General maintenance is the routine upkeep and repair of a building’s structure and systems — plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting and finishes — to keep it working safely and prevent expensive failures. Al Mounshed General Contracting provides general maintenance across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, on call-out or under an annual contract from AED 3,500/year. Call 0566671821.
General Maintenance Services & Costs (2026)
| Service | Typical scope | Est. price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out / diagnostic visit | Site attendance, fault diagnosis, minor adjustment | 150–300 |
| Plumbing repair | Leaks, blockages, taps, water heaters, drainage | 200–1,500 |
| Electrical repair | Sockets, DB boards, lighting circuits, faults | 200–2,000 |
| AC service (per split unit) | Clean, gas check, drain clear, filter | 150–350 |
| AC ducting / central unit service | Duct clean, coil clean, controls check | 800–3,500 |
| Interior repaint (per room) | Prepare, prime, 3 coats emulsion | 600–1,800 |
| Gypsum ceiling repair | Water damage, sagging, cracks made good | 500–4,000 |
| Waterproofing repair | Roof, bathroom or terrace leak treatment | 1,500–15,000 |
| Handyman half-day | Assorted small repairs, fixings, adjustments | 350–600 |
Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) Prices
| Property | Cover | Annual price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment / small villa | Scheduled visits, priority call-out, minor repairs | 3,500–6,000 |
| Standard villa (3–5 bedroom) | Quarterly preventive visits + emergency response | 6,000–12,000 |
| Large villa / compound | Monthly visits, full MEP cover | 12,000–30,000 |
| Commercial unit (salon, school, office) | Scheduled preventive + compliance checks | Quotation |
Prices current for 2026. Contract cover includes labour and scheduled visits; major replacement parts are quoted separately. See our full annual maintenance contract guide.
What General Maintenance Covers
1. Building maintenance
Repairs to walls, ceilings, doors, windows and floors; crack and damp treatment; joinery adjustment; general making good after other trades.
2. Electrical maintenance
Distribution board inspection, circuit fault-finding, socket and switch replacement, lighting installation and repair, earthing checks — carried out to UAE wiring regulations.
3. Plumbing maintenance
Leak detection and repair, drainage clearing, water heater service and replacement, sanitary ware, pump and tank maintenance. Leaks behind walls are traced before opening up finishes.
4. HVAC / air-conditioning maintenance
Split and central unit servicing, coil and duct cleaning, gas top-up, condensate drain clearing, thermostat and control faults. In Al Ain and Abu Dhabi we recommend servicing before summer — a blocked condensate drain is the most common cause of ceiling water damage we attend.
5. External & grounds maintenance
External painting, boundary walls, gates, car-park shades, paving and drainage falls, roof and terrace waterproofing checks.
Why Preventive Maintenance Pays
| Factor | Reactive repairs only | Annual contract |
|---|---|---|
| Cost pattern | Unpredictable, peaks in summer | Fixed yearly fee |
| Response time | Queue with everyone else | Priority call-out |
| Typical failure | Found after damage occurs | Found at scheduled inspection |
| AC breakdown risk | Highest in July–August | Serviced before the season |
| Best for | Newer properties | Villas, rented units, commercial premises |
Why Choose Al Mounshed
- 🏆 Licensed general contractor since 2007 — 17+ years in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
- 🔧 In-house civil, plumbing, electrical and finishing teams — one contractor for the whole property
- ⚡ Priority emergency response for contract clients
- 🧾 Written quotation before work; no open-ended charging
- 🏢 Experience across villas, salons, schools and commercial units
Areas We Cover
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Island, Khalifa City A & B, Mohamed Bin Zayed City (MBZ), Musaffah, Al Shamkhah, Al Reef, Al Bahia, Yas Island, Al Raha.
Al Ain: Al Ain City, Zakher, Al Yahar, Al Foah, Al Amerah, Al Muwaiji, Al Khabisi, Al Mutarad.
Frequently Asked Questions — General Maintenance
A call-out and diagnostic visit costs AED 150–300. Individual repairs typically run AED 200–2,000 depending on trade and scope. An annual maintenance contract starts at AED 3,500 per year for an apartment or small villa and AED 6,000–12,000 for a standard three to five bedroom villa, which covers scheduled preventive visits and priority emergency response.
We cover plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, gypsum and ceiling repair, waterproofing, carpentry and general building repairs. Because our civil, MEP and finishing teams are in-house, one contractor handles the whole property rather than coordinating separate trades.
Clients on an annual maintenance contract receive priority response, normally same-day or next-day for urgent faults such as water leaks or a total AC failure. Non-contract call-outs are scheduled according to availability, usually within two to three working days.
Yes. Annual maintenance contracts for villas in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi run AED 6,000–12,000 per year for a standard three to five bedroom villa, including quarterly preventive visits, priority emergency call-out and minor repairs. Larger villas and compounds are quoted after a site survey.
Yes. We maintain salons, schools, offices and retail units across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, including scheduled preventive maintenance and the compliance-related checks commercial premises require. Commercial contracts are priced individually after a survey.
Blocked air-conditioning condensate drains. The water backs up and discharges into the ceiling void, staining and eventually collapsing gypsum board. It is inexpensive to prevent at a scheduled service and expensive to repair afterwards, which is the main practical argument for a maintenance contract in this climate.
Request Maintenance or an Annual Contract
Call or WhatsApp 0566671821, or email info@almounshed.ae. See also our villa maintenance in Abu Dhabi and annual maintenance contract prices.
Last updated: August 2026 | Al Mounshed General Contracting | Licensed UAE contractor since 2007 | +971566671821 | info@almounshed.ae
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