Villa renovation and extension engineering in Dubai
Structural assessment, design and approval coordination for villa alterations and extensions. We review the existing property and develop the engineering around the changes you want to make.
What is included
Structural assessment
Review the existing structure and proposed changes to establish the assessment, investigation and strengthening work the design may need.
Design for extensions
Structural and architectural design for villa extensions: additional rooms or built area beyond the original approval.
Design for internal changes
Design for internal alterations: removing or adding walls, reconfiguring rooms, and the structural checks that come with them.
The permits the works need
Drawing preparation and submission coordination for the applicable alteration or extension route, including developer permission where required.
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Who this is for
Villa owners
Renovating or extending the villa you live in, and want the structural and authority side handled alongside the design.
Developers
Renovations or extensions across several villas in a community.
Contractors
A structural and design partner and the permit submissions, running alongside your build programme.
From existing home to proposed design
Understand the existing villa
Review the property, available drawings and approvals, and the changes you want to make.
Develop the changes
Coordinate the architectural design and structural assessment, identifying any further surveys or investigations needed.
Prepare the submissions
Develop the agreed drawings and coordinate the relevant authority and developer applications, including responses to review comments.
Before we begin
What shapes the timeline
The type of work, approval route, available drawings and review comments all affect the programme. We’ll help you understand the stages and dependencies for your project.
A clear scope and fee
We’ll set out the consultancy services included in our proposal, and identify authority, developer or third-party charges separately so you can plan your investment.
Start with what you have
For our first conversation, it helps to share:
- The property location
- What you want to build or change
- Existing drawings or site photographs
- Any target dates or project constraints
We’ll confirm the submission documents needed after reviewing your project.
A few questions, answered.
What determines the permit needed for a villa renovation?
The property and proposed work. Maintenance, internal alterations and extensions can use different services. Check the scope against the applicable authority and developer requirements before construction.
What determines whether a villa can be extended?
Planning controls, the existing approved building, structural condition and community requirements. These need to be assessed together before the proposed extension is developed.
When is a developer NOC required?
This depends on the community and the work. Developer permission addresses its property requirements and should be coordinated with the technical authority application. Explore an example of developer requirements.
How are interiors coordinated with the engineering?
The interior layout and finishes can be developed alongside the structural assessment and technical drawings. Gravity Design Studio provides the design scope, with responsibilities agreed as part of the project. Explore the Design Studio.
Discuss your project
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you understand the next steps.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates