing for roofs, basements, tanks, pools, wet areas, car parks and planters; thermal insulation with PU foam, XPS and EPS boards and foam concrete; concrete repair and protection, crack injection and expansion joints; epoxy floors and microcement; and synthetic and bituminous membranes.
Details: Solutions02Quotes & delivery
06What happens after I send a request for quotation?
You receive a reference to follow the request; our technical team reviews the details and files, contacts you, visits the site if needed and sends an itemised offer.
Details: How we work07How do you price a project?
By the area, the system, the surface condition, access and the specification — so every offer is built on the project data or an inspection, and we publish no fixed prices.
Details: Request a quote08How can I follow up my request?
Enter the request reference and the last four digits of the mobile number you used on the request tracking page; no personal data is shown.
Details: Track your request09Can an engineer review my problem before I ask for a quote?
Yes — through a technical consultation request: describe the case and attach photos, and our engineering team reviews it and gets back to you.
Details: Technical consultation10How do you choose the right system?
By the structure, the surface condition, the use and the approved specification. We inspect the site or review the drawings, propose a system for each location, and submit data sheets and manufacturer certificates before supply.
Details: System Finder11How long does the work take?
It depends on the area, the system and how ready the site is; the programme is set out in the offer. Our crews work in parallel across sites to each project’s programme.
Details: How we work03Quality, safety & approvals
12How do you control quality on site?
Every layer is inspected and recorded before the next, with hold points approved by the consultant and a quality file handed over with the project.
Details: Quality13Is the company ISO certified?
Yes: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, issued by Royal Impact Certification Ltd and valid until 16/08/2029.
Details: Certificates & approvals14Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold eleven approvals from manufacturers and suppliers: eight approved-applicator certificates and letters (including a Weber Saint-Gobain accreditation letter for concrete repairs and waterproofing and a Saudi Insulation Factory approved-applicator certificate for all its insulation products), two certified-applicator approvals and one certified-distributor certificate, each within its own scope.
Details: Partners & manufacturers15How do you manage safety on site?
Under an ISO 45001 certified system: risk assessment, permits to work for high-risk activities, a daily toolbox talk and PPE suited to every activity.
Details: HSE16Are you prequalified with the National Housing Company (NHC)?
Yes. We hold a supplier prequalification approval for the developmental housing project and a material approval for the Al-Mousa Sadan project, both issued by the National Housing Company.
Details: Certificates & approvals04Warranty
17Do you give a written warranty?
Yes, with a written warranty certificate. Warranty according to the approved system, manufacturer recommendations and the project agreement.
Details: Warranty18How can I verify a warranty certificate?
Scan the QR code on the certificate or enter its code (PSW-XXXX-XXXX) on the verification page to see its status, without any client details.
Details: Verify a warranty05Documents & registration
19How do we register you as a supplier or subcontractor?
Our registration and invoicing details (CR 7052877623, VAT 314467201100003) are on the company page with one-tap copy; we send any further document on request.
Details: Company20Can I download your prequalification profile?
Yes, in Arabic and English, and you can browse it page by page on the website.
Details: Company profile06Careers
21Are you hiring?
There are no open positions listed right now; you can send your CV at any time.
Details: Careers07Waterproofing by application
Roofs & terraces8
- Which system suits my roof?
- Can waterproofing and thermal insulation be done together?
- Can a leak in an existing roof be fixed without removing the tiles?
- How much does roof waterproofing cost?
- Can new waterproofing go over the old layer?
- When does a roof need re-waterproofing?
- Why does water pond on the roof after rain?
- Can a roof be waterproofed in summer?
08Contracting, fit-out and protection lines
Thermal insulation8
- What is the difference between PU foam and XPS boards?
- Can a metal-sheet roof be insulated?
- How much will I save on electricity?
- In what order are the waterproofing and insulation layers built on a roof?
- Is thermal insulation required for new buildings in Saudi Arabia?
- Can walls be thermally insulated?
- Can thermal insulation be added to an existing building?
- What do U-value and R-value mean?
09Systems and technologies
10Problems and diagnosis
11System comparisons
12Company, quality and documents
13Projects, tools and contact
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