Annual maintenance contracts for schools in Al Hfna, Jeddah

Prepared by the technical team · editorial review · last updated 13 November 2026 · Sources

Before we start: what we know about Al Hfna

The centre of Al Hfna is at 21.5608, 39.3268, about 16 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Hfna sits about 170 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Hfna is about 16.5 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). The nearest wadi channel is about 2.8 km from the centre of Al Hfna (OpenStreetMap).

Annual maintenance contracts for schools in Al Hfna, Jeddah, begin with the location itself. The centre of Al Hfna sits at 21.5608, 39.3268, about 16 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, so most school sites here share a similar setting. The centre of Al Hfna also sits about 170 m above sea level, and the area is about 16.5 km from the sea coast. Because the site is set well inland and above the coastline, the first checks focus on roof drainage, external walls and the condition of the building envelope rather than on salt-related issues that would matter closer to the shore. The nearest wadi channel is about 2.8 km from the centre of Al Hfna, which means the drainage paths around the school grounds are reviewed early, so that rainwater leaves the property quickly and does not collect against foundations.

Several items are left to the site visit, because they depend on what the technician finds on the day. These include the exact state of roof membranes, the condition of gutters and downpipes, cracking or moisture in walls, the performance of boundary walls and gates, and the function of water tanks and pumps. A visit is priced within a range of SAR 160–420 per visit, and the final scope is agreed after the technician has walked the site. Where restoration is required, the work is scoped by area and quoted at SAR 55–160 per m², so the technician measures affected surfaces accurately and records their condition with photographs before any figures are discussed with the school.

To help the technician arrive prepared, the school should provide a current floor plan, a list of rooms and roof areas, and any records of previous repairs or leaks. It is useful to note which classrooms or corridors flooded after recent rain, and where the grounds hold water for longer than expected. Access times should be confirmed in advance so that visits do not disrupt lessons, and a named contact should be available on site. With this information ready, the technician can focus the visit on the areas that matter most for the school's annual upkeep.

For schools, the larger jobs are planned for weekends and holidays.

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• Repeated breakdowns with no record
• Rising emergency repair costs
• No preventive schedule

Causes we see in the field

• A common cause: several contractors with no follow-up.
• No preventive maintenance — we check this before anything else.

Tools we use in Al Hfna

The steps in order

1. Asset survey: Networks, insulation, roofs and AC are listed.
2. Visit plan: A written schedule per asset.
3. Tickets: Every fault is logged until it is closed.
4. Reports: What was done and what is recommended.

Facts and costs — Al Hfna

Short answers for Al Hfna

What we advise against

• A contract without a clear scope and items

The written outputs

The written output: a written contract, a visit log and periodic reports. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.