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Operation & maintenance contracts in Harat Al Sham

Operation and maintenance contracts in Harat Al Sham deliver comprehensive management of HVAC and chiller systems in heritage buildings and restored historic hotels. We monitor each component regularly and record maintenance to ensure stable operations.

  • Daily operation
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Documented reports

Clients We're Proud to Serve

Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Royal Saudi Land Forces
  • Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Al Baik
  • Centro Hotels by Rotana
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • First Mills
  • Juffali
  • eXtra
  • Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Medical Center
  • Alesayi Motors
  • Abu Zaid
  • Water Desalination
  • Attieh Steel
  • SSCO
  • Creet
  • Emad Rizq
  • Alfaneyah
  • Rawat Alam Al Tasmeem
  • IBI Magix Arabia — Construction Services
  • Midtown for Construction
  • Petra Engineering Industries Co.
  • Hyrmas
  • Batterjee Medical College
  • Advanced Horizons Contracting Company
  • D.Metals
  • Benchbox — Masters of Space
  • Sadafco
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • Saudi Arabian Drug Store (SADS)
  • Foamco
  • Ahmad A. R. Bin Afif Industries Co. (Sandwich Panel Factory)
  • Namariq
  • ALS

Who needs an operation and maintenance contract?

  1. 1

    A facility without an in-house team

    Hotels, factories and government buildings need someone daily to start chillers, watch pumps and log readings. Without a specialist team, a small fault grows before anyone notices.

  2. 2

    A facility with repeated breakdowns

    Repeated breakdowns usually point to missed preventive work: a blocked filter, a compressor running under load, a worn pulley in an AHU. A contract catches these causes before they become full failures.

  3. 3

    A government or hotel project that requires records

    Some government and hotel clients require operating logs and regular maintenance reports. We produce these on schedule and keep them available whenever you need them.

Who it's for

  • Managing a hotel where the HVAC plant runs all day

    We handle daily operation of chillers, AHUs and pumps, and produce the reading logs and reports your hotel management requires.

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  • Running a factory where an HVAC stoppage halts production

    We carry out preventive maintenance on compressors, coils and valves on schedule so your production line is not stopped in Jeddah's summer, and we repair any fault as soon as it appears.

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What the contract covers

  • Daily chiller and pump operation
  • Preventive equipment and duct maintenance
  • Fault repair and parts replacement
  • Performance testing and readings log
  • Periodic facility management reports
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Site survey and plant assessment

    We visit the facility and record all HVAC equipment, assessing the condition of each unit before signing, because the scope depends on what the survey finds.

  2. 2

    Agree scope and schedule

    We set the preventive maintenance schedule with you, define the daily operating tasks and each party's responsibilities, and agree the format and frequency of reports.

  3. 3

    Start operations and preventive work

    Our team handles daily operation and carries out preventive work on schedule: cleaning coils, inspecting compressors, testing valves and manifolds, and logging readings each round.

  4. 4

    Regular reports and ongoing follow-up

    We send periodic reports covering work completed, observations and any parts replaced, so facility management stays fully informed about the plant's condition.

A full contract or repair-only calls?

AlrabihThe usual way
AccountabilityOne contractor follows allNo clear party
Fault detectionBefore breakdownAfter the equipment stops
DocumentationRegular logs and reportsNo records kept
Major fault costsReduced by preventionArrive unplanned
Reading logsRecorded every roundLeft to operator if any

Some of our work

Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.

  • Galvanized rectangular duct trunk with branch takeoffs and round diffusers, hung from a black ceiling, a Carrier unit visible behind — interior finishing stage.
  • Round diffusers and a spiral duct trunk in a tiled stairwell service shaft.
  • Rooftop ductwork and an exhaust fan, with Jeddah buildings in the background.
  • Rooftop packaged AC units with rectangular duct transitions, city buildings behind.
  • Insulated rooftop duct run beside a packaged unit, a warehouse roof in the background.
  • A grid of round diffusers in an open-plan office ceiling, mid-construction.
  • An insulated rooftop duct elbow, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Large insulated ductwork running along a factory ceiling, with workers visible below.
  • A yellow round diffuser mid-installation, with spiral duct and a suspended ceiling grid.
  • Duct insulation wrap in progress on a construction site, bare duct still exposed.
  • A black-painted duct trunk with round diffusers and track lighting, in a finished retail interior.
  • An indoor AHU unit connected to round ductwork in a mechanical plant room, exposed concrete ceiling.
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Customer reviews

What our customers say

4.8

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    “U can find all u need for air conditioning”

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Service areas

We come to you anywhere in Jeddah

From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

Map of Jeddah by sector, with Alrabih's base in Al Aziziyah
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What sets this district apart

Harat Al Sham is a historic quarter in old Jeddah, containing traditional stone buildings converted into hotels, museums and cultural centres, most fitted with modern HVAC systems carefully installed within historic walls and ceilings. This heritage building type needs specialised maintenance contracts because stone and old designs limit space and access, and the modern systems inside need close monitoring to prevent humidity and mould that could harm historic structures.

