Tank leak repair in Al Hajlah Makkah
Al Hajlah is a narrow quarter along Ibrahim Al Khalil Street southwest of the Grand Mosque, packed with pilgrim hotels and rented apartment blocks climbing towards the shrine courtyards. Every building here has a rooftop tank, and both old and new tanks leak from constant sun exposure and thermal expansion. We close the float valve and outlet, then watch the level fall to tell whether the leak is in the tank body or the plumbing.
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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 Hajlah
Most buildings date from the 1970s and 1980s with some newer construction, and all tanks face direct sun exposure all day because the buildings are tall and rooftops are open. The method is set out in full on what Tank leak repair involves.
Tanks on high roofs facing full sun exposure
Tanks here sit on rooftops receiving direct sunlight from dawn to dusk. Extreme heat causes constant thermal expansion and contraction in metals and concrete, with cracks appearing at joints and edges.
Water entry and outlet pipes in intense heat
Copper and steel pipes entering and leaving the tank experience massive temperature swings. Pipe entry points are the first places to leak, and sealants or gaskets split from heat stress.
Both old and new tanks fail in Al Hajlah heat
Old hotels and flats have concrete tanks from the 1970s, newer ones have metal tanks. Both leak in Al Hajlah's sun. Metal tanks rust inside and out from moisture and salt carried by the wind.
The character of Al Hajlah
Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances
Al Hajlah is a densely packed residential and hotel quarter with tall buildings, each relying on a rooftop tank. Tanks face intense sustained sun and direct exposure all day, so repairs must withstand these harsh conditions and constant thermal cycling.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A tightly planned quarter along Ibrahim Al Khalil Street between two hills, once the firewood market and now a wall of pilgrim hotels and tall apartment blocks rising towards the shrine. The Shubaikah and Jabal Omar towers stand on its western edge.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Thermal cracks appear on tank surfaces where direct sun causes temperature swings from 60°C at midday to 30°C at night.
The kind of crack
Pipe entry holes and rust start at the points where copper and steel pipes enter and oxidise rapidly.
The wall to floor junction
Metal tanks leak from both top and bottom, with rust concentrating at corners where pooled water sits.
Pipe entries
Humidity is high from water mist thrown off in the heat, and salt in the air accelerates rust.
The condition of the old lining
Leaks concentrate in the lower tank layers because water pressure is highest there, turning small cracks into serious holes.
What the tank is made of
Old tanks that have not been serviced in years leak from multiple points, and leakage worsens through the summer.
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
How do I know if the leak is from the tank body or the pipes?
We close the float valve and outlet and watch the level. If it keeps falling the leak is in the tank. If it stops the leak is in the pipes or valve.
Does tank lining fix the problem instead of repairing cracks?
No. Lining goes on after repair, not instead of it. Cracks must be sealed first or the lining will fail at the original cracks.
Why do Al Hajlah tanks leak more than tanks in other quarters?
Direct sun on high rooftops causes constant expansion and cracking. Al Hajlah sits high and faces the sun more directly than sheltered quarters.
Will one repair be enough or will it leak again?
If we seal the cracks properly and fix the pipe entry points it will last. But thermal cycling continues, so a new leak may appear elsewhere in later years.
Does rust in a metal tank cause leaks?
Yes. Rust eats through metal from inside and out. Rust holes start small but grow fast in Al Hajlah because moisture and heat attack together.
What is the difference between fixing a concrete tank and a metal one?
Concrete tanks we patch with cement and bonding agents. Metal tanks we weld or seal with metal strips. Tank lining after repair differs by material.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Hajlah 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 Hajlah.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Hajlah
Other services we provide to residents of Al Hajlah.
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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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