Tank leak repair in Al Mansour Makkah
Al Mansour is an old commercial district running the length of Prince Mansour Street, with ageing apartment blocks above ground-floor shops and small markets. The roof tanks on these buildings are very old and their steel and concrete walls suffer rust and cracking from constant sun and moisture exposure. Leaks here may be in the tank shell itself or in the inlet and outlet pipes fixed to the building decades ago.
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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 Mansour
Most buildings here are 30 to 50 years old, and the metal roof tanks show surface rust and stress cracks from daily thermal expansion and contraction. The method is set out in full on what Tank leak repair involves.
Old metal tanks on apartment roofs
Most tanks here are galvanized iron or Spanish cement, mounted on roofs for decades. Fine cracks appear at weld seams and pipe entry points, and rust seeps from inside.
Ageing inlet and outlet pipes
The metal pipes connecting the tank to the public network may be rusted or poorly fitted. Leaks often occur at pipe joints or where the pipe enters the tank shell.
Continuous demand from shops and apartments
Shops and offices need running water all day, and residential blocks have high demand morning and evening. High pressure on the tank stresses existing cracks.
Landmarks of Al Mansour
Prince Mansour Street is the quarter's main artery, and its junctions with Al Hajoun Road to the north and Ibrahim Al Khalil Street to the south mark the service boundary. Sheikh Ibn Hassan Mosque near the Al Hindawiyah edge serves as an orientation landmark.
- Prince Mansour Street
- Sheikh Ibn Hassan Mosque
- Al Hajoun Road
- Ibrahim Al Khalil Street
- Middle Ring Road
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A dense commercial quarter along Prince Mansour Street from Al Hajoun Road intersection south to Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and the middle ring road, with old apartment buildings and ground-floor shops and markets.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
A crack or hole in the tank shell shows as water drops directly beneath the tank or on the building's outer wall.
The kind of crack
An inlet or outlet joint may leak around the bolt or weld, and seeps appear faintly when water pressure is high.
The wall to floor junction
Rust on metal shows as orange or red patches, and can eventually create small holes.
Pipe entries
Constant demand from shops and apartments raises water pressure, stressing existing cracks faster.
The condition of the old lining
A tank losing water slowly may have a deep crack in the base or a weak pipe joint.
What the tank is made of
Alternating cold and hot water in the tank causes expansion and contraction, widening cracks over time.
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 we know the leak is in the tank and not the buried plumbing?
We close the float valve and outlet and watch the level. If it keeps dropping, the leak is in the tank. If it stops, the leak is in underground pipes.
Can an old tank be repaired or does it need replacing?
A simple crack can be repaired by fixing the crack and pipe entry, then applying a protective lining after repair. Deep cracks or heavy rust may need full replacement.
Why does leaking get worse in summer than winter?
Heat causes the tank metal to expand, and small cracks widen. High pressure from summer demand also stresses cracks more.
Does adding liquid sealant fix the problem without repairing the crack?
Sealant alone does not solve it permanently. The crack must be repaired first, then the lining applied after to ensure the leak does not return.
How often should the tank be cleaned after repair?
After repair and drying, the tank must be cleaned of debris and rust before the lining is applied. Routine cleaning every year keeps the tank sound.
Do commercial shops need different tanks than residential blocks?
Yes. Shops often use smaller tanks but at higher pressure. Small tanks are under more stress and may leak faster.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Mansour 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 Mansour.
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Other services in Al Mansour
Other services we provide to residents of Al Mansour.
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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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