Villa annual maintenance in Dubai

A villa in Dubai works hard. The AC runs for most of the year, dust collects in filters and on the roof, summer heat and humidity are tough on paint, sealants and outdoor timber, and the pumps, tanks and water heaters that keep water flowing are out of sight until they stop. An annual maintenance arrangement, often called an AMC, replaces calling a different contractor each time something breaks with one team that knows the house and looks after it to a plan. The point is not only quicker repairs. It is checking the things that fail slowly, so that a weeping joint is fixed before it stains a ceiling and a tired AC unit is serviced before the hottest week of the year.

The scope is agreed for each villa after the site visit. These are the areas it usually takes in.

Some problems come up again and again in villas here. A maintenance plan keeps an eye on them.

• AC drains and filtersBlocked condensate drains are a common cause of water marks on ceilings, and dusty filters make the AC work harder.
• Roof and terracesWaterproofing and drains on flat roofs and balconies are easy to forget until the first heavy rain.
• Bathroom sealants and groutGaps around trays, baths and basins let water into walls and floors below.
• Pumps and water heatersNoisy pumps, falling pressure or slow hot water are early signs of a problem.
• Exterior paint and timberStrong sun fades colour and dries out outdoor timber and joinery faster than in milder climates.
• Garden irrigationA leaking or blocked line can kill planting or waste water before anyone notices.

• Size of the villa and number of AC units, bathrooms and floors
• Which systems are included: AC, plumbing, electrical, pool, garden
• Age and condition of the villa and its equipment
• Whether parts and materials are included or charged separately
• Pool, irrigation and outdoor lighting, if covered