Tank leak repair in Al Zahra Makkah
Al Zahra is a very densely built residential district of closely spaced apartment blocks. Tanks here sit on building roofs and serve large numbers of residents. Leaks from these tanks affect many flats at once, and repair requires coordination with flat owners.
-
Potable-rated materials
Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
-
You get the downtime first
How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
-
A first-draw flush
We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
-
Ground and roof tanks
Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.
Why the job is different in Al Zahra
Residents report steady tank leaks from rooftops during summer months, with water seepage appearing in upper-floor flats. The method is set out in full on what Tank leak repair involves.
Large tanks on roofs of many-storey apartment blocks
Apartment buildings here are tall and carry very large tanks under high pressure. Cracks develop from the heavy load and intense roof heat, especially in summer.
Closely packed flats and leaks affecting multiple units
Buildings are very tightly spaced and one tank may serve an entire block. A single tank leak affects many flats from ground to roof level.
No green space and narrow street access
The quarter is very tight with no parks. Access to building roofs requires climbing narrow stairs and working on confined roof areas.
The character of Al Zahra
Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances
A densely residential character means large tanks serving entire buildings. Tanks here run under high pressure and repair requires full drainage, potentially cutting water to residents for several hours.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A densely built residential quarter between Umm Al Qura Road and Al Mansour Street, divided by Hussain Arab Street and Abdullah Arif Road, bordered by Al Diyafah to the north and Al Hindawiyah to the south.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Slow wall seepage occurs in tall buildings with large tanks, affecting many flats across different floor levels.
The kind of crack
Sharp cracks usually develop at the main pipe entry point that feeds the whole building.
The wall to floor junction
Drain outlets from the tank are additional leak points, especially if they are old.
Pipe entries
Water seepage causes damp patches on ceilings and interior walls of upper-floor flats.
The condition of the old lining
The base of a large tank bears very high pressure; cracks there run deep and are severe.
What the tank is made of
Water appearing from ceilings in upper flats signals ongoing tank leakage from the roof.
How we work
-
1
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.
-
2
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.
-
3
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.
-
4
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
-
A marked level test
A reading before and after with everything shut, which establishes that the loss is the tank and not the plumbing.
-
Draining and sediment removal
Water and silt out of the base, so the floor and the walls can be seen as they really are.
-
Pressure wash and dry back
The weak layer and the dust come off, because a repair only holds on sound concrete.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 Utaybiyah Sub-Municipality
Al Utaybiyah sub municipality covers the old districts north of the Grand Mosque: the hillside quarters of Al Hajun, Al Utaybiyah and Al Bayban, Al Zahir and Al Shuhada at the northern entrance, and the newer Al Zahra, Al Diyafah and An Nuzhah westward. Its building stock is among the oldest in Makkah, stone houses on the hills, packed apartment blocks and sewers decades old, threaded with crowded markets like the Utaybiyah souq and furnished flats that fill in the pilgrim seasons. Wadi Al Zahir and Wadi Al Tanim carry storm water through it, and industrial workshops line Hajj Street.
Questions about this district
Does one building tank cause leaks in multiple flats at once?
Yes. If the tank sits over the flats, the leak affects all of them. Damp patches may appear in flats on different floors.
Why are leaks more common in Al Zahra than other areas?
Tanks here are very large and carry high pressure. The district is densely built and roof heat is intense in summer.
Can we repair the tank without cutting water to residents?
Very difficult. Crack repair requires full tank drainage. Residents may need temporary water from tanker trucks during work.
Are large tanks harder to repair than small ones?
Yes. Large tanks need heavy equipment and more workers. Cracks in them run deep and need strong repairs.
Is the main pipe entry point a frequent leak source?
Yes. The main entry point supplying the whole building is a very weak spot.
Do residents share repair costs or does one person pay?
Usually all residents share via the building council. But if one person owns the tank, they bear the cost.
How much does tank leak repair in Al Zahra 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 Zahra.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Zahra
Other services we provide to residents of Al Zahra.
-
Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
-
Water tanks
Water tank sterilization
-
Water tanks
Water tank sealing
-
Residential
Cockroach control
Need tank leak repair in Al Zahra? Tell us what you saw and we will tell you what it needs
We reach Al Zahra at a time we agree, and you get the full cost before we start.