Annual maintenance contracts for residential buildings in Al Kakya, Makkah
In short: Annual maintenance contracts for residential buildings in Al Kakya starts with the asset survey and first inspection, then the scheduled preventive visits, before anything is opened. The centre of Al Kakya sits about 291 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Published price: Maintenance visit, SAR 160–420 per visit; anything else is quoted after the inspection.
Annual maintenance contracts in Al Kakya: the local context
The centre of Al Kakya is at 21.3776, 39.8128, about 4.8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2.1 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The centre of Al Kakya sits about 291 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).
Main roads in or near Al Kakya: Third Ring Road, Al Laith Road, Dr. Abdulqader Koshk Street.
Imagine a building owner who has rented out a few flats for years and now wants fewer surprises. A leaking tank, a stuck gate or a worn air-conditioning unit tends to arrive at the worst moment, and the owner is left deciding quickly and paying more than necessary. An annual maintenance contract is meant to replace those scrambles with a predictable schedule, so that the building is looked after before problems grow.
The local facts shape how such a contract should be arranged for Al Kakya. The centre of the district sits at 21.3776, 39.8128, roughly 4.8 km from the centre of Makkah, and the area covers an approximate radius of 2.1 km. Because the district is close enough to Makkah for the same service crews to reach several buildings in one route, owners can often group visits instead of paying for separate call-outs. The centre also sits about 291 m above sea level, which is a practical reminder that rooftop tanks, water pressure and exposed fittings should be checked on a regular cycle rather than only when a tenant complains.
Practically, an owner can proceed in a clear order. First, list every building element that needs attention, including water tanks, pumps, electrical boards, lifts, gates and air-conditioning units. Second, ask the provider to quote a maintenance visit at the stated rate of SAR 160–420 per visit, and to say how many visits the contract includes each year. Third, agree in writing what counts as routine work and what counts as restoration, which is charged at SAR 55–160 per m² of affected area. Fourth, set a visit calendar that matches the seasons and the building's usage. Finally, keep a simple log of each visit, so the owner can see what was done and what needs watching next year.
For a whole building, a survey of the shared systems comes before unit-by-unit work.
When do you need annual maintenance contracts?
The following signs are worth checking before they grow:
- Repeated breakdowns with no record
- Rising emergency repair costs
- No preventive schedule
Causes we see in the field
- Several contractors with no follow-up — we check this before anything else.
- No preventive maintenance — we check this before anything else.
Tools and methods, and when we use them
| Method | What it helps with | Its role in Al Kakya |
|---|---|---|
| Periodic reports with a verification code | What was done, what is proposed and the spare parts | Limits: depends on recording every visit |
| Fault tickets and response log | Every request followed until closed | Limits: as per the response times written in the contract |
| Asset survey and first inspection | The condition of networks, insulation, roofs and AC | Limits: the basis of the plan, not a substitute for it |
| Scheduled preventive visits | Faults before they happen | Limits: depends on an agreed schedule |
From the first visit to the report
- Asset survey: Networks, insulation, roofs and AC are listed.
- Visit plan: A written schedule per asset.
- Tickets: Every fault is logged until it is closed.
- Reports: What was done and what is recommended.
Al Kakya in facts and sources
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District profile | The centre of Al Kakya sits about 291 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data) | SRTM (NASA) open data |
| Centre of Al Kakya | 21.37764, 39.81279 | © OSM |
| Distance from the centre of Makkah | about 4.8 km | Calculated from the coordinates |
| Roads | Main roads in or near Al Kakya: Third Ring Road, Al Laith Road, Dr. Abdulqader Koshk Street | Kashf data (owner) |
| Maintenance visit | SAR 160–420 per visit | Owner price list (Makkah) |
Common questions about annual maintenance contracts in Al Kakya
Where is Al Kakya within our coverage in Makkah?
The centre of Al Kakya is at 21.3776, 39.8128, about 4.8 km from the centre of Makkah. The exact address of your property is set when you book.
Where does annual maintenance contracts for residential buildings start in Al Kakya?
We start with asset survey (networks, insulation, roofs and AC are listed), then visit plan (a written schedule per asset).
What does annual maintenance contracts cost in Al Kakya?
From our published price list: Maintenance visit SAR 160–420 per visit. Quantities are confirmed at the inspection.
What do I receive after the work?
A written contract, a visit log and periodic reports, in a technical report that carries a verification code.
Mistakes that cost more
- A contract without a clear scope and items
What you get after the work
The written output: a written contract, a visit log and periodic reports. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.
Planning the visit in Al Kakya
- Have access ready to the water meter, the tank hatches, the roof and the main valve; in apartment buildings the roof keys are often with the building guard (haris).
- Prices are in Saudi riyals (SAR); the final price is confirmed after the inspection, before any work starts.
- Keep photos of the problem and of any earlier repairs — they help the technician compare before and after.
- If you rent, tell your landlord or building management before the visit and agree in writing who pays; the written report can be shared with them.
Sources and method
- © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- SRTM (NASA) open data
- Kashf data (owner)
- Owner price list for Makkah
- Local pages are published only after a quality gate: real local facts, text similarity of no more than 15% with any other English page, and a claims check.
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