Tank leak repair in Al Harazat Jeddah
Al Harazat is a densely built residential area in south-eastern Jeddah that grew on former farmland through unplanned subdivisions, with low-rise apartment blocks and popular housing. Tanks here vary in age and type because construction happened in stages across the district, and leaks are common in older tanks and weak pipe connections.
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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 Harazat
Water tanks in Al Harazat are relatively old and many were installed without technical oversight; leaks from pipes and connections are far more common than tank body cracks. The method is set out in full on Tank leak repair in detail.
Tanks made from old plastic and unlined concrete
Most tanks in older buildings are thin-walled plastic or concrete without lining. Ultraviolet exposure and temperature swings cause cracking and brittleness. Leaks start from small cracks in the tank body or at the pipe entry point.
Weak connections and pipes on rooftops
Pipes connect the tank to the network, pumps and distribution within the building. In Al Harazat, many connections are old and poorly sealed, and float valves are corroded. Leaks from pipe joints or from faulty float valves are very common.
Lack of routine maintenance and scale buildup
Old tanks have not been cleaned in years, and silt and sediment have accumulated at the bottom. Scale has built up on internal pipes and valve seats. This buildup weakens seals and causes slow leaks.
Landmarks of Al Harazat
Access to tanks in Al Harazat runs via the Old Makkah Road which bounds the district from the west. Neighbourhood mosques and health centres provide landmarks, and the district extends north to Al Riyad.
- Old Makkah Road
- Al Khair Mosque
- Dhat Al Nitaqayn Mosque
- Al Harazat Health Centre
- Al Manarat Mosque
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A densely built residential quarter south-east of Al Balad along the Old Makkah Road, with low-rise apartments and popular housing, neighbourhood mosques, health centres and everyday shops. The district developed through unplanned land divisions outside municipal planning control.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Tank body inspection looks for fine cracks in plastic or concrete, especially at the pipe entry point and lower corners where stress concentrates.
The kind of crack
Float valve inspection checks for seepage around the valve seat and sluggish movement, as old valves lose their seal.
The wall to floor junction
Internal pipes and connections inspection searches for rust and leaks from loose joints and poorly sealed connections.
Pipe entries
Tank bottom and floor inspection reveals sediment and scale buildup that weakens seals and can harbour corrosion.
The condition of the old lining
Outlet and distribution inspection traces pipes leaving the tank and searches for leaks along the route into the building.
What the tank is made of
Main valve and pressure check measures incoming water force and confirms the valve closes fully when needed.
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 Umm Al Salam Sub-Municipality
The Umm Al Salam sub municipality covers the east and south east of Jeddah along the Old Makkah Road and the Haramain Road. It pairs recently planned districts such as Al Wahah, Al Nakhil and Al Shuruq with popular districts that grew outside formal planning, including Al Harazat, Al Mahamid and Umm Al Salam. The older areas have ageing drainage, unpaved streets and vacant plots where building waste collects, conditions that suit rodents, cockroaches and ants. The newer areas are ringed by half built subdivisions and open excavations.
Questions about this district
How do we tell if the leak is in the tank body or in the pipes?
We close the float valve and outlet and watch for one or two hours. If the level falls, the leak is in the tank body. If it stays steady, the leak is in the pipes.
Does cleaning the tank alone stop the leak?
No. Tank cleaning is important but does not stop a leak if there is a crack or broken pipe. The crack must be repaired first, then the tank cleaned and dried.
Why does lining not stop the leak from the start?
Lining sits over a cracked tank body. If we do not repair the crack first, water leaks out from beneath the lining.
Are old plastic tanks safe after repair?
Safe if we repair the crack and wash the tank thoroughly. But old plastic may crack in other places within two or three years.
What is the difference between slow and fast leaks in Al Harazat?
Slow leaks usually come from small cracks in the tank body or from a leaking float valve. Fast leaks come from a broken pipe or from damage at the pipe entry point.
Does repairing one valve solve the entire leak problem?
It may solve part of it. But if there are several old valves or weak pipes, we may need to repair more than one.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Harazat 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 Harazat.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Harazat
Other services we provide to residents of Al Harazat.
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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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