Tank leak repair in Al Thaalibah Jeddah
Al Thaalibah is an old unplanned quarter in south-west Jeddah with low-rise buildings packed with residents and neglected tanks. The district is part of the city's slum redevelopment programme and water seepage is a daily problem. We close the float valve and outlet and watch how fast the level drops to identify whether the leak is in the tank itself or in the connected pipework.
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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 Thaalibah
Buildings here were built quickly with poor materials and concrete tanks leak from every weak point. The method is set out in full on what Tank leak repair involves.
Unmaintained tanks for years
Concrete tanks here have never been properly repaired or only had temporary fixes. Cracks are large and water seeps constantly from the floor and walls.
Old exposed pipework
Water pipes are exposed on outer walls and corroded by sun and salt. Iron pipes rust through and plastic pipes crack from heat.
Large water loss and continuous population demand
Many residents and weak services mean constant water need. Seepage increases load on feed tanks and pumps.
The character of Al Thaalibah
Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances
A dense residential area without planning means poor tanks on weak buildings. Access is limited and spaces beneath tanks are very cramped, so work must account for fragile structures and crowded residents.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
An old unplanned quarter in south-west Jeddah between Al Hindawiyah to the north, Al Quraiyat to the east, Petromin to the south and the Islamic Port to the west. Crowded low-rise buildings with weak services fall within the city's redevelopment and replanning programme.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Leaks from the floor are found by observing water beneath the tank or salt stains on concrete.
The kind of crack
Wall inspection reveals fine cracks, hairline fractures and weak points at pipe entry joints.
The wall to floor junction
Exposed pipes on outer walls suffer salt corrosion, sun damage and thermal expansion and contraction.
Pipe entries
Continuous leakage causes dampness in walls below the tank and mould and humidity in flats below.
The condition of the old lining
Old tanks here contain much sediment and debris and may need deep cleaning before repair and lining.
What the tank is made of
Water pressure increases with tank height and lower cracks leak more than upper ones.
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 Jamiah Sub-Municipality
Al Jamiah sub municipality spans the older south of Jeddah. Planned districts such as Al Fayha, Al Thaghr and Madain Al Fahd sit beside crowded popular quarters like the Nazlahs and Al Quraiyat, and beside cleared or clearing land in Ghulail, Petromin and Al Thaalibah awaiting redevelopment. Apartment buildings stand close together above dense runs of shops and restaurants along Old Makkah Road and Prince Majid Road. Drainage in the popular quarters is ageing, humid air drifts in from the port and refinery side to the west, and the flat low lying ground holds rainwater in narrow streets.
Questions about this district
Do leaks here usually come from the floor or the walls?
Usually from both. Buildings were rushed and tanks are very weak. The floor leaks through longitudinal cracks and walls at pipe joint points.
Why don't temporary fixes last here?
Because the cause is tank weakness itself, not one crack. Without fixing root cracks completely, seepage returns elsewhere.
Does an old tank need complete replacement?
Not necessarily if cracks are limited. But if many cracks exist and walls are very worn, replacement may be cheaper than repeated repair.
Does tank lining delay the leak or stop it?
It delays it only. Lining covers cracks but does not stop them. After months or a year new seepage may appear from new cracks.
How do we handle rusty and cracked pipes?
If rust is surface only, we fix the joints. If the pipes themselves are weak, at least partial replacement may be needed.
Is tank inspection necessary even when the leak is obvious?
Yes. One leak may be visible but others may be hidden beneath plaster or sediment.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Thaalibah 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 Thaalibah.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Thaalibah
Other services we provide to residents of Al Thaalibah.
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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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