Tank leak repair in Ajyad Makkah
Ajyad is a dense, tightly packed pilgrim district pressed against the south courtyards of the Sacred Mosque, where the clock tower (Abraj Al Bait) rises above Ajyad Street and towering hotel and pilgrim lodging blocks fill every slope. Tanks here are crammed into tall, narrow buildings serving thousands of visitors daily. Leaks are dangerous here because water may cascade down to lower floors or seep into the load-bearing walls.
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Potable-rated materials
Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
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You get the downtime first
How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
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A first-draw flush
We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
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Ground and roof tanks
Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.
Why the job is different in Ajyad
Buildings here are very old and pressed against each other, tanks hidden in upper stories and narrow voids because of space constraints and high occupancy. The method is set out in full on Tank leak repair in detail.
Tanks in tall towers under continuous high pressure
Hotels and pilgrim lodgings rise dozens of storeys. Tanks in upper floors face high water pressure from continuous pump force and demand. Fine cracks widen fast under repeated pressure cycles.
Old buildings and load-bearing walls are very weak
Ajyad buildings date back decades with outdated design. Load-bearing walls are weak and moisture and salt have weakened them further. A leak from one tank may compromise an entire load-bearing wall.
Constant visitors and residents stress the tanks
Thousands of pilgrims use water daily in hotels and lodgings. Continuous pumping, filling and draining causes repeated stress on tanks. Old tanks cannot sustain this pressure long.
Landmarks of Ajyad
Ajyad is bounded by the clock tower (Abraj Al Bait) to the north, with the emergency hospital on one flank, Jabal Khandamah closing the south-east view and the Ajyad dams standing behind.
- The Grand Mosque
- Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower
- Ajyad Street
- Ajyad Emergency Hospital
- Ajyad Al Sadd
- Jabal Khandamah
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A densely built district directly against the south courtyards of the Sacred Mosque, where the clock tower, pilgrim hotels and residential towers surround it. The main street is Ajyad Street, with the emergency hospital nearby, the Ajyad dams behind and Jabal Khandamah closing the south-east view.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Inspection of inlet, outlet and float flanges uncovers fine cracks and decay from continuous high water pressure and age.
The kind of crack
Visual inspection of internal walls and floor after draining shows cracks, cavities and salt deposits from years of pressure.
The wall to floor junction
Pressure testing after repair simulates high water pressure from pumps to ensure no leaks under real operating conditions.
Pipe entries
Inspection of adjacent walls and lower floors reveals old moisture marks and damage from previous leaks.
The condition of the old lining
Leak points first appear at joints and flanges because repeated pressure concentrates stress there.
What the tank is made of
Seasonal inspection matters because pumping increases during Hajj season and visitor surges, raising stress on old tanks.
How we work
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Inspect and locate the leak
We close the float valve and the outlet, mark the water level and watch it fall, then check the fittings and the wall beside it. That separates a tank leak from a pipe leak or a float valve that never shuts.
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Drain, clean and dry
We empty the tank, lift the sediment off the base, wash back to sound concrete and let the surface dry. No repair holds on a damp or dusty face.
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Repair the cracks and the entries
We cut the crack open, fill it with a non-shrink mortar, inject anything still weeping and rebuild around the pipe sleeve. A joint that moves takes a flexible detail, not a rigid one.
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Refill, test, then sterilise
We refill, read the level again to confirm the drop has stopped, then sterilise before the water is used, because the tank has been open with tools and hands inside it.
What tank leak repair includes
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A marked level test
A reading before and after with everything shut, which establishes that the loss is the tank and not the plumbing.
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Draining and sediment removal
Water and silt out of the base, so the floor and the walls can be seen as they really are.
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Pressure wash and dry back
The weak layer and the dust come off, because a repair only holds on sound concrete.
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Cracks opened and filled
The crack is cut open and filled with a non-shrink mortar, and anything still weeping under water pressure is injected.
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Refill and a recorded test
We refill, read the level again and write the reading down, so the result is not a matter of opinion.
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Sterilised and back in service
A wash and a sterilisation once the material has cured, and guidance on running the first fill off before the water is used.
What is different about Ajyad Sub-Municipality
Ajyad sub municipality takes in the districts that press against the Grand Mosque from the south and west: Ajyad, Al Hajlah, Al Shubaikah, Al Tandabawi and Al Mansour. Hotels and rented apartment blocks for Umrah visitors stack up along Ajyad Street and Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, with kitchens and restaurants running aday and night in season. Behind them, Al Shubaikah and Al Tandabawi keep narrow old lanes on hillside ground where buildings and drains are ageing, and demolition and construction sites are a constant presence around Jabal Omar and the central zone.
Questions about this district
Can a leak from a hotel tank damage the hotel below or beside it?
Yes. Buildings are pressed together and walls are shared. Water may seep into adjacent walls or lower floors of the same building.
Why do tanks in Ajyad leak faster than other districts?
Tanks are very old and under high water pressure from continuous pumping. Walls are weak and moisture speeds decay.
Is fixing one leak enough or must we inspect the whole building?
Inspecting the building is vital. Other leaks may exist in other pipes or tanks in adjacent towers.
What happens if water seeps into load-bearing walls?
Moisture weakens the concrete and steel inside. Part of the building may collapse if the leak continues without fast repair.
Should we isolate the tank from main pipes during repair?
Yes. We close the main valve, float valve and outlet. We drain all water and leave the tank for hours before starting repair.
Is lining the tank alone enough without repairing cracks and footings?
Never. Lining comes after repair. Cracks and root weaknesses must be fixed first, then lining is applied for future protection.
How much does tank leak repair in Ajyad cost?
It is set after the inspection, because the price follows the type of infestation, the size of the space, how far it has spread and the number of visits it needs. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Ajyad.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Ajyad
Other services we provide to residents of Ajyad.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tanks
Water tank sterilization
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Water tanks
Water tank sealing
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Residential
Cockroach control
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