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Many people in Khobar live in flats and apartment buildings, from Ath Thuqbah and Al Khobar Ash Shamaliyah to the Corniche and Al Aziziyah. In a flat, some things are yours to sort out and some belong to the landlord. And the humid sea air is hard on balcony sockets and outdoor lights. Here's what to check yourself, when to tell the landlord, and when to call an electrician.
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Don't open sockets or panels, and don't go into the building's electrical room. These checks only.
Usually by the front door or in the kitchen. If a breaker has dropped, switch it back on once only.
Ask your neighbours or the building's caretaker. If the whole floor or building is off, the problem is usually at the building's main board, which is the landlord's job.
If the balcony socket is rusty or wet from humidity or rain, don't use it and unplug anything in it.
Try the appliance in another socket, and a charger you know works in the first one.
🔥 Burning smell or smoke? Switch off your flat's main breaker, tell the caretaker, and call Civil Defence (998) if there's a fire.
And what usually causes them. The electrician will confirm.
Humidity and salty sea air corrode copper over time, especially in flats near the Corniche. A rusty socket overheats, so it needs replacing.
In older flats the breaker or circuit may be too small for today's load. Don't force the breaker, and don't plug extension leads into each other.
That's usually the building's services. Tell the landlord or the caretaker.
A cheap extension lead running a window AC or water heater is dangerous. Big appliances need their own socket.
In some older buildings in Ath Thuqbah and Al Khobar Ash Shamaliyah the wiring is worn. Tell the landlord and ask for the whole flat to be checked.
Usually the element, or water getting into the electrics. Switch off the breaker and have an electrician or plumber look at it.
Big faults and the main board are usually the landlord's, and things you break are yours. The contract decides.
Send a photo and a WhatsApp message, so you have proof you reported it.
Some buildings and towers have set hours for work and sign-in for technicians. Ask the caretaker before you book.
Ask for a bill with the work and the price. It helps if there's a disagreement with the landlord later.
Ask before they start. A good electrician won't mind.
And ask whether the visit fee comes off if you go ahead.
For the balcony, bathroom and kitchen, ask for water-resistant fittings.
Ask them to show you exactly where, so you know who pays.
And ask how much extra an emergency visit costs before they come.
Get it in writing on WhatsApp or the bill.
Look at their work and genuine customer reviews.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
The building's board belongs to the landlord. A good electrician asks first.
In Khobar's climate a rusty socket will overheat again. It needs replacing.
Get the price on WhatsApp before the visit.
Keep some back until you're sure the job is right.
Rough labour-only prices; parts are usually extra. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Call-out and fault finding | SAR 50 – 150 |
| Emergency visit at night or on holidays | SAR 150 – 250 |
| Replacing a socket or switch | SAR 50 – 150 |
| Fitting a breaker | SAR 100 – 300 |
| Spotlights | SAR 30 – 80 per light |
| Small or medium chandelier | SAR 100 – 250 |
| LED strip lighting | SAR 50 – 150 per metre |
| Fuse board servicing | SAR 200 – 400 |
💡 In a flat, ask first: is this job yours or the landlord's? Don't pay for something the landlord should fix.
🛒 Buying the parts? For balconies and bathrooms, ask for water-resistant fittings, even if they cost a bit more.
A rough guide from a 2026 Saudi electrical price guide that puts Eastern Province prices close to the national average. We couldn't find a price list for Al Khobar on its own, so treat these as rough. The final price is agreed between you and the electrician. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
It depends on your tenancy contract. Big faults and the building's board are usually the landlord's. Tell them in writing before you call an electrician at your own cost.
Humidity and sea air corrode the copper. Water-resistant sockets with covers last longer.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the electrician directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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