Tank leak repair in Al Ajawid Jeddah
Al Ajawid is a quiet district in south Jeddah with low apartment buildings, many villas and residential plots. Overhead and ground tanks here are prone to leaking due to daily temperature swings and fine sandy soil movement. A simple test shutting the float valve and outlet shows whether loss is from the tank itself or from the piping network.
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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 Al Ajawid
Most villas and apartment buildings here were built in recent decades, and plastic and concrete tanks show small cracks from thermal expansion and contraction. The method is set out in full on the full Tank leak repair page.
Overhead tanks on villas and apartment buildings
Villas and low-rise blocks use rooftop tanks. Leaks occur at pipe joints or from small cracks in tank walls caused by intense heat.
Pipework buried in sand and within walls
Pipes buried beneath sandy soil experience pressure and ground movement. Small cracks appear at connection points or where pipes pierce the tank wall.
Daily thermal swings
Temperatures in south Jeddah oscillate sharply between night and day. Expansion and contraction stress tanks and joints, causing gradual leaks.
The character of Al Ajawid
Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them
Al Ajawid is a mix of villas and low apartment blocks, so tanks are varied. Villas typically have exposed rooftop tanks subject to intense heat, while apartment blocks have both ground and rooftop tanks. Repair approach depends on tank type, location and pipe routing.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A residential quarter in south Jeddah bounded by the Jeddah Makkah Expressway to the north, Al Huda to the south, Al Shifa to the east and Prince Abdul Majeed Road to the west.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
The float valve may leak slowly if misaligned, causing continuous overfill and water waste.
The kind of crack
The outlet and drain valve joints may crack from pressure and thermal movement.
The wall to floor junction
Tank wall cracks appear on the sides or bottom from expansion and contraction cycles.
Pipe entries
Pipes buried under sandy soil may fracture from pressure or ground movement and subsidence.
The condition of the old lining
Moisture around the tank and floors indicates a hidden leak from below.
What the tank is made of
Leak activity peaks in summer when heat is highest and internal pressure greatest.
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 South Sub-Municipality
The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.
Questions about this district
How do I know if the leak is from the tank or the pipes?
Close the float valve and the outlet valve and watch the level fall. If it keeps falling, the leak is in the tank; if it stops, the leak is in the external pipes.
Do plastic tanks leak more than concrete ones?
Plastic is more prone to cracking in high heat, but concrete tanks leak from natural cracks and rapid drying in the desert climate.
Does a slow leak need fixing right away?
Yes. Even slow leaks increase water bills and expose the tank and pipes to rust and contamination.
Is patching the crack enough or must the tank be drained and cleaned first?
The tank must be drained, cleaned and dried before any repair. Patching without draining may not hold and protective coating requires a clean dry surface.
Why is regular maintenance important for tanks in Al Ajawid?
Slow leaks may go unnoticed for months. Checking every six months prevents water loss and damage to foundations.
Should the tank be replaced rather than repaired if the leak is old?
If the leak is from small cracks we repair and apply protection. If the tank is cracked all over, replacement may be cheaper.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Ajawid 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 Al Ajawid.
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