Tank leak repair in Al Hijrah Makkah
Al Hijrah is a densely built residential quarter at the foot of Jabal Thawr, apartment blocks pressed together and tanks mounted on building rooftops or embedded in foundations on rocky, unstable ground. Moisture from the mountain height and deep groundwater affects the concrete. We close the float valve and outlet to tell whether the leak is in the tank walls 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 Hijrah
Buildings are relatively old and foundations rest on natural rock. Most tanks are roof-mounted or part-buried in rocky soil. The method is set out in full on the full Tank leak repair page.
Tanks on rooftops above apartments
Most Al Hijrah tanks sit on old residential building roofs. Large daily thermal swings cause cracks in the upper walls and concrete base of the tank.
Natural rock and groundwater
The district is built on natural stone and Jabal Thawr rises above it. Groundwater and seepage from the mountain increase moisture in foundations and part-buried tanks.
Old pipes and severe rust
Inlet and outlet pipes here are very old. Copper and galvanised iron have corroded badly from moisture and salt. Leaks around collars and flanges occur constantly in this quarter.
The character of Al Hijrah
Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances
Al Hijrah is purely residential, so all tanks are small to medium household units. Buildings are old and most tanks are roof-mounted or buried in rocky soil, so repair usually requires lifting the tank or full drainage.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A dense residential district south of the Grand Mosque at the foot of Jabal Thawr. Apartment buildings are wedged against rocky slopes between the Third and Fourth Ring Roads. Al Noor Specialist Hospital adjoins the district and mosques such as Al Bukhari and Al Maimani serve it along Dhat An Nitaqain Street.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Cracks on the upper surface appear from daily thermal expansion and nightly contraction cycles.
The kind of crack
Old pipe entries and exits are rusty and weak, and leaks around collars and flanges are very common.
The wall to floor junction
Rapid level fall happens in summer under direct sun; slow fall points to a leak in distant pipes.
Pipe entries
High moisture from Jabal Thawr and groundwater speeds concrete breakdown and rust.
The condition of the old lining
Base cracks and splits in lower walls provide pathways for water from outside inward.
What the tank is made of
Part-buried tanks suffer from groundwater pressure and seasonal seepage.
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 Al Shawqiyah Sub-Municipality
Al Shawqiyah sub municipality runs south from the Third Ring Road to the city's edge on the Al Layth road and the Jeddah expressway. Planned districts such as Al Shawqiyah, Al Malik Fahd and Bathaa Quraish have wide streets, villas and apartment blocks, while schemes in Wali Al Ahd are being built out and informal housing in Al Ukayshiyah and Al Zuhur is being cleared. The vegetable market and livestock auction at Souq Al Halaqa, open construction sites, the rocky slopes of Jabal Thawr and sewers still being laid through the southern fringe offer exposed food, shelter and moisture.
Questions about this district
Why does leaking always start on the roof in summer?
Direct sun heats the tank and walls expand. Small cracks widen from thermal pressure and water seeps through.
Is groundwater the cause of buried tank leaks?
Yes. Groundwater presses on the outside of the tank wall and speeds leaks from existing cracks.
How many times must we drain the tank to fix a leak?
Once. We drain it fully, clean and dry it, then repair the crack or pipe entry. Lining comes after repair.
Can a roof leak be fixed without lifting the tank?
If the crack is on top or just below, yes. If it is at the base or entry, we need to lift or fully drain it.
Do old tanks leak more than new ones?
Much more. Tanks over thirty years old have concrete weakened by moisture, salt and repeated thermal cycles.
Does one repair stop the leak forever?
If the crack is properly repaired, leaking from that spot will not return. But new cracks may appear elsewhere over time.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Hijrah 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 Hijrah.
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