Surveying in Syria: how contractors and developers can commission a survey in Damascus, Aleppo or Homs

Construction, rehabilitation and infrastructure projects in Syria need the same surveying foundations as projects anywhere: a reliable survey control network, accurate topographic data, setting-out and a clear record of existing conditions. For contractors, consultants and developers, including those managing a project from outside the country, the practical question is how to commission that work and get usable data back.

This guide explains surveying in Syria from the client’s side: how to arrange engineering surveying in Damascus, Aleppo or Homs with YAZ, a survey company with an office in Syria.

Does YAZ have an office in Syria?

Yes. YAZ Development for Surveying & Contracting has an office in Homs, opposite Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, with surveying staff and equipment in place to respond to project enquiries in Syria. YAZ itself was established in Riyadh in 2015; together, its operations in Saudi Arabia and Syria have more than 60 active surveying teams and more than 250 employees.

The Homs branch is led by two Syrian engineers: Sohib Barazi, survey projects manager and chief civil surveyor, and Anas Aldahik, relations and business development manager. No Syrian projects are listed by YAZ yet.

Which surveying services are available in Syria?

YAZ Syria works on engineering and construction surveying for contractors, consultants and developers:

• topographic surveys for design and planning;
• survey control networks;
• setting-out for construction surveying;
• road and infrastructure surveying;
• earthworks surveys and quantities;
• existing-condition and as-built surveys;
• technical survey support and dedicated surveying teams.

The team, equipment and deliverables are defined for each project. YAZ does not handle title-deed or individual plot matters; these are handled by licensed land-survey offices.

Can YAZ work in Damascus and Aleppo?

Yes. The YAZ Syria team, based in Homs, is available for surveying work in Damascus and its countryside, and in Aleppo, and travels to site with its own instruments. Homs lies about 160 km north of Damascus and about 190 km south of Aleppo, so the same team serves all three cities. YAZ has no office in Damascus or Aleppo.

How do I request a survey from outside Syria?

Many developers and contractors manage Syrian projects from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf or elsewhere. The process is designed to work remotely:

1. Send the request on WhatsApp at +966 50 298 0251 or by email to info@yazdv.com, or use the quotation form.
2. Describe the site and scope (see the list below).
3. Receive a written quotation with the team, equipment, deliverables and method agreed for your scope.
4. Coordinate access on site with your local representative.
5. Receive the data in the agreed formats, such as CAD drawings and survey reports, so your design team can use it wherever it is based.

What should I send for a quotation?

• the city and site location (a map pin or coordinates);
• the approximate area or length of the site;
• the type of survey: topographic, control, setting-out, as-built or earthworks;
• any existing drawings or design files;
• the coordinate system and deliverables you need;
• your required start date.

YAZ prices each request in a quotation once the scope is clear.

What experience does YAZ bring to Syria?

YAZ founder and civil engineer Fadi Hamsho carried out field surveying in Syria between 2005 and 2007, including topographic surveys of villages in the Homs region, road surveys and surveying for an excavation contractor. Since 2015, YAZ has supported more than 115 projects in Saudi Arabia, using Leica, Trimble and Hi-Target instruments. YAZ is the exclusive Hi-Target agent in Saudi Arabia.

Who can work with YAZ in Syria?

Syrian, Saudi and Qatari contractors, consultants, developers and engineering companies that need surveying support for projects in Syria, through dedicated teams, defined survey packages or technical support.

Next step

Read more on the YAZ Syria page, then send your site location and scope on WhatsApp or through the quotation form.