Tank leak repair in Al Faisaliyah Jeddah
Al Faisaliyah is an older densely populated quarter between King Fahd Road and Prince Majid Road, with tall apartment blocks and villas scattered between them. Tanks here are decades old and sit exposed on rooftops to direct temperature swings, causing cracks in walls or at pipe entries.
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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 Faisaliyah
Most tanks in Al Faisaliyah are old and suffer natural erosion and cracking from prolonged sun and direct heat exposure on rooftops. The method is set out in full on the full Tank leak repair page.
High rooftop tanks exposed to direct sun
The tall apartment blocks have tanks mounted on roofs facing sun from sunrise to sunset. Daily expansion and contraction causes cracks in walls, especially at corners.
Inlet and outlet pipes are corroded and old
Most tanks are fed by old metal pipes. The water inlet and outlet points are the most vulnerable zones for corrosion and leakage.
Villas have individual tanks buried or in gardens
Villas scattered through the district have tanks set beneath floor slabs or in courtyards. These tanks are surrounded by soil and high ground moisture causes rust on outer walls.
Landmarks of Al Faisaliyah
Access in Al Faisaliyah runs via King Fahd Road and Sari Street, with Bugshan Hospital and Jeddah University campus as key directional landmarks in the quarter.
- Sari Street
- King Fahd Road
- Prince Majid Road
- Bugshan Hospital
- University of Jeddah Al Faisaliyah Campus
- Musab ibn Umayr Mosque
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A dense residential and commercial quarter in northern Jeddah on King Fahd Road, with apartment buildings and villas interspersed. Sari Street is its commercial spine carrying restaurants and banks.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Level monitoring requires closing all outlet valves and observing drop over hours to establish the leak rate.
The kind of crack
Locating the leak starts with visual inspection of inner and outer walls and white mineral deposits around cracks.
The wall to floor junction
The inlet pipe entry at the tank top is a common weak point where the weld may be the source.
Pipe entries
The outlet pipe at the tank base bears constant water pressure and corrosion begins from inside.
The condition of the old lining
Rust on metal tank walls starts from outside on buried tanks, and many villas here have tanks beneath floor slabs.
What the tank is made of
The overflow outlet draining excess water may become a leak source if clogged or cracked at the connection point.
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 Airport Sub-Municipality
The Airport sub-municipality covers some of the oldest established districts of northern Jeddah, gathered around King Abdulaziz International Airport between Madinah Road, King Fahd Road and Prince Majid Road. The stock is villas, single family houses and apartment blocks built decades ago, many served by ageing water and sewer lines. Commercial streets such as Quraish, Sari and Sultan bin Salman are lined with restaurants, furnished flats and popular markets. Dense commercial kitchens, worn pipework and the gaps in older buildings give cockroaches and rodents steady food and shelter, and the high resident population keeps that pressure constant through the year.
Questions about this district
How do we tell if the leak is from the tank itself or the plumbing?
We close the float valve and outlet and watch the level fall on its own. Slow drop means the tank leaks; fast drop means the pipes do.
Can we seal a leak with a patch or adhesive instead of full repair?
No, patches are temporary only. The crack or pipe entry must be repaired first, then lining is applied after.
Why do Al Faisaliyah tanks leak more than newer areas?
The quarter is old and tanks are decades old. Constant sun and heat exposure on rooftops speeds up corrosion.
If the tank wall is leaking, will lining even work?
Yes, once the crack is repaired first. Lining protects the repaired wall from future corrosion, but always comes after repair.
How many times do we need to drain the tank?
Once is enough. We drain it fully, clean out sediment and debris, then dry it completely before starting repair.
Do buried villa tanks need different treatment?
Yes, buried tanks are surrounded by soil moisture. Outer walls must be checked for rust and corrosion before repair.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Faisaliyah 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 Faisaliyah.
Other services in Al Faisaliyah
Other services we provide to residents of Al Faisaliyah.
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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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