Annual maintenance contracts for apartments in Al Htym, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Htym for annual maintenance contracts

The centre of Al Htym is at 21.4948, 40.0161, about 20.2 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The nearest wadi channel is about 0.9 km from the centre of Al Htym (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Al Htym sits about 427 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Main roads in or near Al Htym: Makkah Road.

Al Htym sits at 21.4948, 40.0161, roughly 20.2 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. That distance matters for scheduling. Because technicians travel a meaningful stretch from the city centre, an annual contract is worth planning around fixed visit windows rather than ad hoc call-outs, so that parts and crew time are arranged before the work begins. The area is also at an elevation of about 427 m above sea level, which means the buildings here experience the open exposure of higher ground. For apartment owners, this makes roof drainage, external seals and rooftop water tanks worth checking on every visit, since the plan should cover these items explicitly.

The nearest wadi channel lies about 0.9 km from the centre of Al Htym. A channel that close affects water management and damp control. When seasonal water runs through nearby channels, ground-floor walls, car park levels and basement store rooms are more exposed to moisture, so a contract should include inspection of drainage outlets, skirting, and any sign of rising damp. Practically, this means the maintenance schedule should prioritise these lower areas and record moisture readings in the service report, so the owner can see trends over the year rather than reacting to damage after it appears.

The contract also needs clear budgeting. A standard maintenance visit costs SAR 160–420 per visit, and restoration work is priced at SAR 55–160 per m². Owners who understand these ranges can compare quotes sensibly and plan a reserve for larger repairs. Common mistakes to avoid include booking only reactive call-outs, which cost more over time; ignoring the wadi-side ground floors until damp spreads; leaving roof and tank checks out of the agreement; and failing to ask for a written record of each visit. A well-written annual contract, matched to the location's real conditions, prevents most of these problems before they start.

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Signs worth paying attention to

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

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

The most common causes

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

Tools we use in Al Htym

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 Htym in facts and sources

Short answers for Al Htym

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.