Tank leak repair in Barakah Makkah
Barakah is a new residential development in the north east of the sub municipality between Al Thaniyah and Hunayn, on the Makkah to Taif expressway. Tanks here are new but seasonal thermal expansion and contraction in the wadi bed and sandy soil causes stress on foundations and pipe connections. Leaks usually appear at the inlet pipe or at the tank base where pressure is highest.
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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 Barakah
The area is newly built with plots distributed across an ordered scheme and new water tanks, but they have been stressed by thermal cycling and ground movement in the wadi floor. The method is set out in full on the full Tank leak repair page.
New tanks and thermal pressure
Barakah is new so tanks are freshly installed, but the temperature swing between night and day in the wadi is extreme. This expansion and contraction puts stress on seams and connections, and fine cracks start here.
Inlet pipes and high pressure
Pipe connections at the tank inlet in new schemes are often not rigidly fixed. Network pressure causes small movement in joints and leaks begin here rather than in the tank body itself.
Sandy soil and ground shift
Wadi Al Sharai has sandy soil that moves with rain and moisture cycles. This shift affects tank foundations placed on weak ground.
The character of Barakah
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
A new residential scheme means tanks are recent but the foundations and surrounding environment may be unstable. The wadi, sandy soil and extreme thermal pressure here demand rapid repair before the leak grows.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A new development scheme in north east Jeddah on the Makkah to Taif road between Al Thaniyah and Hunayn, sited beside farms in Wadi Al Sharai and with Jabal Laban to the south.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Tank cracks show in corners and the base, where pressure is highest and thermal cycling puts maximum strain.
The kind of crack
New pipe connections may not be tight, especially the cold inlet exposed to high network pressure.
The wall to floor junction
Moisture from Wadi Al Sharai and sandy soil causes foundation movement that shifts the tank.
Pipe entries
The level drops quickly if the leak is in the pipe, slowly if it is in the tank body.
The condition of the old lining
The tank rests on sandy soil that moves with rain and seasonal drying, and movement stresses the joints.
What the tank is made of
Cold network water causes rapid contraction in a sun-exposed tank and the sudden temperature difference creates fine cracks.
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 Sharai Sub-Municipality
Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.
Questions about this district
Is the leak in Barakah from the tank itself or the pipes?
We close the float valve and outlet and watch the level. If it falls, the leak is in the tank. If it holds, the leak is in distribution or inlet lines.
Why do new tanks in this development leak?
Thermal cycling is extreme and sandy soil movement puts pressure on joints and seams, even in good quality tanks.
Is tank lining enough to fix a leak?
No, lining comes after repair, not instead. If a crack or pipe entry exists, it must be fixed first.
Does wadi moisture speed up the leak rate?
Yes, high humidity and wet soil increase external pressure on the tank walls.
How do we test a new tank before leaks appear?
After installation we close the outlet and float valve and monitor the level for hours. No drop means the tank is safe.
Does rebuilding the tank base solve seepage from soil movement?
It may help if soil is shifting. But the first repair is sealing the crack or joint, then confirming the base is stable.
How much does tank leak repair in Barakah 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 Barakah.
Other services in Barakah
Other services we provide to residents of Barakah.
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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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