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The construction market in the city of Deir Ezzor has recently witnessed a noticeable boom in debris removal and renovation work, according to a report from DeirEzzor24 Network.
These activities are concentrated mainly in Al-Khasarat and Al-Jbeileh neighborhoods, where returning residents from Turkey and families coming back from northern Syria are taking the initiative to rehabilitate their homes.
Ahmad Al-Mousa, a construction worker, told DeirEzzor24, “The pace of debris removal and construction has picked up significantly since the beginning of this month, as residents aim to carry out maintenance and renovation on their homes, including clearing and transporting rubble before the winter season arrives.”
He continued that the equipment used for debris removal is paid for either through an agreement with the damaged property owner, by taking the extracted iron from the demolished buildings, or through a flat fee ranging from 4 to 5 million Syrian pounds per building, which may increase depending on the size of the structure and the number of floors.
Recently, Deir Ezzor has also seen a population surge due to the extensive destruction of its residential neighborhoods. This coincides with the return of displaced residents and a rise in the number of Al-Furat University students coming from various Syrian cities, leading to a spike in rental prices, reaching up to 3 million Syrian pounds in neighborhoods like Al-Qusour and Cinema Fouad Street, when housing is even available.
In light of this overcrowding, housing shortage, and rising rents, many residents have found themselves forced to renovate and begin rebuilding their homes.
