Annual maintenance contracts in Al Mghms, Makkah: cost & published offers

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Mghms

The centre of Al Mghms is at 21.4555, 39.9893, about 15.5 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 0.6 km from the centre of Al Mghms (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Al Mghms sits about 381 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

The most common problem we see in annual maintenance contracts for homes and small buildings in Al Mghms is slow, unnoticed deterioration: blocked drains, worn seals and gradual damp that only becomes visible after months of neglect. A yearly contract exists to catch these issues early, when a maintenance visit costs SAR 160–420 per visit, rather than waiting until a surface needs restoration at SAR 55–160 per m², which is a much larger bill. For most households the value of a contract lies in regular inspection and small fixes done on schedule.

The local setting shapes how that inspection should be carried out. The centre of Al Mghms sits at 21.4555, 39.9893, about 15.5 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, so technicians should plan routes and materials around a defined local area rather than city-wide travel. The centre of Al Mghms sits about 381 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), which means roof drainage, external walls and outdoor fixtures should be checked for how water moves across the site. The nearest wadi channel is about 0.6 km from the centre of Al Mghms (OpenStreetMap), so the inspection should pay close attention to ground drainage, boundary walls, foundations on the lower side of the plot and any stormwater paths that could carry runoff toward the property.

Before the first visit, ask the provider to confirm exactly what the annual contract covers, including how many visits are included and which tasks fall under routine checks versus separately charged restoration. Ask how they will record the condition of drains, roof edges, external paint and ground-level drainage so that you can compare results from one year to the next. Request a clear written estimate of the per-visit rate and the restoration rate per square metre, and ask how urgent problems found between visits will be reported and priced. Finally, ask which parts of the property the technician will inspect for wadi-related risks, so you know the visit addresses the specific conditions of your site in Al Mghms.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

When do you need annual maintenance contracts?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

How the work is done, step by step

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 Mghms in facts and sources

Common questions about annual maintenance contracts in Al Mghms

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.