Annual maintenance contracts for schools in Al Shaty, Jeddah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Shaty

The centre of Al Shaty is at 21.6009, 39.1137, about 8.9 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 6.9 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The centre of Al Shaty sits about 10 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Shaty is about 0.7 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). Main roads in or near Al Shaty: Hira Street, King Abdulaziz Road, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Street.

Annual maintenance contracts for schools in Al Shaty, Jeddah begin with a check that reflects the district's location. Al Shaty sits at 21.6009, 39.1137, about 8.9 km from the centre of Jeddah, and its centre lies roughly 10 m above sea level. The area is also about 0.7 km from the sea coast, so the first items on the checklist are the parts of a school building that feel the coastal setting most: external walls, roof access points, drainage outlets and the condition of metal fixtures and door hardware. Because the centre sits only a short distance from the shore, salt-laden air is a practical consideration for any site in the district, and a technician reviewing a school's contract will look at these surfaces before anything inside the building.

Many details can only be judged at the site visit itself. The condition of individual rooms, the state of ceilings and finishes, the performance of air-conditioning units, electrical panels and water fittings, and any damage that has developed since the last visit all depend on what is actually in front of the technician on the day. Restoration work is priced by area, typically between SAR 55 and SAR 160 per m², and the scope of any restoration is set only after the affected surfaces have been measured and inspected. Each maintenance visit is charged at SAR 160 to SAR 420 per visit, and the exact allowance for a school is agreed once the on-site review confirms how many visits and what level of work the building needs.

To help the technician prepare, schools should keep a simple record of recurring faults, noting the room, the date and what was observed, along with any earlier repair invoices. It also helps to tell the technician which areas are used most, since heavily used classrooms, washrooms and kitchens tend to need more frequent attention. Access arrangements, such as which gates, roof hatches and plant rooms can be opened and at what times, should be confirmed before the visit so that inspections run without delay. Clear information of this kind allows the technician to focus the time on site on the points that matter most to the school.

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

Signs worth paying attention to

If you notice one of these signs in Al Shaty, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

• 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.

How we choose the tool in Al Shaty

From the first visit to the report

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 Shaty in facts and sources

Questions from Al Shaty

Mistakes that cost more

• A contract without a clear scope and items

What you receive

You receive: a written contract, a visit log and periodic reports, in a technical report with a verification code.