Tank leak repair in Al Farouq Jeddah
Al Farouq is a mixed district in south Jeddah containing apartment buildings, vacant plots, warehouses and small workshops. Tanks here are varied in type and age, some very old. A quick test shutting the valves shows whether the leak is from the tank body itself or from the complex 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 Farouq
The district contains residential buildings from different periods, and older tanks show leaks from corrosion, rust and natural cracks. The method is set out in full on how we approach Tank leak repair.
Old concrete and metal tanks
Many tanks in Al Farouq are old and corroded by salt and moisture. Tank walls have worn thin with small holes and deep cracks.
Complex mixed piping network
The district is old with pipes from different eras. Some are corroded old copper, some new plastic. Many joints and uneven pressure throughout.
Warehouses and workshops demand high flow
Warehouses and small workshops mean large tanks and high water pressure. Slow leaks from high pressure may go unnoticed for weeks.
The character of Al Farouq
Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them
Al Farouq is a mixed district with apartments, workshops and warehouses, so tanks are varied and old. Some serve residential units and others serve shops and warehouses. Repair depends on tank use, pressure and load.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A mixed district in south Jeddah between the ring road and Old Makkah Road, neighbouring Al Wazeeriyah, Al Jawharah and Al Adl, with Haramain Road and Al Falah Road crossing through it.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
The float valve in old tanks may jam or leak due to rust and sediment buildup.
The kind of crack
The outlet and drain valve corrodes and leaks under high pressure.
The wall to floor junction
Tank wall cracks are deep and at multiple points from long-term corrosion and repeated pressure stress.
Pipe entries
Pipes buried under ground are cracked from settling and pressure, especially old copper pipes.
The condition of the old lining
Moisture around the tank and walls shows continuous leaking from years back.
What the tank is made of
Leak activity peaks in summer when use and pressure are highest.
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
Why do old tanks in Al Farouq leak more than new ones?
Old tanks have corroded from salt, moisture and rust. Concrete walls have weakened and metal has oxidised throughout.
Does a leak from old copper pipes mean replacing all of them?
If the leak is at one point we repair that joint. If copper pipes are corroded everywhere, replacement may be better.
Does high pressure from warehouses and workshops cause more leaks?
Yes. High pressure stresses walls and joints. Weak tanks leak more under sustained high pressure.
How do I know if buried pipes are blocked or cracked?
If the level drops quickly after closing valves the tank is leaking. If it stops the pipes may be blocked or near the end of their life.
Does cleaning the tank stop the leak or do I need full repair?
Cleaning removes sediment but does not stop leaks. Cracks and holes need repair and protective coating applied after cleaning.
What is the difference between closing a crack and applying a protective liner?
Repair closes cracks and holes first. The protective liner is applied after repair and cleaning to guard against new leaks.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Farouq 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 Farouq.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Farouq
Other services we provide to residents of Al Farouq.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tank sterilization
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Water tanks
Water tank sealing
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Residential
Cockroach control
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