Tank leak repair in Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa Makkah
Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa is a new development quarter north east of the Grand Mosque, containing both new and old water tanks side by side. New buildings hold large roof tanks and underground feed cisterns, while older structures retain deep buried tanks in compacted soil. Leaks here may occur in the tank body itself or in pipe entries and exits buried beneath new foundations.
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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 Qararah Wa Al Naqa
Newly rebuilt structures contain large-capacity tanks with modern buried piping, while older surviving buildings house deep tanks that may suffer chronic leaks from age and mineral damage. The method is set out in full on our Tank leak repair service.
High-rise tanks in new buildings
Newly reconstructed buildings contain large roof tanks and underground feed cisterns. Pipe entries and exits run buried beneath new foundations and paving, and leaks may occur in the tank shell itself or at pipe connection points.
Deep tanks in remaining old buildings
Some older structures await demolition and still hold deep buried tanks below ground floors. These tanks are old; their walls may be cracked or salt-corroded from moisture and mineral content.
Leaks beneath sealed modern foundations
In new projects, leaks often occur where pipes enter the tank. New foundations are tightly compacted, but pipes penetrate them at weak points or inadequately sealed junctions.
Landmarks of Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa
Access to Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa tanks runs via Al Masjid Al Haram Road climbing towards Al Mualla, with Masjid Al Rayah and Masjid Al Jinn marking the district boundaries.
- Masjid Al Rayah
- Masjid Al Jinn
- Al Masjid Al Haram Road
- Al Mualla Cemetery
- Rua Al Haram project
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A modern redevelopment quarter north east of the Sacred Mosque, encompassing the historic Al Qararah and Al Naqa districts. Much of the area falls within the Rua Al Haram redevelopment project. Masjid Al Rayah and Masjid Al Jinn mark the quarter's edge where Al Masjid Al Haram Road climbs towards Al Mualla.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Cracks in the tank wall itself appear during drainage and cleaning, especially in deep tanks or those pressed by new foundation weight.
The kind of crack
Leaks from pipe entry points show up when monitoring the level with valves closed, often caused by loose connections or corroded fittings.
The wall to floor junction
Leaks from the float valve or outlet valve are detected by watching level loss with both valves shut.
Pipe entries
Moisture beneath a deep tank or around the foundation base signals leaks from tank walls or from buried outlet pipes.
The condition of the old lining
The level stays stable inside the tank but water appears on the floor or outside the building, indicating outlet pipe failure.
What the tank is made of
The colour or smell of seeping water reveals its source: clear water from direct tank leaks, or cloudy water from buried piping.
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 Ghazza Sub-Municipality
Al Ghazza sub municipality wraps around the north and west of the Grand Mosque, from Al Shamiyah, Al Qararah and Shaib Amir round to Jarwal and Al Taysir. Large tracts were cleared for the northern expansion and the Rua Al Haram scheme, leaving excavated ground and open construction sites beside ageing blocks that now serve as dense seasonal lodgings in Jarwal and Al Taysir. Old flood paths still fall from Jabal Qaiqaan and Jabal Khandamah towards the mosque, and markets and eateries crowd Al Masjid Al Haram Road and Umm Al Qura Road.
Questions about this district
How do we tell if the leak is in the tank itself or in the pipes?
We close the float valve and the outlet valve and watch the level fall. If it falls with both closed, the leak is in the tank body.
Do the new tanks in this quarter leak easily?
New tanks rarely leak in their first years, but the pipes and connections joining them often cause the loss.
Do buried pipes beneath new foundations fail?
Yes, especially in newly excavated zones. Pressure from heavy new foundations can crack pipes or loosen connections.
Can we repair a tank from inside without draining it?
No. The tank must be fully drained, cleaned and dried before any crack is repaired. Protective lining goes on after the repair, never instead of it.
How long does it take to repair a leak in a deep tank?
It depends on the crack location and tank size. Deep tanks take longer to drain, clean and dry.
Does rebuilding work around the tank affect the repair?
It may, if work applies pressure to the tank or loosens connections. We may need to reposition pipes after repair.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa 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 Qararah Wa Al Naqa.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa
Other services we provide to residents of Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa.
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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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