Harat Al Sham is in historic old Jeddah, a district of restored stone buildings with modern HVAC systems carefully integrated.

Historic buildings here have modern HVAC systems integrated within stone walls and traditional ceilings, with limited physical access to some components.

The AC setup in Harat Al Sham

  1. 1

    Modern HVAC fitted within historic stone structures

    Ducts and pipes are carefully routed through stone walls and traditional ceilings, with very limited access to some sections.

  2. 2

    Compact evaporators and compressors in tight rooms

    Historic buildings cannot accommodate large equipment, so units are compact and carefully positioned around windows and corners.

  3. 3

    Insulated pumps and piping to prevent moisture damage

    All piping and pumps are fully insulated to prevent condensation on stone walls, requiring careful monthly checks.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Harat Al Sham

  1. 1

    Contact the hotel or museum management in advance

    Fix the visit time with hotel or museum officials, explain what we will check and how long it takes, and confirm they arrange safe building access.

  2. 2

    Prepare a map of equipment and ducts within the historic building

    Obtain clear documentation of indoor and outdoor unit locations and main ducts, especially if they pass through stone walls or under historic flooring.

  3. 3

    Ensure safe rooftop or courtyard access for outdoor units

    Condensers and pumps are usually on rooftops or in tight courtyards; verify stairs or ladders are safe and secure before the visit.

FAQ

Questions about Operation & maintenance contracts

Do you handle plant operation as well as maintenance?

We cover both. Our team operates the plant daily: monitoring circuit pressures, water temperatures and flow rates, logging control-panel readings, and adjusting settings to match the load. Alongside daily operation, the contract includes preventive and corrective maintenance, with regular reports submitted to facility management.

What is the difference between preventive and corrective maintenance in your contract?

Preventive maintenance means inspecting components while they are still running: cleaning AHU coils, checking pump belts and fan bearings, verifying copper-pipe connections, and testing condenser and evaporator performance. Corrective maintenance starts when an actual fault is found, such as a tripping breaker, a degraded capacitor or a circuit leak, and the goal is to restore full plant performance.

Can you work on different brands of equipment in the same facility?

Yes. Many facilities combine equipment from several manufacturers on a single network. Our team works with Carrier, YORK, General, Midea, Gree and Smart Gold equipment within one unified operating system. When a contract covers multi-brand equipment, the initial site survey sets the specific procedures for each unit.

What happens when a worn part is found during a preventive maintenance round?

The technician records the finding in the inspection log and notifies the facility supervisor immediately. The extent of the damage and its effect on the rest of the plant is assessed, then the part is replaced or repaired under corrective maintenance before the fault develops and disrupts operation. The full incident is entered in the visit report.

What happens when a worn part is found during a preventive maintenance round?

We record the finding immediately in the round log and inform facility management of the part and the cause of the wear. After approval we replace the part and record it in the maintenance report. The final decision stays with you, and identifying the right part depends on the unit specifications noted in the survey.

How do modern systems fit within historic building constraints?

We carefully inspect ducts and pipes integrated within stonework, use thermal imaging to detect wall leaks, and monitor humidity around each mounting point.

Access in the narrow historic lanes is tight, how do you bring equipment to the buildings?

We carry tools by hand and smaller equipment over our shoulders, coordinate with hotel or museum management for the nearest safe gate, and schedule visits in advance to avoid congestion.

Humidity and mould threaten old buildings, how do you protect structures from condensation damage?

We check humidity levels in ducts and rooms monthly, ensure pipes are properly insulated, balance temperatures to reduce condensation on stone walls, and clean filters and evaporators more frequently.

Older repurposed ducts may be blocked or corroded, how do you manage them?

We inspect ducts with small cameras to detect blockages and corrosion, use low-pressure cleaning to avoid damage, and document duct condition, recommending replacement if needed.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Start with a site survey

WhatsApp us a brief description of your facility and its location in Jeddah, and we will arrange a survey visit Saturday to Thursday, eight in the morning to eight in the evening.

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