Annual maintenance contracts for restaurants in Al Hjra, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Hjra for annual maintenance contracts

The centre of Al Hjra is at 21.3739, 39.8507, about 1.8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 3.1 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Hjra sits about 698 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Hjra: Third Ring Road.

Annual maintenance contracts for restaurants in Al Hjra, Makkah begin with the location itself, because the district's setting shapes what a technician checks first. The centre of Al Hjra sits at 21.3739, 39.8507, about 1.8 km from the centre of Makkah, and the district covers an approximate radius of 3.1 km. Restaurants here are often close to dense traffic and busy streets, so the first items on a contract checklist are the kitchen extraction system, grease filters and air-intake points, which take in dust and fine particles more readily in a built-up area. The centre of Al Hjra is also about 698 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. That height matters for the way gas burners, pilot lights and pressure-sensitive controls behave, so the first inspection covers combustion settings and gas-line tightness before any cosmetic work.

Some parts of the job cannot be settled from a checklist and are left to the site visit. A technician needs to see the actual condition of the ductwork, the state of the cold rooms and the wear on fittings, none of which can be judged from a description. Access routes, the position of grease traps and the location of the electrical panel are also confirmed on the day. Any restoration work is priced after the inspection. Restoration is quoted at SAR 55–160 per m², and the final figure depends on what the visit reveals. Each routine maintenance visit is quoted separately at SAR 160–420 per visit, so the scope of the visit should be agreed in writing before work begins.

To help the technician, the restaurant owner or manager should prepare a short record before the first visit. Note the make and age of the main cooking equipment, any recurring faults and the dates of the last service. Keep the kitchen clear of stored goods along the walls and around the extraction hood, and make sure the grease filters are accessible. If the premises were fitted out recently, bring the original equipment manuals and any installation certificates. Tell the technician about peak service hours so that visits can be scheduled outside them. A clear record and an accessible site let the visit finish on time and keep the contract's cost predictable for both sides.

For restaurants, visits are planned outside service hours and recorded for the premises file.

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools we use in Al Hjra

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.

Al Hjra in facts and sources

Questions from Al Hjra

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.