Annual maintenance contracts for residential buildings in Al Mhmdya, Riyadh

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Mhmdya

The centre of Al Mhmdya is at 24.7326, 46.6503, about 3.3 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The nearest wadi channel is about 1.9 km from the centre of Al Mhmdya (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Al Mhmdya sits about 625 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Main roads in or near Al Mhmdya: King Fahd Road, King Abdullah Road, Al Takhassusi Road.

An owner of a residential building in Al Mhmdya usually manages several flats or a small villa block, and wants a clear annual plan rather than a call-out every time something breaks. A typical scenario is a building owner who receives a complaint about damp walls after a storm, then realises that no one has checked the roof drainage or the external paintwork for a year. Such owners want predictable costs, a single point of contact, and someone who will visit on a schedule they can plan around.

Al Mhmdya sits at roughly 24.7326, 46.6503, about 3.3 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 2 km. The centre sits about 625 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel is about 1.9 km away. For an owner, this matters because elevation and proximity to a wadi shape how water moves across a site during heavy rain. Drainage outlets, parapets and ground-level finishes deserve inspection before the rainy season, and an annual contract should schedule that check rather than leave it to chance. Restoration work is costed per square metre, so the size of any damaged area directly affects the bill, which makes early detection worth the effort.

A practical approach starts with a site walk-through to record the building's current condition, including roofs, drains, external walls and common areas. Next, agree on a visit frequency and a per-visit rate, which typically falls within SAR 160–420 per visit, and confirm what each visit covers. Then set a restoration rate per square metre, noted as SAR 55–160 per m², so that unexpected repairs are priced in advance. Finally, keep a simple log of each visit, the findings and the actions taken, and review the contract each year against that record. This sequence gives the owner control over costs and a documented history of the building.

For a residential building, shared risers, tanks and pumps are checked as one system.

Signs that call for annual maintenance contracts

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

Causes we see in the field

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

Tools we use in Al Mhmdya

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Mhmdya

Questions from Al Mhmdya

Mistakes that cost more

• A contract without a clear scope and items

What you receive

The written output: a written contract, a visit log and periodic reports. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.