Tank leak repair in Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid Makkah
Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid is the newest district in south Jeddah under the Crown Prince scheme, with new residential buildings surrounding Al Huwayrah Street and the Fifth Ring Road. The area lies near Wadi Malakan on sandy soil that retains moisture quickly. Tanks here face pressure from groundwater and soil moisture around the 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 Qashashiyah Al Jadid
Buildings are still under construction and newly installed tanks face pressure from damp sandy soil and groundwater lying close to the surface. The method is set out in full on our Tank leak repair service.
Soil moisture and groundwater pressure
The soil here is sandy and holds high moisture, especially near Wadi Malakan. Groundwater lies close to the surface and presses against tank foundations. Constant moisture causes slow corrosion in buried pipes.
Underground tanks and lateral pressure
Many tanks here sit in pits or are partially buried. Lateral pressure from damp soil stresses the plastic tank walls. Hairline cracks may form from this pressure.
Buried pipes and sharp sand
Pipes connecting the tank to the building lie in sharp sandy soil. Soil movement with moisture may bend the pipes and cause leaks at the bend.
Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid on the map
Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid sits about 6.5 km from Al Misyal Al Jadid and about 9 km from Al Hajlah Al Jadid.
Open in Google MapsWhere the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A new residential district in south Jeddah on the Fifth Ring Road, between Kasab hills and Wadi Malakan, with new apartment blocks around Al Huwayrah Street and the southern extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Moisture around the tank base and under the building points to a leak in the tank body or buried pipes.
The kind of crack
Water in the foundation soil shows slow seepage from cracks or fittings in the buried tank.
The wall to floor junction
Buried pipes with wet patches above them indicate bending or cracks from soil movement.
Pipe entries
Water pooling around the tank base after rain means high water pressure from groundwater.
The condition of the old lining
Hairline cracks in plastic tank walls form under lateral pressure from damp soil.
What the tank is made of
Damp smell and mould around the tank show continuous leaking and exposure to persistent moisture.
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.
The character of Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
Tanks in Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid are usually buried or partially underground. Pressure from groundwater and damp soil differs from older buildings. Repair requires exposing the tank, draining it fully and drying it completely before any internal treatment.
Questions about this district
Why do leaks get worse in winter in Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid?
Heavy rain and high humidity raise the groundwater level. Pressure on the tank walls increases and leaks start from hairline cracks.
Is an underground tank worse than one above ground?
An underground tank faces pressure from all sides. If groundwater is high, wall pressure increases and leaks are more likely.
How do we tell if the leak is from the tank or buried pipes?
We close the float valve and outlet and watch the level. If it keeps falling, the leak is internal. We then dig around to inspect the external pipes.
Does sandy soil help us diagnose the leak?
Yes, damp soil around the tank shows wet patches beneath the building. Moisture seeping shows leaks in buried pipes or the tank body.
Is a surface patch enough for small cracks in a buried tank?
No, small cracks may grow under pressure. The tank must be drained and dried and cracks repaired from inside before any lining is applied.
Why do buried pipes fail faster than the tank?
Buried pipes face soil movement, constant moisture and sharp sand. Bending and lateral pressure cause faster leaks than the tank.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Qashashiyah Al Jadid 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 Qashashiyah Al Jadid.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tank sterilization
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Water tanks
Water tank sealing
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