Tank leak repair in Al Tandabawi Makkah
Al Tandabawi is an old evolving quarter a short walk from the central zone, between Al Shubaikah and the Al Hindawiyah shopping streets. Buildings here are a mix of old and new, and tanks range from old concrete to new metal types. Tight lanes like Al Makwar and Harat Al Yaman block air flow and humidity is high. We inspect each tank by closing float valve and outlet to find the leak source before repair.
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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 Tandabawi
Buildings here are mixed in age, some from the 1950s and 1960s and some very new, and tanks reflect this diversity. The method is set out in full on how we approach Tank leak repair.
Tanks of mixed ages and materials
Old hotels and houses in Al Tandabawi have concrete tanks from the 1950s and 1960s, while new hotels have steel tanks. Each material fails in its own way.
Humidity from tight lanes and close-packed buildings
Al Makwar and Harat Al Yaman are very narrow and the sun cannot reach them. Humidity concentrates here and air flow is weak. Tanks absorb moisture from the air and nearby surfaces.
New buildings next to old ones cause strain
New hotels beside old houses place stress on foundations and roofs. Old houses settle slightly and tanks tilt a little, causing uneven leaking.
Landmarks of Al Tandabawi
Al Tandabawi sits between Al Shubaikah and Al Hindawiyah shopping streets, with Al Mansour Street on the western boundary and historic lanes like Harat Al Yaman and Al Makwar defining its character. The landmarks frame service access and tank locations in the zone.
- Al Mansour Street
- Harat Al Yaman
- The Grand Mosque
- Jabal Omar
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
An old suburb a short walk west of the central zone, between Al Shubaikah and the Al Hindawiyah shopping streets. Tightly packed medieval lanes such as Al Makwar and Harat Al Yaman keep the old street pattern, now threaded with newer buildings, cafes and small hotels, with Al Mansour Street on its western edge.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Cracks appear on old concrete tanks especially at corners where pressure concentrates.
The kind of crack
Rust appears quickly on new steel tanks in the high humidity from tight lanes and close-packed buildings.
The wall to floor junction
Pipe entry leaks happen at inlet and outlet points, especially if buildings are settling slightly and pulling the pipes.
Pipe entries
Humidity is very high in the tight lanes and water condenses on the tank exterior.
The condition of the old lining
Old tanks that have not been serviced for decades may have cracks in multiple locations.
What the tank is made of
New buildings next to old ones stress the old tanks, and new leaks may appear from movement.
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
Why do old and new Al Tandabawi tanks both leak?
Old buildings have aged concrete tanks, new ones have steel tanks. Each material fails for a different reason.
Does the high humidity in tight lanes cause the leaks?
It speeds them but is not the cause. Humidity accelerates rust and decay, but cracks and age are the root causes.
How many times should a tank be repaired before replacement in Al Tandabawi?
If the tank is from the 1950s and has not been serviced in years replacement may be cheaper. One or two repairs then replacement.
If I repair one tank in a hotel does that fix the problem or must I repair all the building's tanks?
Large hotels may have multiple tanks. Each tank is inspected separately and repaired according to its own needs.
Does new construction next to old buildings affect how the tank is repaired?
Yes. Heavy new buildings next to old houses cause slight settlement and tilting. Tanks may be tilted slightly.
How do I choose between repair and replacement in mixed Al Tandabawi?
We inspect first. If concrete is strong and cracks are limited we repair. If concrete crumbles or the tank is badly tilted replacement is better.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Tandabawi 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 Tandabawi.
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Other services in Al Tandabawi
Other services we provide to residents of Al Tandabawi.
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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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