Annual maintenance contracts for schools in Al Hmra, Jeddah

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

Annual maintenance contracts in Al Hmra: the local context

The centre of Al Hmra is at 21.5282, 39.1626, about 2 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 2.4 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Hmra: Madinah Road, Al Andalus Road, Al Hamra Street.

Al Hmra is about 0.5 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). The centre of Al Hmra sits about 7 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Hmra sits close to the coast. The centre of the neighbourhood is at 21.5282, 39.1626, about 2 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 2.4 km. It is roughly 0.5 km from the sea coast and about 7 m above sea level, so the first thing checked on an annual maintenance visit is the exposure of the school building to salt-laden air and moisture. Technicians look at external fixtures, door and window seals, rooftop units and drainage outlets before turning to anything inside. Salt and humidity work their way into metal parts and electrical connections quietly, so an early check here tells us whether the year ahead needs a closer watch.

Several things are left to the site visit, because they depend on what is actually in front of the technician. These include the age and condition of each school's cooling and ventilation equipment, the state of any water tanks and pipework, the condition of painted surfaces and waterproofing on flat roofs, and whether classrooms, laboratories or kitchens have particular needs. A visit is priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, depending on the scope agreed for the site, and the final scope is set once the technician has walked the premises. Any restoration work is quoted separately at SAR 55–160 per m², so the contract team will usually agree which areas are treated as routine upkeep and which need a restoration quote.

For the technician, a few details help the visit run smoothly. Note the school's exact location and approximate distance from the coast, since the sea air shapes which components need attention first. Ask the school office for a list of the areas in use, the times when classrooms are empty, and any rooms that must not be entered during term. Let the site contact know in advance which gates, keys and parking arrangements apply, and keep a record of issues found so the next annual visit can pick up where this one ended.

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:

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

Causes we see in the field

• No preventive maintenance.
• Several contractors with no follow-up — we check this before anything else.

How we choose the tool in Al Hmra

How the work is done, step by step

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.

Al Hmra in facts and sources

Questions from Al Hmra

Common mistakes we see

• 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.