Fit Out & Renovation
Wall Panelling and Cladding in Saadiyat Island
Timber, fluted, fabric and stone effect panels fixed to a levelled frame, used to finish a feature wall, protect a corridor or hide uneven plaster and surface cabling. The MELLS carries this out in Saadiyat Island with its own directly employed team and a named supervisor. A supervisor visits first, and the written quotation follows before any work begins.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- By appointment
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
5.0 on GoogleFully insuredNo subcontractorsOpen 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday
Wall Panelling and Cladding at a glance
| Service | Wall Panelling and Cladding |
|---|---|
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Property types | Villas and apartments |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Quoted per project, typically 1 to 6 weeks depending on scope and approvals |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | A measured test for every job, with photographs before and after |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Visits in Abu Dhabi by appointment, Monday to Saturday |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
A fit out company for villas, apartments, offices and shops, building ceilings, partitions, joinery, flooring and finishes with its own trades. Most fit out delays in Abu Dhabi come from permits, building access rules and trades waiting on each other. We identify the approvals your building, master developer or the authorities ask for at the site visit, prepare that paperwork, and run every trade under one supervisor to a written programme.
- Wall checked for damp and flatness before a frame is fixed
- Panel joints set out to line up with doors, sockets and corners
- Panels fixed on battens or clips with an air gap behind
- Sockets and switches brought forward to the new face
How we carry out wall panelling and cladding
Setting out comes first. The panel module is drawn on the wall so joints fall evenly at each end and line through with door heads and switch plates. Timber battens or a metal clip rail are fixed and packed until they are true, since the panels follow whatever is behind them. Panels in veneered board, painted mouldings, fluted profiles, upholstered fabric or thin stone are then fixed from one corner, and edges are closed with a matching trim or a shadow gap. Electrical plates are extended to sit flush.
Panelling a damp wall hides the problem and feeds it. Behind a sealed board on an external wall or beside a bathroom, moisture condenses in the cool of the AC and mould spreads unseen, so the wall is tested with a meter first and an air gap is left. Real timber veneer shrinks in the dry indoor air and opens at the joints unless it has acclimatised in the room. In towers, cladding in corridors and lobbies may need the building to accept the material, which the site visit confirms.
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey and diagnosis. A technician inspects the system or surface, takes readings and photographs, and explains what was found in plain language.
- Written quotation. You receive a written quotation against a defined scope before any work starts. Anything outside that scope is quoted separately.
- Protected, supervised work. The work area is protected and isolated, and the job is carried out by our own technicians under a named supervisor.
- Testing. Every job ends with a measured test suited to the discipline, so the result is a reading and a photograph and not an opinion.
- Report and warranty. The completed report reaches you within the hour. Any failed point is put right free of charge within 48 hours.
Talk to a supervisor about wall panelling and cladding today.
Why choose The MELLS for wall panelling and cladding
What an ordinary job leaves out, and what you can hold us to.
| Point | An ordinary job | The MELLS |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | A figure over the phone, with extras added on the day | A written quotation after a site visit, and nothing added on the day |
| Team | Crews supplied through agencies or subcontractors | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Method | Parts replaced until the fault goes away | The fault is found, measured and explained before any part is replaced |
| Handover | The job ends when the crew leaves | A measured test for every job, with photographs before and after |
| Aftercare | A return visit is charged | A failed check is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
Our commitments on every wall panelling and cladding job
The same standard on a single room or a whole estate.
Written quotation
The scope is fixed in writing before any work begins.
Named supervisor
One person is responsible for your job from the visit to handover.
Checked before handover
A measured test for every job, with photographs before and after.
Put right within 48 hours
If a check fails, we come back and correct it free of charge.
Fully insured
Our work in your home or premises is covered by insurance.
Discreet crews
Uniformed, briefed on your house rules and respectful of your privacy.
Wall Panelling and Cladding in Saadiyat Island: what we plan for
Saadiyat Island mixes very different homes within a short drive. Saadiyat Beach Villas and Jawaher sit by the golf course, Saadiyat Lagoons and Saadiyat Reserve are newer villa communities further inland, and the beach side has apartment buildings such as Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Beach Residences and the St Regis Residences. Soho Square and Park View are apartment buildings near the Cultural District.
