DM will not approve a contractor change or continued construction over undocumented works — the site condition must be reconciled with the approved permit first, either through regularisation or removal of the unauthorised elements.
Unauthorised Works by Previous Contractor Dubai
Discovering that a previous contractor carried out unapproved or undocumented works complicates any contractor change — DM needs the true condition of the site understood before a new contractor or permit update can proceed safely.
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
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When Unauthorised Works Surface
Unauthorised works are typically discovered during a contractor handover site walk, an independent structural assessment, or when DM cross-checks site condition against the approved drawings during a permit review.
Resolving Unauthorised Works
01
Independent Structural Assessment
02
Compare Site Condition to Approved Drawings
03
Document All Deviations
04
Regularisation Application (if required)
05
Revised Drawings Submission
06
DM Review & Permit Update
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
Why This Needs Resolving Before Proceeding
Unauthorised Works Resolution At a Glance
Independent Assessment
Drawing Comparison
Deviation Documentation
Regularisation Application
Revised Drawings
DM Permit Update
Simple Approval Process
How Our Approval Process Works
We manage every stage of the approval process with accurate documentation, authority coordination, and expert engineering support.
Quick Review
We review drawings and project requirements fast.
Plan Design
Our team prepares compliant
drawings and files.
Easy Submit
We submit documents to
Dubai authorities safely.
Final Permit
Receive approvals and
permits without delays.
Proven track record
Across Dubai
Established firm
Years of experience
Highly rated
By our clients
Why Project Owners Choose Structural Solutions
Independent Site Assessment
We assess the true as-built condition of your site against approved drawings, identifying every deviation.
Regularisation Experience
We prepare and submit the documentation DM requires to regularise unauthorised works.
Clean Handover
We help ensure your new contractor inherits a site with a clear, documented, DM-compliant status.
Resolving Unauthorised Works Cleanly
Structural Solutions assesses and regularises unauthorised previous-contractor works so your project can proceed with a clean DM record.
Unauthorised Previous Works — FAQs
What counts as unauthorised works?
Any construction that deviates from the DM-approved drawings without a corresponding approved revision — from minor layout changes to structural modifications.
Can I still change contractors if unauthorised works exist?
Generally the unauthorised works need to be assessed and regularised first, or DM may hold the contractor change pending resolution.
Who is responsible for unauthorised works — the previous contractor or the owner?
DM holds the permit holder (typically the owner) ultimately responsible for site compliance, regardless of which contractor carried out the works.
How long does regularisation take?
Depends on the scope of deviation — minor items can resolve in a few weeks, significant structural deviations take longer.
Can Structural Solutions assess and regularise this for me?
Yes — we handle the full assessment, documentation, and regularisation submission to DM.