Annual maintenance contracts for rest houses & farms in Al Dyafa, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Dyafa

The centre of Al Dyafa is at 21.4372, 39.7999, about 8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Dyafa: Madinah Road, Jabal Al Kaaba, Al Hajoun Street.

The centre of Al Dyafa sits about 281 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Picture a family that owns a rest house on a farm on the edge of Al Dyafa. They use the property for weekend gatherings and a few weeks each year, and between visits the pumps, gates, paint and irrigation lines slowly wear without anyone noticing. By the time a problem is obvious, a small repair has often grown into a costly restoration. An annual maintenance contract is designed for exactly this owner: someone who wants the property kept in good order without having to track every task personally.

The local facts shape what that contract should cover. The centre of Al Dyafa sits about 281 m above sea level, so properties here can feel the effects of altitude and temperature swings differently from those in lower parts of the city. The area's centre lies at 21.4372, 39.7999, roughly 8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, which means many rest houses and farms are reached by a short but regular drive. That distance makes scheduled visits more practical than emergency call-outs, and it is worth agreeing on visit timing in advance so that the property is checked before the busiest seasons rather than after.

For owners who want to set up an annual contract for a rest house or farm in Al Dyafa, a sensible sequence helps. First, list every area that needs attention, including roofs, walls, water systems, electrical fittings, boundary walls and gardens. Second, agree on the number and timing of maintenance visits, which are typically priced at SAR 160–420 per visit depending on the work involved. Third, ask the provider to inspect the property and note its current condition, so that later comparisons are fair. Fourth, define what counts as routine upkeep and what would be treated as restoration, which is generally priced at SAR 55–160 per m², so both sides know where the boundary lies. Finally, review the contract once a year, adjusting the scope to match how the property is actually used.

Rest houses and farms often have long buried lines, tanks and irrigation that need separate tests.

Signs that call for annual maintenance contracts

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

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

Causes we see in the field

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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 Dyafa in facts and sources

Questions from Al Dyafa

What we advise against

• 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.