Along the north shore the wind brings salt and fine beach sand onto every terrace. Inland, golf and garden irrigation keeps humidity up around the villas, and open plots still being built on send dust across the newer communities on windy afternoons. Outdoor condensers near the beach corrode quickly, so coils are washed and fins checked at every visit. Villas also run pool pumps, booster pumps and water heaters that are logged and serviced on a schedule.
Saadiyat villa communities are gated, so the resident registers our crew with security first. Apartment buildings ask for a work permit and a service lift booking. Anything on the exterior needs the master community's approval; we identify this at the site visit and prepare the paperwork asked for.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for wall panelling and cladding in Saadiyat Island follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Size and type of the system or surface
- Present condition and ease of access
- Parts and materials specified
- One visit or a retained contract
Related Fit Out & Renovation services in Saadiyat Island
Each one has its own scope and method.
Office Fit Out
Villa Renovation
Apartment Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Bathroom Renovation
Retail Fit Out
Restaurant Fit Out
Joinery
Flooring Installation
Turnkey Fit Out
Fit Out Design and Space Planning
Fit Out Approvals and Permits
Fit Out Snagging and Handover
Penthouse Renovation
Townhouse Renovation
Bedroom Renovation
Living Room Renovation
Majlis Fit Out
Home Office Fit Out
Home Cinema Room Fit Out
Fitted Wardrobes and Walk in Closets
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
TV Wall and Media Units
Staircase and Balustrade Works
Wall Panelling and Cladding across Saadiyat Island
Questions about wall panelling and cladding in Saadiyat Island
What does wall panelling and cladding include?
Timber, fluted, fabric and stone effect panels fixed to a levelled frame, used to finish a feature wall, protect a corridor or hide uneven plaster and surface cabling. The work includes wall checked for damp and flatness before a frame is fixed; panel joints set out to line up with doors, sockets and corners; panels fixed on battens or clips with an air gap behind.
Can panelling go over existing tiles or wallpaper?
Over sound tiles, yes, since the frame is fixed through them into the wall. Wallpaper is stripped where adhesive is used, as the bond is only as strong as the paper. In both cases the wall is checked for damp before anything covers it.
Will fluted or slatted panels collect dust?
They do gather more than a flat wall, particularly near an AC grille or a balcony door. A soft brush on a vacuum every couple of weeks keeps the grooves clear. A lacquered or laminated finish wipes more easily than raw or oiled timber.
How much does wall panelling and cladding cost in Saadiyat Island?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: size and type of the system or surface; present condition and ease of access. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides wall panelling and cladding in Saadiyat Island?
The MELLS provides wall panelling and cladding in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does wall panelling and cladding take?
Typically quoted per project, typically 1 to 6 weeks depending on scope and approvals. The time for your property is confirmed with the quotation.
Can you build from drawings prepared by our designer?
Yes. We build from your designer's drawings and specifications, and raise any buildability questions before the quotation is issued.
Do you take on structural work or extensions?
No. We do not take on structural alterations, extensions or any work that needs an engineer's stamp. Our scope is interior fit out, finishes and the services inside the existing structure.
Can we stay in the property during the renovation?
For a single room or one bathroom, usually yes, with the work area sealed off and cleaned down each day. For a whole home renovation we recommend moving out until handover.
How do your crews get access to Saadiyat Island?
Saadiyat villa communities are gated, so the resident registers our crew with security first. Apartment buildings ask for a work permit and a service lift booking. Anything on the exterior needs the master community's approval; we identify this at the site visit and prepare the paperwork asked for.
Do you cover the whole of Saadiyat Island?
Yes. We visit the beach side apartment buildings, the villa communities by the golf course and the newer communities inland. Visits are by appointment, Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 19:00.
How do I choose a company for wall panelling and cladding in Saadiyat Island?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (a measured test for every job, with photographs before and after) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
How are visits to Saadiyat Island arranged?
Visits in Abu Dhabi are booked by appointment between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday. Call or send the form and we agree the earliest time a supervisor can come to you.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.