Annual maintenance contracts in Al Shsha, Makkah: emergency

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Shsha

The centre of Al Shsha is at 21.4299, 39.8558, about 4.5 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 3 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Shsha: Second Ring Road, First Ring Road, Prince Sultan Road.

The centre of Al Shsha sits about 343 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Annual maintenance contracts in Al Shsha are most often requested after a problem has already become urgent. The most common issue for homes and small buildings in this area is a blocked or overloaded drainage line, followed closely by water leaks at tank connections and pump fittings that were never checked over the year. A contract shifts that work from crisis to routine, so a technician inspects the drains, valves and pumps before the summer heat and busy seasons put extra strain on them.

Al Shsha sits at about 21.4299, 39.8558, roughly 4.5 km from the centre of Makkah, within an approximate radius of 3 km. Its centre lies about 343 m above sea level, which means the approach here is shaped by the local setting rather than a generic checklist. Properties on this part of the city's edge often deal with dust, heat and sudden rain runoff that can carry grit into outlets, so the inspection should focus on clearing sediment traps and checking that rainwater paths still drain away from the building. Because the site is well above sea level, pressure in gravity-fed lines behaves differently from low-lying districts, and the technician should check tank heights and pump settings against what the building actually needs. Where a leak or damp patch has already spread, the scope of repair is measured per square metre, typically SAR 55–160 per m², so it helps to flag affected areas early.

Before the first visit, ask the provider what a maintenance visit covers and what it costs. Standard visits in this service are priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, so confirm the number of visits included in your annual plan and whether any extra call-outs are charged separately. Ask how they handle emergency response in Al Shsha, whether the crew knows the access routes on this side of Makkah, and whether they will give you a written report after each inspection. Finally, ask which parts of the restoration work are included in the contract and which are quoted on the square-metre rate, so there are no surprises when a problem is found.

If water is flowing, close the main valve first, then call or message with photos.

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• 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.

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Shsha

Short answers for Al Shsha

What we advise against

• A contract without a clear scope and items

What you get after the work

You receive: a written contract, a visit log and periodic reports, in a technical report with a verification code.